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SUMMARY:'Musick' in Manchester 1744/45
DESCRIPTION:Musick in Manchester 1744/45 recreates the first ever public concert series known to have been given in Manchester\, prefiguring the remarkable musical tradition that accompanied Manchester’s development into one of Europe’s leading industrial cities. Remarkable\, and until now underrepresented\, the series includes sixteen concert programmes\, which survive in a literary transcript by John Harland written a century later in 1844. Through research by Dr Pauline Nobes\, many works can be identified directly\, but we also utilise Manchester’s archives\, most notably the extraordinary collection of Cardinal Ottoboni\, housed at Manchester’s Henry Watson Library\, bringing to light a significant amount of neglected music. Join us for the third concert in our series\, which recreates the original concert first performed on 9th July 1745. \nPauline Nobes\, is recognised as one of Europe’s foremost Baroque vioiniists and specialists in historical performance practice. For many years she worked with period instrument ensembles such as The English Baroque Soloists\, The English Concert and Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique playing in the most prestigious concert halls and festivals throughout Europe\, the USA and Japan participating in over 100 CD productions.  For many years Pauline was concertmaster for The Academy of Ancient Music\, Das Neue Orchester and Musica Antiqua Köln.  Now guest leading in European Opera theaters\, she also continues her commitment to teaching\, at home and abroad and is Artistic Director and leader for Manchester Baroque. \nFree – drop in – please consider making a donation if you can either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/musick-in-manchester-1744-45/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220530T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220530T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
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SUMMARY:North West Mixtape
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this closing event ‘North West Mixtape’ in which selections of archive audio from the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project are celebrated. We’ve spent the last three years digitising\, cataloguing and clearing the rights for over 4000 recordings from archives across the North West region. This event pairs an audio-visual showreel of key recordings preserved during the project with live performances from two local artists. Gary Fisher and Freda Wallace will use and rework archive extracts from Kirkby Local History Society and Women Cotton Mill Workers recordings (respectively) to form new\, live pieces of sound art. Gary Fisher is a sound artist and experimental composer whose work explores sound through processes of inquiry and experimentation with objects\, actions\, words\, places\, and technologies. Freda Wallace is a multi-disciplinary artist\, one strand of which allows her to create industrial soundscapes using sewing machines. \nFree – drop in – please consider making a donation if you can either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library \nhttps://northwestsoundheritage.org/ \nYou can find out more about the national Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project at the British Library’s website. Unlocking Our Sound Heritage is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nhttps://www.bl.uk/projects/unlocking-our-sound-heritage
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/north-west-mixtape/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220428T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
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SUMMARY:MIRO Chamber Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate performance by a Manchester International Roots Orchestra chamber ensemble in the Hentry Watson Music Library on the First Floor of Central Library. \nThe Manchester International Roots Orchestra (MIRO) is a unique ensemble of musicians with roots from across the world including students from the RNCM. Our repertoire skilfully combines diverse musical influences from haunting Eastern European melodies\, to the delicate textures of Middle Eastern percussion and vocals; through to soulful Sufi chants of South Asia\, joyful African gospel – embracing rap\, hip-hop\, classical music and jazz along the way. \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/miro-chamber-ensemble/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220308T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20220211T101039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T101039Z
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day: Songbird
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the oculus area on the ground floor for this short concert by the RNCM Chamber Choir\, in celebration of International Women’s Day. Inspired by birdsong\, ‘Songbird’  is an all female composer programme. The programme will include works by Fanny Mendelssohn\, Sarah Quartel and Roxanna Panufnik. \nThe RNCM Chamber Choir is an auditioned ensemble of 24 voices and is open to students of all Schools of Study. The Chamber Choir regularly participates in projects with the Hallé\, recently as the semi-chorus in Berlioz’s Romeo and Juliet and alongside the chorus in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. They also have a close relationship with the Edvard Grieg Kor\, a professional vocal ensemble based in Bergen\, Norway. In 2019 the Chamber Choir travelled to Bergen to perform Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms with the EGK and Bergen Philharmonic under the baton of Thierry Fischer. The choir benefits from the involvement of David Hill\, the RNCM’s International Chair in Choral Conducting\, who visits several times a year\, and Stuart Overington\, who directs the ensembles. \nFree- please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/international-womens-day-songbird/
