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Looking ahead to Manchester’s Autumn gig calendar, there’s so much to look forward to. Top of our list is the black-humoured bard of Newcastle, Richard Dawson. He’s playing at RNCM in support of his incredible (trust us) forthcoming album, 2020, which documents a country in disarray.
Julia Jacklin is also high on our list. The Sydney singer-songwriter is aligning herself with Angel Olson and Sharon Van Etten at the vanguard of a new wave of Australian confessional songwriting, and will play at Gorilla in support of her superb album Crushing.
Vanguards of their own genre (and it really is their own), Portico Quartet will incorporate jazz, electronica, minimalism, dub and more at Gorilla, where they’ll perform music from their highly acclaimed summer album Memory Streams.
From vanguards to pioneers, ex-Kraftwerk percussionist Wolfgang Flür was part of a group that established electronica worldwide. At YES this November, he’ll present a unique audio and visual experience, pairing solo material with older treasures.
With plenty more to look forward to, check out our full music guide below to discover what else in store for Manchester this Autumn.
Here are our picks
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1. Curated By Four Tet at Mayfield Depot
Curated By Four Tet at Mayfield Depot, Manchester, 26 October 2019, 2:00 pm, from £35 - Book now
Kieran Hebden, better known as Four Tet, has put together a huge line-up for his night at Manchester’s Warehouse Project this October.
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2. GoGo Penguin: Koyaanisqatsi at RNCM
Gogo Penguin GoGo Penguin: Koyaanisqatsi at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester, 27 October 2019, 7:00 pm–11:00 pm, from £19.50 - Book now
GoGo Penguin present a live performance of their original score to Godfrey Reggio’s cult film Koyaanisqatsi, paired with a full screening at RNCM.
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3. Portico Quartet at Gorilla
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4. Wolfgang Flür at YES
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5. Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival 2019
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6. Richard Dawson at RNCM
Richard Dawson at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester, 21 November 2019, 7:30 pm–11:00 pm, from £16 - Book now
This November, the black-humoured bard of Newcastle, Richard Dawson will perform at the RNCM in support of his new state-of-the-nation album, 2020.
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7. Delia Derbyshire Day: An Electric Storm at Spirit Studios
Delia Derbyshire Day: An Electric Storm at Spirit Studios, Manchester, 23 November 2019, 10:00 am–11:00 pm, from £8.50 - Book now
Featuring commissioned works by innovative new artists, Electric Storm 50 celebrates the life and work of pioneering electronic composer, Delia Derbyshire.
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8. Julia Jacklin at Gorilla
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