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Manchester’s Autumn months are always chock-a-block with great gigs, and this year is no exception. In September, we eagerly anticipate the gigs from two legends of their respective genres, Edwyn Collins and Michael Rother, who will be playing at Gorilla two days apart.
From legends to ones-to-watch, first light’s novus will be returning bigger than ever, with Monkeytown’s Alex Banks headlining the Manchester label’s first event at Foundation.
Looking ahead to October, Dutch grunge-pop quartet Pip Blom will be showing off their latest album Boat at Gorilla, which marks their biggest Manchester gig to date. Lastly, at Mayfield Depot, Four Tet will continue his winning streak with a huge night at The Warehouse Project. This features the likes of Peggy Gou, DJQ and of course the electro polymath himself.
Read about all of these events in our music guide below, which also features Gogo Penguin, Aphex Twin and Marika Hackman.
Here are our picks
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1. First Light Presents: Novus w/ Alex Banks at Foundation
First Light Presents: Novus w/ Alex Banks at Foundation Coffee House, Manchester, 7 September 2019, 7:00 pm–12:00 am, from £5 - Book now
Experimental electronic night novus ups its scale this month with a new venue and a huge lineup of electronic artists including Alex Banks.
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2. Edwyn Collins at Gorilla
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3. Michael Rother Plays Neu! at Gorilla
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4. Pip Blom at Gorilla
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5. Aphex Twin Curates at Mayfield Depot
Mayfield Depot Aphex Twin Curates at Mayfield Depot, Manchester, 20 September 2019, 6:00 pm–2:00 am, from £40.15 - Book now
Aphex Twin presents his first-ever curated show, which will see Nina Kravitz, Lee Gamble and Aleksi Perälä perform alongside the king of IDM himself.
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6. Marika Hackman at Band on the Wall
Joost Vandebrug Marika Hackman at Band on the Wall, Manchester, 25 September 2019, 6:00 pm - Book now
Entering a thrilling stage in her career, Marika Hackman is about to present a bold new sound in her upcoming Any Human Friend. Here’s why her supporting gig at Band on the Wall is a must.
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7. Kurt Rosenwinkel Bandit 65 at Band on the Wall
Band on the Wall Kurt Rosenwinkel Bandit 65 at Band on the Wall, Manchester, 29 September 2019, 6:30 pm - Book now
Don’t miss innovative jazz guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel at Band on the Wall, where he’ll perform with Tim Motzer, and Gintas Janusonis as Bandit 65.
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8. 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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9. 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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