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Manchester can lay claim to many of the country’s
biggest pop and rock acts, from the Stone Roses and Oasis
to Take That and Lisa Stansfield. But the city not only discovers the best, it also plays host to the world’s hottest stars at its many concert halls and gig venues. To catch a glimpse of the biggest names in pop, rock and classical music then get along to the Manchester Evening News Arena [map] – Europe’s largest indoor concert venue. In the past the 21,000 seat arena has hosted a wide variety of live music, including U2, Robbie Williams, Britney Spears and Pavarotti. British and American singing stars on their first UK tour usually play at Carling Apollo [map] in the city centre, where performances by Asian superstars can often be seen. If you’re more into indie and dance music then the Manchester Academy [map], located close the University of Manchester, is the place for you. This trendy purpose-built venue holds around 1,800 people and is the main base for well-known indie and dance bands descending on Manchester. It also has a large bar and chill-out area where you can take a break from all that dancing and enjoy a well-earned drink. To see the stars of tomorrow before anyone else try the Roadhouse [map], a sweaty basement venue that plays host to up-and-coming bands and great club nights. It may also be worth popping into the Star and Garter Hotel, a traditional pub, which has established quite a reputation for its live music in recent years. It started by offering free space to any band that could bring its own audience, which gave many new artists the chance of their first gig. But more recently it became the only pub-sized venue in the UK to host Status Quo during their latest tour. For jazz and blues head to the converted theatre Band on the Wall [map], which has regular jam nights and provides a place for local jazz bands to perform. If classical music is more your style then why not pay a visit to the Bridgewater Hall [map] on Lower Mosley Street – one of the city’s major architectural landmarks. It boasts a state-of-the-art 2340 seat auditorium and is home to the world famous Halle Orchestra and the main performance base for the Manchester Philharmonic Orchestra. The venue, which hosts regular classical concerts, also has a café-bar, restaurant and the best corporate entertainment facilities in the city. Manchester has many bars and clubs with nights dedicated to live bands, including Dimitri’s Tapas Bar Tavern [map] and the Solomon Grundy, which both hold jazz nights at the weekends. A well known pub on the live music scene is Night and Day [map] in the Northern Quarter, which offers a range of different musical styles from local dance acts to NME-endorsed indie bands. Heading out of the city centre to the vibrant district of Chorlton you’ll find Saints, a lively café-bar with the added bonus of live soul and blues music every Wednesday and Sunday. With traditional Irish music becoming trendy in pubs across the globe it’s no surprise that Manchester is keeping up with its neighbours with bars holding regular Irish-themed nights. One of the most popular is at the Peveril of the Peak [map] on St Peter’s Square, which has live Irish folk music on every Tuesday night. Mulligans [map], located just off Deansgate, also has its own live Irish band on every Tuesday and Sunday night that is sure to have you tapping your feet while enjoying a pint of Guinness. So whether you’re after a night of soul and blues or want to see one of the world’s biggest pop acts, there is a venue in Manchester to accommodate your musical taste. If you want to comment on our choices or recommend somewhere, why not use our What You Recommend form to let us know. |
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