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Ronker @ Gullivers

Wednesday 16th April

7:15pm - 11:00pm

Gullivers, Manchester

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Ronker @ Gullivers

Gullivers, Manchester

Belgian touring band Ronker bring their incredible performance to Manchester for the first time, don't miss out.

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Waterlines + Rituals 'Northern Dirtbags Tour'

Saturday 19th April

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Lions Den, Manchester

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Waterlines + Rituals 'Northern Dirtbags Tour'

Lions Den, Manchester

Down For Life Music and Kerosene Artist Management Present the Northern Dirtbags Tour, featuring two of the UK's finest noisemakers.

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Attitude Era Club Night (Manchester)

Saturday 19th April

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Rebellion, Manchester

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Attitude Era Club Night (Manchester)

Rebellion, Manchester

We're coming to Manchester for a pre-mania party full of wrasslin' themes and nu metal bangers from wrestlings most iconic period!

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Any Minute Now @ Aatma - Manchester

Any Minute Now @ Aatma - Manchester

Aatma, Manchester

The Manchester leg of Any Minute Now's tour supporting their EP release. Playing Unconventional Dynamic Alternative Rock on Easter Sunday.

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Weird Frequency Presents: Gender Warfare x We Are The Weirdos

Tuesday 22nd April

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Peer Hat, Manchester

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Weird Frequency Presents: Gender Warfare x We Are The Weirdos

The Peer Hat, Manchester

Weird Frequency Presents: Gender Warfare (London Queercore) and We Are The Weirdos (Manchester DIY Emo) co-headline show! Support from couldbeghosts

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VENOM INC - The Bread Shed, Manchester

Friday 25th April

6:00pm - 11:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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VENOM INC - The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Tapestry Promotions brings: 'VENOM INC' to The Bread Shed, Manchester, alongside: 'KRISIUN' | 'HATE' | 'ATER'

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RAW! #10 - Dead Stilettos, Moss Valley + more.

Friday 25th April

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Stage And Radio, Manchester

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RAW! #10 - Dead Stilettos, Moss Valley + more.

Stage And Radio, Manchester

Our 10th show brings together Dead Stilettos punk chaos, Moss Valleys doom grunge, Box Wines heavy riffs, and Humongous Fungus desert rock.

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Grand Theft Audio 11th Birthday Presents Toronto Is Broken +more

Friday 25th April

11:00pm - 4:00am

Rebellion, Manchester

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Grand Theft Audio 11th Birthday Presents Toronto Is Broken +more

Rebellion, Manchester

Since 2014 Grand Theft Audio's been dedicated to bringing you the best music. We welcome the Manchester leg of the Toronto Is Broken Tour for our bday

Sophies Night Manchester

Sophies Night Manchester

Aatma, Manchester

GothFrog presents Sophies Night Manchester, with a night of live bands. Raising funds for the Sophie Lancaster Foundation.

YES Basement, Manchester

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IOTA @ YES Basement

YES Basement, Manchester

Summoning the nostalgic sounds of shoegaze and grunge echoing influences of early 2000s rock IOTA bare all with their raw and driving sound.

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Dekaytah Stage and Radio video shoot/academy warm up show

Saturday 10th May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Stage And Radio Basement, Manchester

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Dekaytah Stage and Radio video shoot/academy warm up show

Stage And Radio Basement, Manchester

Manchester powerhouses Dekaytah play an intimate show with Beyond Extinction and Godeth supporting.

Empire Events and Bread Records join forces to bring you a Manchester showcase, featuring some of the hottest upcoming talent the city has to offer.

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Damnation 2025

Sat 8th - Sun 9th November

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

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Damnation 2025

BEC Arena, Manchester

Damnation's 20th anniversary, taking place on the 8th and 9th of November 2025 at the BEC Arena, Manchester.

Gullivers, Manchester

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Ronker @ Gullivers

Gullivers, Manchester

Belgian touring band Ronker bring their incredible performance to Manchester for the first time, don't miss out.

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Broken Knees Festival

Sat 21st - Sun 22nd June

4:30pm - 11:00pm

Gullivers, Manchester

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Broken Knees Festival

Gullivers, Manchester

Broken Knees and South City Studios present Manchester's newest two-day Grunge, Punk, Rock and Hardcore music festival.

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Waterlines + Rituals 'Northern Dirtbags Tour'

Saturday 19th April

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Lions Den, Manchester

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Waterlines + Rituals 'Northern Dirtbags Tour'

Lions Den, Manchester

Down For Life Music and Kerosene Artist Management Present the Northern Dirtbags Tour, featuring two of the UK's finest noisemakers.

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FORBIDDEN - The Bread Shed, Manchester

Wednesday 13th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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FORBIDDEN - The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Tapestry Promotions brings: 'FORBIDDEN' to The Bread Shed, Manchester! 40 Years Of Twisted Evil - European Tour 2025

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UK Slam Fest 2025

Fri 10th - Sat 11th October

6:00pm - 11:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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UK Slam Fest 2025

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Most Extreme Fest In The Northwest returns in 2025 to celebrate 10 years of brutality

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VENOM INC - The Bread Shed, Manchester

Friday 25th April

6:00pm - 11:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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VENOM INC - The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Tapestry Promotions brings: 'VENOM INC' to The Bread Shed, Manchester, alongside: 'KRISIUN' | 'HATE' | 'ATER'

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD - The Bread Shed, Manchester

Monday 11th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD - The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Tapestry Promotions brings: '3 INCHES OF BLOOD' to The Bread Shed, Manchester, alongside: 'Spirit Adrift'!!

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Attitude Era Club Night (Manchester)

Saturday 19th April

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Rebellion, Manchester

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Attitude Era Club Night (Manchester)

Rebellion, Manchester

We're coming to Manchester for a pre-mania party full of wrasslin' themes and nu metal bangers from wrestlings most iconic period!

Sophies Night Manchester

Sophies Night Manchester

Aatma, Manchester

GothFrog presents Sophies Night Manchester, with a night of live bands. Raising funds for the Sophie Lancaster Foundation.

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Spoonfest III

Saturday 13th September

Spoonfest is a yearly heavy metal fest which is an alldayer featuring bands that have toured so many different cities such as England and Many others

DOPPELGANGER May 18th (with Red Eye Revival, Leader, Xenith)

Sunday 18th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

33 Oldham Street, Manchester

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DOPPELGANGER May 18th (with Red Eye Revival, Leader, Xenith)

33 Oldham Street, Manchester

A relentless night of thrash featuring Glasgow blackened crossover outfit DOPPELGANGER, with support from Red Eye Revival, Leader and Xenith.

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Whether it's the latest tour hitting the city or a brand new club opening, our comprehensive news section has a plethora of up to date information on everything going down in your local haunt.

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Skiddle and Piccadilly Records team up for Record Store Day livestream

Skiddle will be down livestreaming all the DJs and happening on the Piccadilly Records shop floor this RSD. Come down and say hi, or tune in from home - more information and DJ set times below!

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The best new events, including NERO in MK, Darkside’s Rage Cage, Solo X Do Not Sleep in Marbella, Rong Festival, Liverpool Disco Festival, and more.

In For The Quiz presented by Chris Hawkins returns this April

After the debut last month, which sold out in record time, In For The Quiz returns for another night filled with questions, jokes, and non-stop entertainment presented by Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music). Grab your tickets now!

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