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".

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".

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

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.

Back in 2009 The Virginmarys formed in Macclesfield. Their debut album was awarded Editors Choice by iTubes US and their songs "Bang Bang Bang" and "Just A Ride" were both iTubes Singles Of The Week!

The Southmartins are the leading tribute to The Beautiful South and The Housemartins. Having gigged the UK continuously since their formation in 2010 they have built up not only a loyal following but an unbeatable live show full of energy, soul, humour &, of course, the bulletproof back catalogue of Paul Heaton & co.

Sunflower Bean come to Manchester Academy this November - "New York is still home to bands as varied as Sunflower Bean, whose music suggests what might have happened if psychedelia had emerged after punk and the Police rather than before" - Jon Pareles of The New York Times

Country music duo, Brothers Osborne are as the name suggests two Brothers T.J. and John. They are perhaps best known for their song "Stay a Little Longer" which went Platinum in their home country of the US.

Tesseract are a British progressive metal band who formed back in 2003 in Milton Keynes. To date they've put out 4 albums, with the most successful being "Polaris" and "Sonder".

With a mix of roots, folk and reggae, Trevor Hall is an American singer songwriter and guitarist. Trevor Hall's latest album, KALA, reached #2 on the iTunes singer songwriter charts.

Across nine albums that have sold over 20 million copies worldwide, Cypress Hill redefined and shattered the boundaries of hip-hop, crafting gutter-dirty tracks that fused deep bass lines with blissful, stoned-out melodies and aggressive hard rock riffs.

Since 2011 The Interrupters have been a Ska Punk band who were formed in Los Angeles and led by Aimee Interrupter on lead vocals.

The Doors Alive widely regarded as the closest and most enthralling representation of the legendary 1960's rock gods, The Doors, in the world today. The band formed in 2005. Since then there have been 3 Jims, 2 Rays, 2 Robbys and just 1 John, but the current line up is the best it has ever been!

German guitarist, Uli Jon Roth rose to fame as the lead guitarist of the Scorpians. He embarked on his progressive rock solo career in the 90s and has released 5 studio albums since then.

2018 Return To The Kingdom Tour - Metal bands Sevendust and All That Remains come to Manchester Academy.

Reef are a rock band who were big in the 90s with a number of hit singles, best known for their "Place Your Hands" single that reached #6 in 1996. Further to that single the group also reached #8 with "Come Back Brighter".

Lip up fatty! Bad Manners are back with their annual Christmas tour. Fronted by the legendary Buster Bloodvessell, the band will be celebrating an incredible 42 years in the business just in time for the festive season. Special guest Max Splodge will be appearing at all shows!

Graveyard are a Swedish hard rock band hailing from Gothenburg. The group have had success in the Swedish album charts with "Hisingen Blues" reaching #1, "Innocence & Decadence" #2 and "Lights Out" hitting #3.

The authentic sound of The Boss and the E Street Band in a gripping and exciting new show from the finest interpreters of their music.

Rising stars of the grime scene Skengdo x AM live at the Academy, Manchester!

Once upon a time, CKY burned it all down, with a raucous, anarchic, hard rock sound soaked in the skate-punk culture that birthed them and a hard-partying lifestyle onstage and off that decimated relationships and reputations in its wake. 

The Lancashire Hotpots: Carry On Hotpotting Tour. Comedy folk band from St Helens. This fantastic band sing their songs in a Lancashire dialect. + Stu Penders & Spladoosh

As is so often the case with unique artists, it takes another one to fully appreciate them. Having lived the life and music of Johnny Cash and other country heroes who came before and since, Ben Welburn, aka CASH, has effortlessly recreated the sound, vibe and appeal of the master himself.

American metalcore band, August Burns Red comes to the Manchester Academy this December with support from Wage War.

Born in South Africa but raised in the United States as a child, Gregory Alan Isakov is a folk singer-songwriter who's popular songs have included "The Stable Song", "Big Black Car", and "Raising Cain".

The band has a reputation for being one of the best live acts currently on the circuit, appearing at the Sweden Rock festival in 2009 and Hard Rock Hell in 2011 and 2012. In 2012 they headlined the prestigious Kilkenny Festival in Ireland.

InsideOutMusic, the leading light in today’s progressive rock scene, celebrate their 25th anniversary of being a label in 2018, in what will be one of their biggest and busiest yet. To coincide with this, two of their longest serving artists, Spock’s Beard & Roine Stolt’s The Flower King’s.

American rapper and songwriter Denzel Curry Taboo Tour at Manchester Academy this December. His biggest US Rap single reached #23 "Ultimate".

Preston's Evil Blizzard are truly an enigma. Four bass players, a singing drummer.  An array of rubber masks that will give both children and adults sleepless nights for days on end - they are the most in~genious and charismatic live experience on the music scene today!

A Tribute to Manchester featuring some of the finest tributes around. Headlined by The Clone Roses who are widely regarded as the Number 1 tribute to The Stone Roses, with Mani describing them as the second-best Stone Roses in the world. Oasish will be playing the Classic Oasis songs we all know and love. Established Manchester based Smiths tribute The Smiths Ltd will also feature on the bill along with the hottest new Manchester Tribute on the scene The Courtbetweeners. Hosted by none other than Mr Manchester legend himself Clint Boon this is sure to be the biggest Madchester party around for 2018.

Chameleons Vox - Home Is Where The Heart is 2018. Performing the classic album 'STRANGE TIMES' + Special Guests

To celebrate the huge 30th Anniversary of BJÖRN AGAIN, Australian Director and Musician Rod Stephen will be taking the internationally acclaimed show on tour throughout the UK and Ireland in November/December 2018.

Maryland rockers CLUTCH, comprised of Neil Fallon (Vocals/Guitar), Tim Sult (Guitar), Dan Maines (Bass) and Jean-Paul Gaster (Drums/Percussion), have revealed they'll return to the UK this December, following the release of their new studio album.

A Manchester Academy presentation by arrangement with UTA 808 STATE : 30 LIVE : ninety - ex:el - gorgeous - don solaris - outpost transmission - transmission suite Plus Special Guest : LONE

SLADE'S chart career has spanned 3 decades and their enduring songs "Cum On  Feel  The  Noize"  and  "Coz  I  Luv  You"  are  still  featured  today  in  TV commercials for some of the Worlds biggest companies.

Ron Pope is a New York City pop and rock singer-songwriter, he'll be performing at Manchester Academy this coming January. With 13 albums released in just 10 years, his most recent was "Work" in 2017.

Royal Republic is a rock band from Sweden, formed in 2007, with 4 studio albums under their belt and a number of singles including most recently "Baby" and Uh Huh".

Never content with fitting in a category, VNV Nation’s sound blends poetic and thought provoking lyrics with a sound that ranges from melodic dance beats and indie-electronic anthems, to haunting ballads and post-classical soundtrack pieces.

Hot off the heels of winning Best Album at the Kerrang! Awards for Top 5 album ‘The Spark’, the soaring career of alt rock band Enter Shikari continues to rise as they announce their longest UK tour to date beginning on 1st December 2018.

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.

Cellar Darling are a Swiss three-piece founded in 2016. The band have describe their sound as "confidently fusing heavy alternative rock with strong folk influences and poetic lyrical tales, creating what you may very well call a New Wave Of Folk Rock".

On September 1, 2012, Long Beach Dub Allstars played their first show in 11 years at the Queen Mary Events Park next to the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, where they opened for The Wailers and played alongside Tribal Seeds.