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For over 30 years, Karen McBride has documented the people, places and music that have shaped Manchester. Her new exhibition brings together a personal collection of black-and-white photographs, stories and memories from behind the camera. The work follows on from her book, 'Just a Girl from North Manchester', and explores a lifetime spent documenting musicians, […] |
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Rhythms of the Diaspora: A DJ & Drum Performance Bring the family this half-term to Manchester Central Library for this Black History Month day rave. From 2–4pm, expect a live performance bringing together DJing and traditional drumming from across the African and Caribbean diasporas, for all ages. DJ Atiké and percussionist, dancer and multidisciplinary artist […] |
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Led by tutor Jim Wallace, this Ukulele Lesson is all about confidence, connection, and enjoying music together in a welcoming setting. For 25 years, Jim has been bringing his passionate music teaching experiences to venues across Manchester - and he will be returning to Central Library for another evening of strumming and good company for […] |
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Introducing the Music Theory: Monthly Drop-in Session with Owain Roberts. Do you need help with your ABRSM Theory of Music exam? Want to develop your understanding of music theory in a supportive and inclusive environment? Then come along to the Henry Watson Music Library for these free, drop-in sessions designed to give you the help […] |
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RNCM presents… At the Henry Watson Music Library is a brand new series of concerts for 2026. With each edition spotlighting a different musician from the College, the inaugural session will feature another of their aspiring stars, this time the incredibly talented harpist: Yaxin Fang. Yaxin is a harpist currently in her fourth year of […] |
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Fancy a sing on your lunch break? Or just a feel-good sing to boost your day? Then come along to our regular Library Lunchtime Choir session! There is no pressure to be a virtuoso, we're just singing to feel better. The session will be 45 minutes of warm-ups and an arrangement of a well-known tune. […] |
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On Saturday 21st November, rising electronic duo Faint Red Star will perform an intimate matinee show at the Henry Watson Music Library. Faint Red Star are a duo born in Manchester, UK. Blending soaring synths with warm, rumbling beats and stirring vocal melodies, their sound is a heady concoction of brooding synth-pop, dark wave, and […] |
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Manchester-based sax-led Woodshed Collective is unified by a shared passion for performing and composing swing, Latin jazz, fusion and bebop. The band takes inspiration from classic artists such as Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley and Oscar Peterson, aiming to develop their own sound based on the great ensembles involving these artists. The core collective consists of […] |
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Delia Derbyshire Day returns to Manchester Central Library for 2026 Honouring the work of the electronic pioneer and BBC Radiophonic Workshop icon, expect a relaxed community gathering at the Henry Watson Music Library. This year’s Delia Derbyshire Day offers a mixture of creative activities, opportunities to explore Delia's archive, have a nerdy chat with the people […] |
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A LIVE TRIBUTE SHOW!! THE PUPPET FOLK EXPERIENCE celebrates THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL A Live Tribute Show The Puppet Folk Experience is proud to present a “most sensational” festive tribute show, bringing acoustic mayhem, heart and humour to audiences this Christmas. Featuring two lifelong Muppet fans and a cast of lovingly handcrafted puppet characters, the […] |
19 Nov 2026
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