Music in Manchester and the North

Mac Demarco at The Piece Hall, 27 June 2019, from £32.50 - Book now

Ever-praised for his fun-loving shows and outrageous on-stage antics, rock and roll rapscallion Mac Demarco is playing a particularly exciting show at The Piece Hall this June. Including a breakdown of his latest record, Here Comes The Cowboy, here’s what to expect from the gig.

Mattiel at Gorilla, Manchester, 2 July 2019, from £15 - Book now

Delivering a raucous blend of retro rock and soul, Mattiel’s vision, voice and on-stage energy is a force to be reckoned with. Read why her gig at Gorilla is an absolute must.

Gojira at O2 Apollo, Manchester, 1 July 2019, from £27.50 - Book now

French metal goliaths Gojira are bringing their insane live show to the O2 Apollo this July. Here’s why you should be excited.

Roy Ayers at Band on the Wall, Manchester, 4 July 2019 - Book now

Everybody loves the sunshine. And everybody loves Roy Ayers. The legendary funk, soul and jazz vibes player and composer is playing not one but two dates at Band on the Wall this June. Here’s why you should go.

First Light Presents: Novus w/ Piksel, 6–7 July 2019, from £5 - Book now

first light return to Barbecue in Chorlton for the third instalment of novus, with London-based producer and sound artist Piksel topping this month’s bill.

The Anvil at The Bridgewater Hall at The Bridgewater Hall, City Centre, 7 July 2019, from £10 - Book now

Manchester International Festival has announced that it will be marking the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre with an extraordinary day of theatre, poetry and music.

Joan As Police Woman at RNCM at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester, 11 July 2019, from £22.50 - Book now

For her 2019 tour expect a sound boiled down to its true essence, performing her songbook solo with piano and guitar, the sound fans have craved since her much loved solo shows in support of the 2006 début, Real Life. Not to be missed.

David Lynch Presents These New Puritans at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 13 July 2019, from £10 - Book now

As part of Manchester International Festival’s David Lynch Presents… weekend at HOME, the ever-evolving These New Puritans will be performing a one-off set featuring re-imagined pieces from Lynch’s films, presented in dialogue with their own back catalogue.

Supersonic at The Custard Factory, Birmingham, 19–21 July 2019, from £40 - Find Out More

Forever sidestepping uniformity, Supersonic is an internationally-renowned experimental music and arts festival held in Birmingham. Neurosis, Anna Von Hausswolff and Godflesh top this year’s excellent line-up.

Queens of the Electronic Underground at The Ritz, 20 July 2019, from £10

Featuring Jlin, Holly Herndon and Aïsha Devi, Queens of the Electronic Underground boasts one of the most forward-thinking line-ups of MIF 2019.

Call Super at The White Hotel, Salford, 27 July 2019, from £8 - Find Out More

Feverishly creative and meticulous in every aspect of his work, Call Super has carved out a unique position in the electronic music landscape. Here’s why you need to see him at The White Hotel.

Joy Orbison at Soup Kitchen, Manchester, 27 July 2019, from £7 - Book now

Joy Orbison is bringing his much-celebrated brand of garage-house to Manchester’s favourite basement, where he’ll perform alongside Lyster and Rahim. Here’s what to expect.

Oval at Soup Kitchen, Manchester, 14 August 2019, from £12 - Book now

Oval, one of the most influential forces in contemporary electronic music, will descend the sticky stairs of Soup Kitchen this August. He’s why you should join him.

Eileen Simpson and Ben White: Open Music Archive at Castlefield Gallery, Castlefield, 14 June–18 August 2019, free entry - Visit now

Castlefield Gallery’s latest exhibition will cast visitors into a time warp of music and sound, featuring an array of copyright-expired archival material from across the last 100 years.

Madlib at Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds, 23 August 2019, from £26.25 - Book now

A titan of hip hop and one of the most prolific producers of our time, Madlib is performing at Leeds’ Belgrave Music Hall. He’s why you should be excited.

Marika Hackman at Band on the Wall, Manchester, 25 September 2019 - 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.