Strange Waves IV - Feat: Brian Jonestown Massacre, Flamingods + more TBA

Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Battering Ram’ in 2015, the heavy metal giants have released their 22nd studio album ‘Thunderbolt’ which reached the Top 30 in the official UK charts this February, at No 29 it’s their highest chart position since 1984’s ‘Crusader’ album.

Following their recent return with magnificent new single ‘Bad Friends’, Black Honey – the UK’s most loved upcoming indie band – have announced a massive UK headline tour for the autumn that culminates with a huge show at London’s Electric Ballroom.

Australian punk rock band, The Chats, are best known for their viral video for the song 'Smoko'. The group is made up of Josh Price, Matt Boggis and Eamon Sandwith.

Attila are an American metalcore band from Atlanta, Georgia. Since forming in 2005 the group have released 7 albums including the most recent 'Retribution' in 2018.

One of the UK’s leading social influencers, announces his first solo tour ‘Headlines’. In just over a year on YouTube, Jack has totalled 1.3 million subscribers, with over 117 million views to date. He currently has 785k followers on Twitter & 852.5k followers on Instagram.

Finnish rock band, The Rasmus, stop at the Manchester Academy this October. The band have sold 4 million albums worldwide with 310,000 copies in Finland. Their biggest hit in the UK reached #3 "In The Shadows".

Brian O'Reilly, but is better known as Bry. The 29 year old Irish singer/songwriter who released his first album in 2016, where he was opening for Twenty One Pilots.

Ady Suleiman comes to Manchester Academy this October. More information to follow.

American singer songwriter and actress, Hayley Kiyoko comes to Manchester Academy this October. She was the founding member of the pop group The Stunners.

Hands Like Houses + Normandie + Jule Vera at Manchester Academy this October.

As the exuberant frontman for the boundlessly imaginative Brit-pop group Supergrass, Gaz Coombes at one point seemed to be an eternal teenager -- a man destined to never lose his baby fat and never slow down.

Dub Fx the street-loop-beatboxer grew up in St Kilda/Melbourne/Australia performing in various bands before hitting the world-wide road. Dub Fx uses Roland BOSS effect & loop pedals to create sounds which when layered creates a live musical construct.

Pearl Jam UK are a Liverpool based tribute to Pearl Jam consisting of five friends who all share agenuine love and respect for one of the greatest and most influential American rock bands of all time

In celebration of their hugely anticipated debut album ‘You Are Someone Else’ on Polydor Records, Fickle Friends announce their biggest ever UK headline tour.

When it comes to Hip Hop, no one is as consistent and influential as KRS-One. It is impossible to discuss Hip Hop’s history without discussing KRS-One. His reputation as both a live performer and as Hip Hop’s resident “Teacha” has reached mythic proportions.

This seven-piece tribute band have been amazing audiences all over the Northwest with their engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd. They have been especially praised for the accuracy of their performance.

Damien Escobar is also known as Dame Esco, an American violinist, bringing a mix of classical, jazz, pop, R&B and hip hop with the sound of his violin.

boy pablo is the singer songwriter project of Nicolas Pablo Muñoz who hails from Norway. His style has been compared to Mac Demarco, he also takes influence from the 1970s Chilean music his father played.

This night promises to be one of the most riotous shows of the year as we join forces once more with the trio from Manchester, local heroes Prose. This 3 piece have already made huge waves in the Manchester music scene because of their unique fusion of hip hop, acoustic guitars and beats.

Leading the charge for 21st century rock by uncompromisingly challenging themselves and occupying the cutting edge, Shinedown engenders diehard love among millions of global fans...

Bad Touch + Aaron Buchanan And The Cult Clasics + Daxx & Roxane come to Manchester Academy this November.

American punk rock band, Anti-Flag + Cancer Bats at Manchester Academy this November.

Space Monkeys Plus Special Guests Dirty Laces. The last band signed by Tony Wilson to Factory Records back in 1995. Their song ‘Sugar Cane’ was a worldwide hit which helped us to sell over quarter of a million records of our debut album ‘The Daddy Of Them All’.

GOLDEN BROWN, STRANGE LITTLE GIRL, ALWAYS THE SUN, PEACHES,NO MORE HEROES, NICE & SLEAZY..... SOUND FAMILIAR? ALL BIG HITS, ALL GREAT SONGS, ALL WRITTEN AND SUNG BY HUGH CORNWELL, THE SONGWRITER BEHIND THE STRANGLERS.

7-piece band Fat Freddy’s Drop is internationally regarded as one of the world’s finest live draws. Over the last four LPs the New Zealanders have navigated their way from the incubator of sunshine reggae through a colour-saturated field of soul psychedelia before swerving onto a desolate Detroit superhighway at night.

With a new format of Island Vs. Island, this years Soca Explosion Cup Clash will feature 10 Soca DJs from around the eastern Caribbean battling it out for the cup. The DJs will be judged using a points earned system, over 10 individual rounds. 

