Living in the North West is a treat for gig-lovers and music fans as the region continues to welcome a range of artists and bands to its halls. Whatever your individual tastes, you’re sure to find something to enjoy.
Here, we’re spotlighting a handful of acts heading up north this spring and beyond – including Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, fellow Manc band The Slow Readers Club, and BRIT award-winner Tom Walker.
Check out the full line-up below and grab your tickets while they last!
The Slow Readers Club – O2 Ritz, Manchester
December 5, 2024
Critically acclaimed Manchester band The Slow Readers Club have announced a run of shows throughout November and December 2024.
Completed by Aaron Starkie (vocals) Kurtis Starkie (guitar) James Ryan (bass) and David Whitworth (drums), The Slow Readers Club first established a loyal following with two self-released albums: 2011’s eponymous debut and 2015’s ‘Cavalcade’.
Aaron’s lyrics upscaled from the personal to the political and dystopian with ‘Build A Tower’ , ‘The Joy Of The Return’ and ‘91 Days In Isolation’. Their sound has constantly evolved, their core being anthemic electro-rock boasting the noir lustre of Interpol, Alt-J, The Maccabees and Depeche Mode.
Tickets go on sale here at 10am today (April 12).
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Robin Park, Wigan
July 18, 2024
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will play huge summer outdoor headline shows this July, including a show at Wigan Robin Park, with support from Lottery Winners.
The shows will mark Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ first live performances after their triumphant run of UK arena dates in December. The tour was a huge finale to 2023 after touring across three continents, a mammoth 26-date tour of North America, and epic headline outdoor gigs including Crystal Palace Bowl, Brighton Beach and more – all in celebration of the release of Noel’s fourth solo studio album, ‘Council Skies’.
Tickets are on sale here.
Clubland – AO Arena, Manchester
May 3, 2024
Following the massive success of last year’s tour, Clubland will be returning to the UK this year for an arena tour.
Grab your chance to see the biggest artists performing their biggest tunes in a spectacular three-hour action-packed show. Relive the classic tunes in a party atmosphere and enjoy the Clubland experience in a show which will bring all those amazing times back.
Tickets are available here.
Tom Walker – Manchester Academy
April 26 and 27, 2024
Tom Walker heads out on tour this spring, with two shows at Manchester Academy.
After becoming 2019’s biggest UK-signed selling artist, with a number one debut album, an international hit single in ‘Leave A Light On’, three million worldwide album sales, and over four billion global streams in tow, Tom Walker makes his hard-fought return with his brand new studio record, ‘I Am’ – out May 31.
Tickets are on sale here.
David Essex – The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
September 16, 2024
Internationally renowned singer, composer and actor David Essex OBE is heading out on a massive 20-date UK tour for August and September 2024. This tour, his first since 2022, will see him perform much-loved hits spanning over his entire repertoire.
David first shot to fame when he went to an audition for the London production of the musical Godspell and was chosen by enthusiastic US producers for the role of Jesus. He received major awards and some ecstatic reviews which saw him lead a cast at the Roundhouse and then at the West End for two years.
Since then, David Essex has enjoyed a remarkable career that has combined concerts, records, theatre, composing, films and television with striking success.
Tickets are on sale here now.
Rianne Downey – Gorilla, Manchester
April 26, 2024
Singer-songwriter Rianne Downey is heading out on a 15-date UK and Ireland tour this month.
Without wasting a second of her own romantic traumas and tussles with self-doubt and documenting the seemingly inevitable victories that her art, pride and belief achieve over any obstacle thrown in her way, her recent EP release, ‘Method To My Madness’, is courageously autobiographical yet a gift to anyone experiencing the same.
Having opened her 2023 festival account at Liverpool’s city-centre-wide Sound City and The Great Escape in Brighton, Rianne recently revealed she’ll be joining Paul Heaton at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.
Tickets are available here.
