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New Drum Kit!

Henry Watson Music Library

We have a new electronic drum kit, which will be available from this day! Our old kits have been popular features of the department and we’ve had lots of enquiries […]

MIRO – Performance

Henry Watson Music Library

Manchester International Roots Orchestra return, to perform on our Sunday Funday as part of the Festival of Libraries, bringing together musicians, instruments and musical traditions from all parts of the […]

Make Music Day

Henry Watson Music Library

The Henry Watson Music Library will again host a small festival as part of this international annual celebration of music. A variety of artists of many different styles will perform […]

Paper Piano Presents: Opening Night

Henry Watson Music Library

This is the first “Paper Piano Presents” event to mark the exhibition in the Henry Watson Music Library. As part of the opening night visitors will have the opportunity to […]

Silence is Golden

Henry Watson Music Library

Join us for live music from local artists on Saturday afternoon. This summer the Henry Watson Music Library plays host to a special guest – Yamaha’s SILENT Piano™. As part […]

Morning Music Performances

Henry Watson Music Library

We will be joined by two very different local artists for some short musical performances. One is a young acoustic guitar student working toward grade exams, who will give her […]

The Declining Winter

Henry Watson Music Library

In association with Paper Piano, The Declining Winter will perform in the Henry Watson Music Library, preceding their November tour with epic45. The self-described “(un) popular music group based in […]

Paper Piano Presents: DJ Goalpost

Henry Watson Music Library

Anyone who has visited the Paper Piano exhibition may have wondered who or what DJ Goalpost is. To answer that, and to mark the end of the exhibition, Paper Piano […]

3 Chord Ukulele Club

Henry Watson Music Library

Join us for an informal ukulele lesson and singalong. Ukulele's available. Beginners welcome! Free - please book by emailing catherine.rooney@manchester.gov.uk

Let’s Read Music 2 – Music Theory

Henry Watson Music Library

Would you like to understand the structure and meaning behind a musical composition and boost your music performance? Do yo want to boost your music performance? Get to know music […]

Christmas with Elvis!

Performance Space

Join us for a Rock 'n' Rolling Christmas Celebration with Manc Elvis and his Magical Band. Manchester’s premier Elvis tribute act present an evening packed with greatest hits and Christmas […]

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Reimagined City Workshops

Henry Watson Music Library

Join us for percussion and singing workshops. Part of a weekend of International Migrant Day activities, showcasing migrant culture through art and music. Suitable for all ages. Free - drop […]