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Beyonce and Jay Z, Etihad Stadium June 13 Beyonce and Jay Z have announced the On The Run 2 tour, and tickets for this gig are so hot, we’re including in this week’s round-up to give you extra time to prepare. The superstar duo and married couple broke the news with a short trailer, followed by an announcement that they will play Manchester’s Etihad Stadium on Wednesday 13 June 2018. Other UK dates include Cardiff and the London Stadium.
Presale begins on 22 March at 9am while general sale will begin 24 hours later at www. ticketmaster.co.uk and Live Nation. Jarvis Cocker, Manchester Deaf Institute April 3 Jarvis Cocker has announced a string on intimate concerts in small clubs around the UK later this month. Following a successful one-off show at Sigur Ros’ festival in Iceland at the end of last year, Cocker’s new band ‘want to present what they are doing to a domestic audience.’ Cocker has hooked up with musicians Serafina Steer (harp, keyboards), Emma Smith (violin), Andrew McKinney (bass), Adam Betts (drums) to play under the name JARV. James Bay, Manchester Albert Hall May 30 With a new haircut and a new album, James Bay is making return to Manchester. In support of his upcoming album, Electric Light, the three-date UK tour will showcase new singles Wild Love and Pink Lemonade, along with some of his classic hits. Performing at Manchester Albert Hall on May 30, he’ll then head to the 02 Academy in Sheffield and Newcastle.
Tickets go on sale from Friday, March 16 at 9am Carbon Leaf, Manchester Deaf Institute October 19 Virginia based indie band, Carbon Leaf, have released details of a 2018 UK tour - with a date at Manchester Deaf Institute. The veteran band has been releasing tracks for 25 years, and were founded in 1993 in Richmond, Virginia. The band states that their sound is made by, “blending rock, folk, Celtic, bluegrass and Americana traditions into etherelectrified porch music.”
Tickets are on sale now. The Manor, Manchester Deaf Institute October 18 South London rap group, The Manor, will be making a move up north for six date UK tour later this year. Danny Graft, Jonny Dutch and Scotty Stacks have earned their stripes with UK hip-hop crowd, thanks to their lads’ anthems and anti-swag style. They are huge on YouTube - with more than 2m combined views and their debut album recently reached number three in the iTunes chart.
Tickets are on sale now. Drake White, Manchester Academy 3 October 19 Alabama country singer, Drake White, is lassoing in a Manchester crowd this October, as he announces a date at the Academy. The tour is in support of his new album, Spark, which is available on iTunes. He said: “The idea of starting a fire from a tiny spark has always been so intriguing to me. That’s the way I have always lived my life; starting with a small plan and then it becomes this dream I didn’t even know to dream.”
Tickets are on sale now. Midland, Manchester Gorilla November 30 Along with Drake White, it’s just been announced that another set of country stars will be heading to the UK this year. US trio, Midland, made waves with their debut single Drinkin’ Problem, and the follow-up track Make a Little is rising up the charts fast. The band will play across the country, starting in Brighton on November 26, and finishing up at London’s 02 Shepard’s Bush.
Tickets are on sale now. The Sheepdogs, Manchester Deaf Institute April 10 Canadian rock band, The Sheepdogs, are flying to the UK as part of their 2018 Changing Colours tour. Set to release a new album on April 27, the band will be performing new, unheard tracks at Manchester Deaf Institute on April 10. The Sheepdogs have booked three dates in the UK.
Tickets are on sale now. IAMDDB, Hidden April 18 Bringing together jazz, trap and R&B, IAMDDB is one of Manchester’s fastest rising stars, and this new collaboration with Red Bull Music promises to be a unique gig. IAMDDB has outlined dress codes for each venue - with Manchester’s audience being asked to wear 90s gear - ensuring that each show has its own vibe. The artist said: “Each show will be very different and will only happen once. I’m asking fans to interpret the different themes themselves, so we can create something really unique together.”
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