These four have an alchemy that is wonderfully hypnotic, the perfect balance between grace and power, sunlight and shade - a uniquely thrilling union.

A night of classic reggae at Band on the Wall featuring a very special concert by Jamaican roots reggae legends The Abyssinians.

Mixing the rhythms of juju, fuji, afrobeat and hi-life together to create a hypnotic dance rhythm she calls "faaji rhythms".

Rokia Traore is a Victoires de la Musique  award-winning Malian  singer, songwriter and guitarist. Using combinations of several Malian music traditions such as her use of the ngoni and the balafon.

The celebrated jazz guitarist live at Band on the Wall, with  Pat Bianchi (B3) and Carmen Intorre (Drums).

One Step Beyond! Get ready for the heavy, heavy sound of the legendary Madness sax man and his madcap orchestra of sublime ska delights.

The Funk 'n' Soul Show goes live for what is now considered one of Manchester's biggest and friendliest club nights

Touring on the back of the success of their acclaimed album Cinema el Mundo , music's great explorers Lo Jo's have been producing some of the most luscious and intoxicating world-infused songs for three decades.

Join Brian Nutter, Keith Urban's acclaimed guitarist and his band for a night of sensational live music.

Manchester's monthly liquid drum n base night returns with for a very special Calibre "Spill LP" & "Fabriclive 68" Album Launch featuring a 2 hour session by the man himself.

Mr Scruff celebrates Keep It Unreal's birthday celebrating 14 years as Manchester's most loved quality night. Featuring Mr Scruff at the controls all night long, serving up a huge melting pot of jazz, soul, hip hop, funk, disco, deep house, reggae, dubstep, afrobeat, breaks, latin and tea.

English singer songwriter, activist and voice of a generation brings his wonderful music to Band on the Wall. With support from The Lost Brothers.

Ragtag returns to Band on the Wall for a fantastic late nighter featuring a stellar line-up of global beat artists and DJs.

Band On The Wall presents a very special appearance by the mighty Misty In Roots . Followed by one of our good vibe reggae parties into the early hours with DJ Mikey D.O.N (Night of the Living Dread).

The sensational American soul singer & lead vocalist of Incognito. A member of Stevie Wonder's group Wonderlove before she become a member of the internationally acclaimed Incognito with whom she penned the hit single "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing."

The world's finest Steely Dan tribute band are back by popular demand performing all the great classics! Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans.

Esoteric Arts are delighted to present an evening of modern Progressive rock. Matt Stevens, Sanguine Hum and Tin Spirits.

Brazilian Jazz Funk legends perform highlights from their seminal album Light As Feather as a tribute to their late great and hugely missed keyboardist Jose Roberto Bertrami.

The American soul/jazz fusion star and vocal sensation live in Manchester for what promises to be one of the hit nights of the summer.

The Funk 'n' Soul Show goes live for what is now considered one of Manchester's biggest and friendliest club nights