Band news

BEATS: WHITE Rabbits have earned a reputation as one of America’s fiercest and most exciting live acts.

You can find out for yourself if all the hype is justified when the six-piece play Manchester’s Academy 3 on Monday.


LEGENDARY jazz duo Swing Out Sister are back with a bang to stage their most explosive tour yet.
The pair — Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell — are said to have paved the way for the likes of Duffy, Adele, Amy Winehouse and Paloma Faith.

Their ninth studio album “Beautiful Mess” showcased a more paired down, restrained approach hinting at a more soulful future for the duo.

They perform at Manchester’s Band on the Wall on February 22 and 23.


JESCA Hoop has swapped her native California for the rainy streets of Manchester in a bid to make it big in the music world.

The folk-pop star’s debut album “Hunting My Dress” received rave reviews and her live shows have been labelled a must see by those in the know.

Jesca will be bringing her unique brand of beguiling beats to Manchester’s Deaf Institute on Thursday, February 18.


FRESH from supporting Lily Allen, rapper Example is getting set to head out on tour with Tinchy Stryder.

Example’s live show is a no-holds-barred experience full of razor sharp raps and limitless energy.

Tinchy and Example will hit the Manchester Academy stage on Thursday.


FOR a Valentine’s Day with a difference, treat your loved one to a musical extravaganza.
Rising young stars Jessie Buckley and Daniel Boys will recreate romantic moments from musical theatre at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall on Friday.

Joined by the Manchester Concert Orchestra and Capital Voices, the pair will perform favourites such as “I’d Do Anything”, “Any Dream will Do” and “Moon River”.