We are delighted to announce that Gaeia have agreed to support our African music programme in 2011. This important partnership will help us to deliver our critically acclaimed series of international music concerts and bring the best African music to Manchester.
GAEIA spokesperson said “The Gaeia Partnership is delighted to sponsor the African concerts at Band on the Wall at a time when African music is experiencing a creative renaissance and speaks to us, whatever our culture and background."
Gaeia, sponsors of Band on the Wall since it re-opened; have agreed to continue their involvement with a venue that fits their ethical ethos. Independent financial advisers with a Manchester presence for 20 years, their approach has earned them some high profile clients in the world of music and entertainment so they understand the practical needs of music makers as well as music devotees.
Didn't manage to get tickets for our sold out Rumer show this Monday? Fear not, there's another brilliant gig on just round the corner at Night & Day.
One of our favourite artists, Jeff Klein, is coming over to perform a special intimate show with his brand new band My Jerusalem, this Monday, 17th Jan. We've been a fan of Jeff's for years, ever since hearing the whisky soaked soundtrack to love, loss and heartbreak Everybody Loves A Winner.
The recently coalesced collective met through critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Jeff Klein, who had played with each member at individually at different times in his travels as a solo artist.
Jeff met guitarist Dave Rosser, a touring member of the Twilight Singers through producer, Mike Napolitano. Bassist Ashley Dzerigian was in Great Northern and toured with Ed Harcourt.
The new band is of no fixed genre, approaching each song individually to see what they can bring to it and pull out if it. "It's actually the most exciting time in my life. It actually reminded me why I like doing what I do. I had my finger cut off and reattached, quit smoking and lost a bunch of weight," Jeff laughs, "I've earned myself a band."
Our friends at the Cornerhouse have give us 2 tickets you can win for the screening of FELA! next Thursday 13th January. Simply answer the question at the bottom of this page to be in with a chance. And don't forget on Friday we are presenting the internationally-acclaimed Senegalese songwriter and maverick musician CHEIKH LO at Band on the Wall. Click here now for details
Fela! Screening as part of Cornerhouse’s NT Live season Thu 13 January 2011, 7pm
As part of their National Theatre Live season, broadcasting the best of British theatre live via satellite to Cinema 1, Cornerhouse presents Fela! a provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music. Fela! explores the world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies known as Afrobeat), Fela! reveals Kuti's controversial life as an artist and political activist. Featuring many of Fela Kuti’s most captivating songs and Bill T Jones’s 2010 Tony Award-winning choreography, this original new creation comes via Broadway to the National Theatre. Other NT Live screenings include, Hamlet starring Rory Kinnear, and Danny Boyle’s electrifying production of Frankenstein in March.
For more information on this screening and others in the season and to book tickets visit www.cornerhouse.org/ntliveor phone Cornerhouse Box Office on 0161 200 1500
Win a pair of tickets for this very special screening by answering the question below:
What style of music was Fela Anikulapo-Kuti a pioneer of?
A) Soukous
B) Mbax
C) Afrobeat
Please email your answer, name and a daytime number to comments@cornerhouse.org with 'Fela! Comp' in the subject box no later than noon on Wednesday 12th January. The winner will be notified the same day. Good luck!
Michael Clark Company’s critically acclaimed production come, been and gone is made primarily to the music of David Bowie. It also embraces the work of key collaborators, Lou Reed and Brian Eno, and touches on some of his influences, The Velvet Underground and Kraftwerk amongst others.
Michael Clark chose to become a choreographer believing that actions speak louder than words. He creates work which combines his classical integrity with a more complex, contemporary sensibility embracing virtue and vice, abandon and control, grace and embarrassment. He is renowned for his legendary collaborations with bands, fashion designers and visual artists including The Fall, Wire, BodyMap, Leigh Bowery, Trojan and Sarah Lucas
In line with the government's increase in VAT, ticket prices at Band on the Wall will rise by 2.5%. This will take effect from today so you may notice a few pence added to your ticket price. It does not affect anyone who has bought a ticket for a concert before today and this is the only price increase to tickets - Band on the Wall will continue to offer the best value tickets for world-class artists in town.
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