LOCATION:Archives+ Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211013T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
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SUMMARY:#Like Chopin – Mysterious Story in Manchester
DESCRIPTION:#LikeChopin – The Mysterious Story of Chopin in Manchester   \nIn August 1848 Fryderyk Chopin travelled to Britain.  \nDuring the visit he also gave a performance in Manchester.  \nThe concert took place at the Manchester’s Gentleman Concert Hall on Peter Street. The Hall was demolished in 1887 and The Midland Hotel was built on the site. it is reported that his concert in Manchester was attended by the largest audience Chopin ever performed for! \nWant to find out more? A brand new exhibition curated by the Polish Consulate is now on display at the Henry Watson Music Library in Manchester Central Library.  \nThere is also an online exhibition celebrating Chopin’s visit to Manchester for you to view here.  \n“#LikeChopin concept has been devised to bring a closer look into the Fryderyk Chopin journey to The United Kingdom. By combining a plethora of interesting details associated with Chopin’s Manchester concert we have created an attractive visual identity which was applied both in online exhibition and to that which may be seen at Manchester Central Library. We are glad that so many people appreciated the concept and by the same token valued our creative approach. This means that creativity with a modicum of mystery is what binds us together around positive symbols..” Said. Patryk Gowin Vice Consul and Head of Public and Cultural Diplomacy Section at Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Manchester.  
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/likechopin-mysterious-story-in-manchester/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210907T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210907T200000
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SUMMARY:Dave Haslam 'All You Need is Dynamite' Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:In ‘All You Need Is Dynamite: Acid\, the Angry Brigade\, and the End of the Sixties’ – the latest in his Art Decades series of small format books – Dave Haslam explores the fading of Sixties dreams of peace and love\, and the emergence of urban terrorist groups\, particularly the Angry Brigade who carried out dozens of bomb attacks in Britain. Haslam tracks the political campaigns\, the police repression\, and Angry Brigade links to Manchester and the city’s underground paper ‘Mole Express’ (a bible for local acid-freaks\, and fans of the Weather Underground and the Edgar Broughton Band); he uncovers a heady mix of left-wing politics\, psychedelic music\, police raids and political violence. \nAt this launch event Dave Haslam will be discussing this new book\, and welcoming special guest Bruce Mitchell; a renowned musician who played regularly at venues including Roger Eagle’s club the Magic Village (1968-1970). Copies of the book will for sale; a book signing will conclude the event. \nThe event will also mark the launch the Manchester Digital Music Archive online exhibition of back issues of ‘Mole Express’. \nAlthough Covid regulations have been relaxed\, we have cut the capacity of the venue by 40% to allow more social distancing\, and we would ask attendees to wear a mask at least on arrival at the Library. \nTickets are £6 (£3 concessions for unwaged\, low-waged and NHS staff) \n \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/dave-haslam-all-you-need-is-dynamite-book-launch/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Music,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210717T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210717T163000
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SUMMARY:Hamdel Ensemble Concert
DESCRIPTION:See a free LIVE gig by Iranian maestro musician Seyed Ali Jaberi and the Hamdel Ensemble on Saturday 17 July with two COVID safe repeated concerts at 2pm or 3.30pm.  \nFans of world music get – at last – an opportunity to hear global music which is extremely limited due to the restrictions on international travel. The concert is presented by Community Arts North West (CAN) with Manchester Central Library and Crossing Footprints to celebrate Manchester Libraries’ award as a Library of Sanctuary\, welcoming people seeking sanctuary and new migrants to the UK. The intimate (and COVID safe) performance is rooted in the life\, poetry\, and spiritual beliefs of the 13th-century Persian poet\, Rumi\, and connects audiences to the rich traditions of Sufism through music and whirling dervish dance. The performance is a ticket only with a limited capacity to keep audiences safe and tickets are selling fast. Seyed Ali jaberi has a huge worldwide following. His albums are hugely popular with both traditional Sufi music and world music fans. In 2019\, he toured to UK venues and festivals including Birmingham Symphony Hall\, The Sage\, Gateshead\, HOME\, Manchester\, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In the autumn\, there will be more Library of Sanctuary events in Manchester’s branch libraries and we’ll share news of the events soon. \nFree – booking required
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/hamdel-ensemble-concert/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200319T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200319T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
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SUMMARY:Club Ceoil: Manchester’s Irish Traditional Music Archive
