CATS in SPACE have caused quite a stir since landing in 2015. With their unique sounds they will transport you back to the days of 70s Classic Rock. Think loud guitars, walls of soaring multi tracked vocal harmonies, grandoise pianos, and huge singable choruses. It’s purr-fect!

Sleaford Mods started out sometime during 2006 whilst Jason Williamson was living in Nottingham. Born out of part frustration and part accident, it quickly found its feet as an aggressive verbal onslaught on all that is contrived and connected to the day-to-day hammer of low paid employment and domestic situations arising from that trap.

Limehouse Lizzy have been officially named one of the hardest working acts in the UK, alongside some of the country's biggest & most popular performers. "Limehouse Lizzy's Wayne Ellis, an uncanny ringer for Phil Lynott..." - The Guardian

The Wailers performing songs from the album LEGEND plus other greatest hits

Chicago-based rapper Smino announces a worlwide tour, Smino's Hoopti Tour, starting at the Academy in Manchester on the 16th March.

The Japanese House is the captivating moniker of 21-year-old Amber Bain. Over the past 12 months she has emerged as one of the UK’s most promising artists, following the release of her two acclaimed EPs (Pools To Bathe In and Clean), which showcased her ability to create brooding, melancholic electronica that pushes the parameters of alt-pop.

Mick Jenkins is a Chicago based American hip hop artists. To date he's released two studio albums "The Healing Component" in 2016 and "Pieces of a Man" in 2018. Jenkins is signed to Cinematic Music Group and will appear at Manchester Academy this coming March.

Dodie is a highly successful YouTuber with over 1.6 million subscribers and more than 200 million views! In 2017 she released the album "You" which reached #6 on the UK album charts, her third album "Human" comes out in January 2019.

Stiff Little Fingers were formed in 1977 in Belfast, Ireland. Along with the likes of the Clash, Sex Pistols, The Jam, Buzzcocks, Undertones, Sham 69, Stranglers, et al – Stiff Little Fingers were at the forefront of the punk movement.

Following the release of their new album Chapter II, legendary live quartet Vintage Trouble have announced a UK tour for 2019 including a date at Manchester Academy 2. Vintage Trouble has used their live show as a vehicle to win over a wide range of music fans. Over the past few years, Vintage Trouble has wowed audiences across the globe by opening for The Rolling Stones, The Who, AC/DC and the Dixie Chicks, and have played sold-out headline shows worldwide.

The Gentlemen’s Club of A Forest of Stars are a collection of 19th century vaudeville, classical & burlesque musicians, inspired by the teachings of their ages’ greatest writers, composers, artists & mediums. Their intention is to appoint a fusion of black metal, romanticism, the occult, psychedelia, folk & the improprieties of madness into one unsightly whole, much against the wishes of both Her Majesty’s Government & indeed fashionable society at large.

The multi-platinum New York trio announce a headline Uk & European tour to celebrate the release of their new album Another Mimosa. Fun Lovin’ Criminals burst onto the music scene in 1996, gate crashing the euphoric Brit-pop party with unforgettable finesse.

Cloudbusting have been championed by BBC ONE as one of the most authentic tributes in the world. Their passion for Kate’s music has won over sceptical fans everywhere, challenging perceptions of what a tribute band can be and resulting in sell-out performances across the UK.

The Manchester/London nu jazz legends, The Cinermatic Orchestra, return to Manchester Academy for their first tour and album in over 12 years!!!