Limited advance tickets £11, available to buy online and in person from Band on the Wall Box Office & Teacup on Thomas Street, 53-55 Thomas Street, The Northern Quarter, M4 1NA

Tickets on sale Sunday 2 May

TICKET NEWS. To cut down on the crazy queues at the start of the night, and to get everyone in quicker, we have increased the advance ticket allocation by 100, and reduced the number of places on the door to 100. THERE WILL BE NO RE-ENTRY, so if you want to turn up later, get your tickets in advance!

Limited advance tickets £11, available to buy online and in person from Band on the Wall Box Office & Teacup on Thomas Street, 53-55 Thomas Street, The Northern Quarter, M4 1NA

Tickets on sale Sunday 4th April.

TICKET NEWS.. to cut down on the crazy queues at the start of the night, and to get everyone in quicker, we have increased the advance ticket allocation by 100, and reduced the number of places on the door to 100. THERE WILL BE NO RE-ENTRY, so if you want to turn up later, get your tickets in advance!

Formed & run in Manchester the label have their own inhouse
pr team & have already established themselves as a home
for quality music whose artist portfolio includes some of the regions's most loved artists including acclaimed Failsworth rock band Puressence.

This evening features a live performance by James Mudriczki & Lowell Killen followed by Caserta's latest signing
- young guitar band Glass who will showcase their debut album Teenage Galaxies.

The band features Paul Baird on vocals/guitar, Martin Cowan on bass and Chris Norwood
on drums.

£10 admission includes a copy of Glass' album
(to be collected upon arrival).

This event will begin at 7.30pm.

In an era where they say that less is definitely more,The Virginmarys are the real deal. Never being a band to do things by halves the young Macclesfieldpower trio have built a reputation for themselves with a three pointy attack: Explosive live performances, killer songs that will have you hanging from the edge of your seat and an unbelieveable belief and sheer passion that's poured into everything they do.

Drawing on influences that range from the early blues to heavy rock by the way of psychedelica of the late 60s & 70s, The Virginmarys continue to wow both critics and fans alike with their powerful & unique sound.

2009 saw The Virginmarys playing to strong audiences in their local area & have now started to spread their magic further afield. Having just recorded their debut alhum Cast The First Stone with GUN singer Toby Jepson in the producer's chair & legendary Mike 'Aerosmith/Ac/Dc/Metallica/Cult' Fraser clearing his desk to get involved by mixing the album.

This hotly tipped awaited debut is released at The Band On The Wall and has been preceded by Classic Rock magazine tipping them as one of their top bands to watch out for in 2010.

With support tours with GUN , New Model Army and Medina Lake already confirmed The Virginmarys are off & running!  

Tickets for the show include a copy of the brand new album which can be collected upon entry of the show.

This event will begin at 7.30pm.

This concert will begin at 8pm.

Venue; the Picturehouse at Band on the Wall

Breath, Voice, Song.

A great opportunity to work with one of the most inspirational and acclaimed vocal leaders in the country. This whole day workshop will improve understanding of the voice and how to get it to do the things you want. The day will comprise physical and vocal warm-ups that connect the breath to the voice then to singing and expression. Learning will be fun and the singing easy.

This workshop is open to all, no experience required. Just bring yourself, your voice and an open heart.

With roots in the African-American tradition Michael is a concert and opera singer and director . He has worked with Sing Up and Youth Music as a consultant and trainer and is a leading light of the Natural Voice Network.

"Wonderful! Really great to work with a singer with such physical and vocal presence and great songs too"

"Very high quality presentations - most impressive and great fun!"

This event is supported by SING-UP and MUSICLEADER NORTHWEST.

We even have tap shoes that you can try out for free! Try free style tap in the renegade stage taster session. Children are welcome as long as they attend with an adult.

‘One of alternative folk-pop’s most arresting recent arrivals, singing like an outcast angel and writing like a restless explorer’ The Sunday Times

‘There’s a thin line between genuine eccentricity and precious affectation of weirdness, but Jesca Hoop walks it well’ The Guardian

‘Exudes oodles of charisma and originality, thanks mostly to Hoop’s delightfully freaky take on traditional folk convention‘ BBC Music

This concert will begin at 8pm.

The Lovenotes perform a wonderfully diverse combination of harmony singing, with truly innovative 3, 4 and 5 part arrangements of songs ranging from Jazz to Traditional to Contemporary as well as original material.

This event starts at 7.30pm

Doors open at 7.15

Private hires have been going so brilliantly at Band on the Wall that we have decided to tell the world about it at the upcoming exhibition for events professionals which will be held at Manchester Central on April 21st and 22nd.

If you work for a company which books events, or if you're just looking for a place to hold a birthday party, come and see us in April. Alternatively, you can call Najia on 0161 830 3883 or email najia@bandonthewall.

If you're interested in registering for RSVP North 2010 please click here now

We would also like to thank Art Attack for sponsoring our stand. Art Attack are Manchester’s leading set and stage scenery manufacturers and they'll be helping to make our stand the brightest and most beautiful of the exhibition. You can visit their Website by clicking here now

From Monday March 1st we will be serving delicious food before every concert in our new Picturehouse Cafe Bar adjacent to the main venue. Freshly prepared every day, it features classic dishes from around the world at great value prices. Click here now to see a sample menu. No concert ticket purchase required - Meals can be bought without seeing a concert but the kitchen will always close 30 minutes before a concert or event begins.