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED \nA celebration of Manchester’s traditional Irish music with young musicians\, plus a presentation exploring the collaboration of the Club Ceoil Archive in partnership with the British Library’s ‘Unlocking Our Sound Heritage’ \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/club-ceoil-manchesters-irish-traditional-music-archive/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200127T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
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SUMMARY:Songs of Arrival
DESCRIPTION:As part of Holocaust Memorial Day\, Manchester Jewish Museum’s song-writing group will present an initial performance of songs inspired by the moving stories of Jewish Refugees arriving in Cheetham in the 1930s and 1940s. We have been working with baritone singer Peter Brathwaite (originally from Cheetham) Israeli opera composer Na’ama Zisser and community composer and saxophonist Joe Steele for the past 6 months to bring to life the real life stories within our oral history collection\, highlighting the experience of those arriving in Cheetham having fled their home countries. \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/songs-of-arrival/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191113T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20190912T111114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T111157Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Moore & Archie Moss
DESCRIPTION:Accordion/Viola/Electronics duo debuting brand new material from their upcoming album to be released in 2020. \nWidely regarded as two of the best players\, innovators and performers in traditional folk amongst a precociously gifted generation\, their finely-crafted arrangements wield a rare potency. Now\, having toured with with some of the biggest and brightest acts in the British folk scene\, they reconvene to perform as a duo. \nWhilst intrinsically borrowing from English and other European Traditional Dance music\, sonically Moore and Moss have their heads firmly in the present\, understanding the values of contemporary music and art making.The distinct pulse\, energy and group-intuition of trad-music haunts their playing as they continue to push the creative boundaries for English instrumental music\, listening and responding to the world around them as much as their musical ancestors. \nDoors: 6pm; Performance start: 6:30pm
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/tom-moore-archie-moss/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191108T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191108T235900
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20191022T143230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T143230Z
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SUMMARY:Retro Silent Disco
DESCRIPTION:Hurrah. The next Retro Silent Disco is on Friday 8th November. The day the Christmas Markets open in Manchester! Spend the early evening soaking up the festive atmosphere in Albert Square\, then dance the night away in the fabulous Central Library. \nDon’t worry\, we won’t be overdoing the Christmas songs that early in November. We’re planning to party with the best retro hits from the 60’s to the 90s! \n8pm till midnight. Over 18’s only. Bar open all evening.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/retro-silent-disco-4/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190801T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190801T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20190603T133058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T133853Z
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SUMMARY:The Road to Peterloo
DESCRIPTION:Musical concert performance of street ballads written around the time of the Peterloo Massacre\, telling the story of the underlying circumstances\, the events of the day\, and the aftermath. Songs are performed by folk musicians Pete Coe\, Brian Peters and Laura Smyth\, with a variety of acoustic instruments.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-road-to-peterloo/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190622T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190622T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20190520T124653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T124857Z
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SUMMARY:Peterloo in Sound
DESCRIPTION:Sound as Being will present ‘Peterloo in Sound’ a 5.1 sound composition by Mark Pilkington inspired by a historical event that came to be known as ‘The Peterloo Massacre’\, that happened in Manchester\, England on the 16th August\, 1819. \nThe sound material consists of location recordings captured from student protests held in Manchester 2010 and the rural the setting of Maccelesfield Forest\, Cheshire in 2010. Historical transcriptions and archive sound recordings were gathered with the help of Prof. Robert Poole of the University of Central Lancashire\, The Peoples History Museum\, Manchester\, The North West Sound Archive and the British Library. The text transcriptions provided a narrative framework to structure the electroacousitc sounds. The soundscape recordings were sonically transformed using a computer and spatially arranged within a 5.1 loud speaker array. \nThe spatial aspect of the composition considers the listeners position\, reception and inclusion. Realised at NOVARS Research Centre\, the University of Manches \nFree – booking recommended
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/peterloo-in-sound/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190621T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190621T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20190510T141915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T084734Z
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SUMMARY:Make Music Day 2019
