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SUMMARY:Live Music: Access Creative College presents ‘Live In The Library’
DESCRIPTION:The Henry Watson Music Library invites you to experience ‘Live In The Library’\, a brand new showcase event in collaboration with the Access Creative College. \n\nAs one of the city’s most respected music institutions\, Access Creative College will be taking over the music library with a series of special live performances from its current crop of talented musicians. \n\nAn unmissable opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow\, from the comfort of your library\, this FREE daytime event will showcase performances from a wide range of rising talents across the college\, including intimate sets from solo singers to frenetic full band arrangements. \nFollowing the success of their inaugural launch event in the Spring\, the 2026 cohort will be rounding the Summer term off with a bang. Full line-up TBC.\n\nThe event is open to the public\, and completely free to attend. See you down the front!\n \nFree – please drop in \nPlease consider making a donation to support our cultural programme if you can\, either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
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SUMMARY:Launch gig: AnaKi
DESCRIPTION:On Monday 15 June\, rising North-west star AnaKi will launch her latest single with an intimate live show and listening party at the Henry Watson Music Library.  \nAnaKi isa Manchester based singer-songwriter\, who blends her faith with honest lyrics to bring people to a posture of introspection. \nThe new single she will be premiering\, “Lord Don’t”\, is a prayer that requests for grounding as the world keeps spinning\, trying to take her in many directions. \nAt this special launch event\, attendees can expect live performances of AnaKi’s acclaimed previous singles\, a few covers\, and perhaps even a preview of a brand new song yet to be debuted. \nExpect an intimate\, memorable and soulful night to remember. \nThis event is FREE. Reserve a ticket via Eventbrite here to ensure a place\, or please pop-by on the evening. \nPlease support our cultural programme by donating at our cash or contactless donation boxes\, or online.\n \nListen to more by Anaki here:
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/launch-gig-anaki/
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SUMMARY:Live Music: Access Creative College presents ‘Live In The Library’
DESCRIPTION:The Henry Watson Music Library invites you to experience ‘Live In The Library’\, a brand new showcase event in collaboration with the Access Creative College. \n\nAs one of the city’s most respected music institutions\, Access Creative College will be taking over the music library with a series of special live performances from its current crop of talented musicians. \n\nAn unmissable opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow\, from the comfort of your library\, this FREE daytime event will showcase performances from a wide range of rising talents across the college\, including intimate sets from solo singers to frenetic full band arrangements. \nFollowing the success of their inaugural launch event in the Spring\, the 2026 cohort will be rounding the Summer term off with a bang. Full line-up TBC.\n\nThe event is open to the public\, and completely free to attend. See you down the front!\n \nFree – please drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation to support our cultural programme if you can\, either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/live-music-access-creative-college-presents-live-in-the-library-2/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Woodshed Collective - Live at the Library!
DESCRIPTION:Jazz quartet to perform a special lunchtime set at the Henry Watson Music Library this June. \n\n\n\n\nWoodshed Collective is unified by a shared passion for performing and composing jazz in its many forms. \nThe band takes its inspiration from traditional artists such as Charlie Parker\, Miles Davis and Cannonball Adderley\, aiming to develop their own sound based on the trademark sounds of these artists. \nThe collective consists of Olli Bonada on the piano\, saxophonist David Sotunde\, experienced bassist Darren Randle and drummer Luke Komlosy. \nThe quartet is looking forward to bringing their sound to Central Library’s Henry Watson Music Library for a special lunchtime show\, with their one-hour setlist includes upcoming original single ‘Spiralling’ as well as classic standards such as ‘Take the “A” Train’ and ‘My Favorite Things’. \nPurchase ‘pay-what-you-can’ tickets on Eventbrite here or click on ‘Book Now’ below. \nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/woodshed-collective-live-at-the-library/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
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SUMMARY:Make Music Day Gig: Greater Manchester Voices choir
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Make Music Day 2026\, the Greater Manchester Voices choir will be performing a very special set in the Henry Watson Music Library.  \nThe Greater Manchester Voices is a lively community choir based in South Manchester\, built on three simple foundations: Singing\, Smiling and Socialising. \nFounded by Musical Director Ollie Mills in 2011\, the choir are going strong in their 15th year. Meeting every Thursday at St Nicholas Church\, Kingsway they have a reputation for belting out anything from pop and show tunes\, to jazz and classical\, and even a little world music. \nWith an “everyone welcome” attitude\, the encouraging group is made up of four vocal sections who enthusiastically rehearse all year round. The result is a choir with luscious harmonies and ambitious vocal arrangements. \nTaking place on Saturday 20th June\, this FREE afternoon concert at Central Library\, is titled “Summer Songs In The City”. The show will mark their first public outing in Manchester city centre and the group are excited to share their joy of singing with a new audience. \nVisitors can expect Bowie\, Fleetwood Mac\, Coldplay\, Lloyd-Webber\, traditional African songs and even a sea shanty…. \nFree – just drop in! \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library \n \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/make-music-day-gig-greater-manchester-voices-choir/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
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