* Free Concert Tickets With Every £10 Meal Booked In Advance!

A great night out just got better. If you book our £10, 2-course meal, in advance you will receive a free 'lucky dip' concert ticket with every meal (multiple tickets for same concert available for groups and couples etc). To book in advance all you need to do is email us at mealdeal@bandonthewall.org stating which night, what time (from 2 hours prior to concert) and how many in your party, and you can choose your 2 courses on the night. Possibly the best-value dining experience in the city!

* We do not recommend you eat later than 45 minutes before a concert if you do not want to miss the beginning of the performance. Band on the Wall is in no way liable for you missing the start time so please always book as early as possible.

Only 59p until end of the month then £1.79 so hurry up and save yourself loads every time you visit The Band

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Swing Out Sister's jazzy pop and the rich soulful voice and chic look of singer Corinne Drewery not only defined a generation's styling, but was at centre of late-flowering, sophisticated British pop in the second half of the Eighties.

The band formed after a chance meeting of Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell at the Hacienda and the rest is history. The extraordinary success of singles such as Surrender, Twilight World and, in particular, Breakout soundtracked an era.

Now Swing Out Sister are back and the tunes are better than ever with a new album, Beautiful Mess, demonstrating in spades this band's great talent for a producing beautiful and instantly lovable music. Band on the Wall is delighted to welcome them back to the town where it all began for a special 2-night residency onMonday 22 February and Tuesday 23 February.

Advance booking strongly recommended.

As well as putting on the finest artists from around the world Band on the Wall also puts on music, voice and dance courses and classes throughout the year. There is something for everyone whether you're an experienced musician or a complete beginner. If you've ever wanted to improve your creative and musical skills this is a great place to come and learn. See you soon at The Band!

Tap Rhythm Project

Put a spring in your step and learn tap dancing skills. Separate sessions for beginners, intermediate and advanced. Click Here Now to Find Out More

Picturehouse Choir

Led once again by the amazing Jules Gibb we welcome all comers age 9 to 90 to our thirty strong community choir. Learn songs from all around the globe and in many styles from traditional folk to gospel.No previous singing or musical experience necessary. No auditions needed. Click Here Now To Find Out More

Global Grooves - Introduction to Dhol Rhythms And Techniques

A course aimed at both drummers and dancers examining and learning about the technique, rhythms and ‘bols’ (rhythm vocalisation) for South Asian Dhol. Click Here Now To Find Out More

Band on the Wall Jazz Improvisation Group

Enrol now to book your place on this ever popular course for intermediate and advanced players playing specially arranged charts from the standard repertoire. Plenty of opportunities to solo and perform under the guidance and leadership of the legendary Munch Manship. Click Here Now To Find Out More

See you soon at Band on the Wall - the home of real music

IMPORTANT! If claiming a bag, wallet or other common item then any details of what was inside any identifying marks MUST be included - a "black bag/wallet/jacket" will NOT be sufficient evidence).

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Thanks,

Band on the Wall Management

As a way of saying thanks for supporting us in our opening season, attached is a seasonal rendition of Christmas Day by the wonderful Megafaun - performing here next year - click here for details. Please click here for free download 

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas and all the best for a wonderful and fulfilling 2010 from everyone at Band on the Wall x

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Continuing it's acclaimed series of concerts by the world's best reggae artists followed by aftershow dub parties, Band on the Wall is delighted to welcome the legendary Dennis Bovell to its stage.

UK reggae maestro Dennis Bovell is producer, composer, re-mixer, bandleader - and the heaviest bassist in town, pumping out the deepest of body-shaking dub grooves. From the days of his seminal band Matumbi and the radical days of punk, Dennis continues to be a massive presence - he's worked with the likes of Marvin Gaye, Fela Kuti, The Slits and Linton Kwesi Johnson - and live, the Dub Band's rock-solid horns and rhythm section never fail to move and groove.

Followed by our late night reggae party with the reggae master Tappa Benz turning up the bass 'till 3am. 

This concert will begin at 9.30pm.

'[Dennis Bovell's] contributions to reggae are huge - he was one of the original architects of lover's rock, a movement that put British reggae on the world map.' The Independent

Bandwidth – Be Part of the Community

Band on the Wall’s pioneering new website is based around Bandwidth – a user community of music lovers like you.

By joining this free network you’ll be able to meet and chat with other like-minded people. You can upload and share images with other fans while discussing your favourite music and discovering artists you may not yet be familiar with.

You’ll be able to review artists, arrange to meet friends before concerts and catch up with gig-goers afterwards. You’ll be able to watch the concerts you attended streamed online for free and contribute your own material to our ongoing archive.

In short, this website is designed specifically for you to explore, enjoy and expand into an international platform for the best music from around the world – much like Band on the Wall itself.

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Bandwidth - Get Recommendations

By joining Bandwidth we’ll be able to see what kind of music and events you enjoy. We will then send you occasional updates on forthcoming concerts and events that we think will interest you as well as advance notification of tickets going on sale. You will also be able to tell us what you like and what we can improve to make Band on the Wall the best music venue in the country.

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Bandwidth - Free Concert Tickets

Every week we will carry out a random draw and those selected will be sent a free pair of tickets for an upcoming concert. This draw is only open to members of Bandwidth so join for free today.

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* Tickets are for selected concerts only, are non-negotiable and have no cash equivalent. If you are unable to attend tickets will be offered to another member of Bandwidth.