The 19 members of the London African Gospel Choir, together with their amazing band, perform their own powerful twist on Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’, from start to finish.

ATeenage Fanclub presents Songs From Teenage Fanclub - The Creation Records Years. Night 1: Songs from 91-93 | Night 2: Songs from 94-97 | Night 3: Songs from 98-00. Individual night and three night tickets available.

Australian electro pop band formed in 2014 who's first single "Overnight" was produced by Daft Punk. Parcels have described themselves as "sort of a blend between electro-pop and disco-soul".

Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Old Dominion are a country rock/pop band with hip hop overtones. In the US they've had a number of hit singles including "Break Up With Him", "Song For Another Time", "No Such Thing as a Broken Heart" and "Written In The Sand".

Dubioza Kolektiv are a Bosnian band who have a fresh take on hip-hop, reggae, dub, punk, rock and Bosnian folklore. The group have 8 studio albums under their belt since they were formed back in 2003.

Formed in Notting Hill back in 1978, the band achieved mainstream success in 1985 with the album "Night Time" and single "Love Like Blood" which reached number 16 in the UK.

They absolutely nail the true vibe of a Foo’s live experience, all performed down to the closest detail making it a truly unmissable show for any Foo Fighters fan. Be sure to catch them live in 2018.

German rock guitarist Michael Schenker is he rose to fame as a member of Scorpians then went on to join the group UFO. He returns to Manchester with the Michael Schenker Fest this November at Manchester Academy.

Shakey Graves tours his new album with a stop in Manchester. This ambitious, audacious work heralds an artistic metamorphosis for the 30-year-old veteran, whose risk-taking in painting outside the lines has been rewarded tenfold.

Probably best know for his song "Coming Home", Leon Bridges is an American gospel and soul singer from Texas. Bridges will be opening for Harry Styles on his South American tour.

Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Old Dominion are a country rock/pop band with hip hop overtones. In the US they've had a number of hit singles including "Break Up With Him", "Song For Another Time", "No Such Thing as a Broken Heart" and "Written In The Sand".

American rock band Greta Van Fleet are Josh Kiszka, Jake Kiszka, Sam Kiska and Danny Wagner. The groups debut & follow up single "Highway Tune" & "Safari Song" topped the US rock charts.

The band released their new album, Crooked Shadows, in February and this tour marks the first time fans in the UK will get the chance to hear the new tracks live. Highlighted by tracks like We Fight and Heart Beat Here, the album was the band’s first full length offering in over eight years.

Singer songwriter Jessie J is an R&B singer who has enjoyed a number of #1 hit singles with "Price Tag", "Domino" and most recently "Bang Bang".

Basement were formed in Ipswich back in 2009, since then they've called it a day and got back together. The band are influenced by melodic hardcore punk. Singles released by the group include "Promise Everything", "Overseized" and "Aquasun".

The Glitch Mob, Los Angeles electronic music group consiting of edIT, Boreta and Ooah. Singles for the group include "Go Light", "Can't Kill Us", "Bad Wings" and "Beyond Monday".

Already known as one of the UK’s most ferocious live acts. Expect big riffs, bigger beats and the sense of beer-hurling mayhem that has followed the band from their earliest shows in Tunbridge Wells boozers to the main stages at major European and US festivals.

There will only ever be one David Bowie, he was unique in every way and an inspiration to millions. Absolute Bowie, Europe’s Finest David Bowie Tribute continue to celebrate the life and music of the Starman with a spectacular show uniting Bowie fans across the UK.

Fleetwood Bac & Too Petty - (Fleetwood Mac & Tom Petty Tribute Night) at Manchester Academy this November

Coining the stage name 'Cavetown', Robin has made multiple appearances on stages around Cambridge, captivating his audience with his gentle sound, and moving some to tears with his nostalgic and introspective lyrics

Singer songwriter, Anne-Marie comes to Manchester Academy. With several charting singles including "Friends", "2002" and "Ciao Adios" to name just a few!

While Pitchshiter were known for their industrial metal sound, the group have later become more melodic and punk influenced. The group have been compared to the likes of The Prodigy. Pitchshifter highest charting UK singles was the 1997 "Microwaved".

GArkells are a Canadian rock band who formed in Ontario back in 2006. Since then they've had three #1 singles in their home country with "Leather Jacket", "Private School" and "Knocking at the Door".

Miles Kane is the co-frontman of the Last Shadow Puppets, and former frontman of the Rascals before their break-up in August 2009. Singles include "Give Up", "First of My Kind" and "Come Closer". His album "Don't Forget Who You Are" reached #8 in the UK.

English electronic music duo formed in London back in 2014. The group consists of James Hatcher (producer) and Andy Clutterbuck (singer and producer) both write, record and produce the music of HONNE. Their first album "Warm on a Cold Night" reached #37 in the UK.

Brothers Harry and Alfie Hudson-Taylor are Hudson Taylor. The boys are an Irish folk group formed back in 2011. Their last album, Feel It Again reached Number 4 in the Irish album charts.