DESCRIPTION:This event celebrates the diverse and inclusive nature of music making in Manchester. Showcasing the musical talent of our visitors to Central Library\, and demonstrating the range of musical instruments freely available to our library members\, join us throughout the day for impromptu performances. \nFree – just drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/make-music-day-2019/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190321T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20190219T124613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T134211Z
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SUMMARY:Both Sides Now International Showcase
DESCRIPTION:A bold\, experimental and genre-spanning evening of new music created as part of a unique cross-European collaboration. \nThis free one-off performance will showcase new music and visuals by Laura Campbell (UK) and Mari Sainio (Finland) who have been mentored by multi-instrumentalist and producer LoneLady. \nThe event will begin with an in-conversation with the three artists where they’ll discuss their creative processes\, the inspiration behind their new work and why international collaboration is more important than ever. \nCampbell and Sainio were chosen by a panel of Brighter Sound and Manchester City Council’s Library staff following a public call-out across the UK and Europe in December 2018. \nA Liverpool-based writer and musician\, Laura Campbell creates sound and music compositions for installation and film\, and was part of 90’s electronic band Mulu. \nA native of Helsinki\, composer and producer Mari Sainio combines classical music elements with cinematic melodies and electronic soundscapes and has previously worked with the Baltic Sea Philharmonic and Imogen Heap. \nThis is the first in a series of international commissions as part of Both Sides Now – a groundbreaking initiative to support gender equality in music. This event is brought to you by Brighter Sound and Library Live – a Manchester City Council & Manchester Central Library Development Trust initiative. \nFree – booking required
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/both-sides-now-international-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180929T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20180801T114544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T094044Z
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SUMMARY:Over 50's Line Dance Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:To Celebrate Valuing Older People’s Day\, Manchester Libraries and Manchester Prairie Dogs present \nA BEGINNERS LINE DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA\n\nAge friendly line dance lessons\nCounty and Western photo booth\nGames and quizzes\nRefreshments at the Watering Hole\n\nPlaces are free but limited so please book early by calling 0161 234 1940 or emailing j.kettlety@manchester.gov.uk. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/50s-line-dance-hoedown/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180720T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180720T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20180529T183029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T183355Z
UID:1811-1532116800-1532127600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Keep the Faith Silent Disco
DESCRIPTION:Our favourite DJ John Ryan returns to Central Library with another Retro Silent Disco on Friday 20th July with a special summer treat. \nThis time you can dance the night away to – \nThe Best Northern Soul and Motown featuring Gloria Jones\, Al Wilson\, The Flirtations and all the biggest dance floor fillers. \nMade in Manchester Stone Roses\, The Smiths\, Oasis\, Happy Mondays\, Joy Division\, James\, M People and possibly Herman’s Hermits! \nClassic Summer Hits time to spice up your life and shake your booty with a celebration of the best 70’s to 00’s pop hits. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/keep-faith-silent-disco/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180331T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20180110T122651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T122651Z
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SUMMARY:Twelfth Day - Live
DESCRIPTION:In the wordless communication that passes between Orcadian fiddler Catriona Price and Peebles harpist Esther Swift as they perform\, the strength of their decade-long musical partnership\, friendship and shared humour is evident.  \nIt’s this depth of connection\, and tangible desire to have fun\, that gives Twelfth Day its extra edge. This is not so much a duo\, but a two person quartet. Their two distinctly different voices\, the fiddle\, and the pedal harp\, build layer upon layer of a complex and ever-evolving sound\, rich with rhythm\, harmony and texture.  \nTwelfth Day are happy to be hard to define. Classically trained\, they bring outstanding technical ability as well as an adventurous mix of folk\, jazz and classical influences to their compositions and arrangements – blended with the folklore and inspirations of their respective Scottish Highland and Lowland upbringings. \n“a boldly brilliant record\, suffused with dark humour and wildly inventive musicianship” ★★★★★ fRoots \n“genre-blending style that is both edgy and inventive. . . A bold\, intriguing set.” ★★★★ The Guardian \n“challenging\, virtuosic music that is far more than the sum of its parts” ★★★★ The Skinny \n“one of the most rewarding listening experiences to be placed before an audience this year.” Folk Radio UK
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/twelfth-day-live/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180216T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180217T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20171214T190704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T192807Z
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SUMMARY:We Built This City: Retro Silent Disco Returns!
