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Before the year’s out, we have some great gigs and concerts to enjoy. Later this month, Manchester stalwarts The Mouse Outfit will be driving home for Christmas at Band on the Wall, whilst local lad Werkha will be playing a unique set across the road at The Loft. On the other side of the new year we have darkwave duo Boy Harsher and genre-hopping Songhoy Blues to look forward to, as well as some exciting concerts at RNCM, one of which will be given by the inimitable trombonist Christian Lindberg. Scroll down for more.
Here are our picks
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1. The Hallé – Finlandia at The Bridgewater Hall
The Hallé The Hallé - Finlandia at The Bridgewater Hall, City Centre, 13 December 2018, from £15.50 - Book now
Perfect for winter, this concert by the Hallé celebrates the two towering figures of Scandinavian classical music – Sibelius and Grieg. The programme includes Grieg’s much-loved Peer Gynt Suiteas well as Sibelius’ stirring tribute to his homeland, Finlandia.
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2. Werkha at The Loft
Werkha Werkha at The Loft Manchester, Castlefield, 14 December 2018, from £12 - Book now
Band on the Wall takes the multi-talented Werkha across town to the beautiful Loft at 13 Quay St, Manchester, where he’ll play with and alongside an exciting array of artists.
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3. World of Music at Band on the Wall
Guide to the World of Music: Music Taster Sessions for Young People at Band on the Wall, Manchester, 24 November–15 December 2018, from £4 - Visit now
Band on the Wall are offering a series of taster sessions which will help young people learn how to sing, play and discover new music. Learn more about these sessions here.
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4. The Mouse Outfit Christmas Special at Band on the Wall
The Mouse Outfit The Mouse Outfit Christmas Special at Band on the Wall, Manchester, 18 December 2018, from £15.50 - Book now
Guess who’s driving home for Christmas? It’s Manchester stalwarts and hip-hop kings The Mouse Outfit, of course. They’ll be bringing their energetic live show to (a soon to be sold out) Band on the Wall on the 18 November.
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5. Hallé Christmas Extravaganza at The Bridgewater Hall
The Hallé Hallé Christmas Extravaganza at The Bridgewater Hall, City Centre, 21 December 2018, from £15.50 - Book now
If you’re finding that the Christmas spirit still eludes you, then look no further than the Hallé Christmas Extravaganza. Joined by guest artist Noah Stewart, the Hallé will perform a programme filled with Christmas classics.
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6. Christian Lindberg (trombone), Roland Pontinen (piano) at RNCM
Mats Bäcker Christian Lindberg (trombone), Roland Pontinen (piano) at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester, 8 January 2019, from £18 - Book now
Witness first-hand the astonishing technique and uninhibited performance style of the most famous trombone player in the world, Christian Lindberg.
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7. Songhoy Blues at Band On The Wall
Paul Hudson Songhoy Blues at Band On The Wall at Band on the Wall, Manchester, 23 January 2019, from £15.50 - Book now
Mali natives Songhoy Blues are bringing their blend of African rhythms and vocals with blues guitar traditions to Band on the Wall on the 23rd of January. A perfect way to dance off the post-Christmas blues.
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8. Boy Harsher at Soup Kitchen
Samantha Casolari Boy Harsher at Soup Kitchen at Soup Kitchen, Manchester, 26 February 2019, from £11 - Book now
Ahead of the release of their new album ‘Careful’, darkwave duo Boy Harsher will bring their grim hedonism to the depths of Manchester’s Soup Kitchen on the 26 February.
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