DESCRIPTION:You don’t need Romeo and Juliet in your life to enjoy our silent disco crazy crazy nights! Just grab your handbags and gladrags and discover a reason to believe. Whether you are an owner of a lonely heart searching for the power of love or a piano man desperate to fly away on a runaway train we’ll find the perfect song for you. Heaven is a place on earth. Oh yeah! \nWe can now announce that due to popular demand there will be a channel dedicated to ROCK BALLADS! \nOur favourite DJ John Ryan from RETRO SILENT DISCO will be here to make your disco dreams come true. \nBar open till midnight.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/built-city-retro-silent-disco-returns/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170923T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170923T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20170821T154757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170821T154757Z
UID:756-1506159000-1506184200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:It was 50 Years Ago Today -  Scratch choir & concert
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin a choir for the day\, to rehearse and perform a selection of songs from the ground breaking Beatles’ album Sgt. Pepper plus other well-known songs from the era. As a choir\, you will learn distributed material from scratch\, rehearsed during the day by choral director Eleanor Mottershead with piano accompaniment from Tim Mottershead – and you will perform to a live audience later the same day! \nMorning rehearsal: 9.30-12\nAfternoon rehearsal: 12.45-3.15\nConcert: 3.30-4.30ish \nFull price: £22.50 (early bird discount) £25 on the day\nConcession: £18 (early bird discount) £20 on the day\nAdditional siblings: £15 (early bird discount) £18 on the day\nInformal enquiries: timmottersheadpiano@gmail.com 01457 856530 \nThe final performance will be free for everyone to enjoy.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/50-years-ago-today-scratch-choir-concert/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170831T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170831T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20170801T151037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T151037Z
UID:708-1504175400-1504193400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Build a Noise Machine Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to build your own noise machine and explore graphical sound and performance. \nOur Noise Machines are electronic musical instruments based on analogue synthesizer circuitry that respond to changes in light via a light sensor interface. Our DIY Kits are simple oscillator circuits with a light sensor that will introduce you to electronics and circuit building and the principle of working with light to create sound. \nMorning session: BUILD A NOISE MACHINE 10:30 – 12:30 \nUsing our new ‘DIY Noise Machine Kits’\, build your own mini synthesizer with light sensor. Learn about electronic components\, and how to make a fully working circuit. The kits respond to changes in light\, once the circuits are built\, you can play your new instruments. \nAfternoon session: GRAPHICAL SOUND AND PERFORMANCE 13:30 – 15:30 \nExplore the principles of graphical sound\, creating paper scores inspired by drawings thinking about pattern\, visual rhythms and the sonic output of visual shapes. Using turntables and light Theremin circuits play\, collaborate and listen to your paper scores in a live demo. \nThis workshop is open to everyone and is suitable for children aged 12+ \nThis workshop is delivered on behalf of the Big Ideas Generators project by Noise Orchestra \nCome and join in the fun with Noise Orchestra and make some noise!
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/build-noise-machine-workshop/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170804T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170804T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20170622T104713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T104750Z
UID:582-1501860600-1501864200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Polygon Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Tom Thorp’s new ensemble of nimble-fingered\, northern talents subverts the roles within the saxophone quartet with experimental composition techniques: energetic and always musical. \nAdvance: £8.50 (inc 50p bkg fee) / OTD: £10   \nA Manchester Jazz Festival event
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/polygon-quartet/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170803T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170803T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20170622T104133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T104133Z
UID:579-1501774200-1501777800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Clouds Harp Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Clouds both celebrate and challenge the preconceived charm of this beloved instrument with new music embracing minimalism\, folk and classical – interspersed with improvisation. \nAdvance: £8.50 (inc 50p bkg fee) / OTD: £10   \nA Manchester Jazz Festival event
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/clouds-harp-quartet/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170802T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170802T164000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20170622T103508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T103508Z
UID:575-1501687800-1501692000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Double bill - Andrew Woodhead: Pocket Piano + Run Logan Run
DESCRIPTION:Andrew explores the capabilities of the pocket piano – a tiny\, hand-built synthesiser. He improvises sweeping soundscapes using both intricate textures and simple melodies. \nBristol sax and drums duo\, Run Logan Run strive for intensity within the moment – from quiet\, bird-like noises to huge\, monolithic sounds. \nAdvance: £8.50 (inc 50p bkg fee) / OTD: £10 \nA Manchester Jazz Festival event
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/double-bill-andrew-woodhead-pocket-piano-run-logan-run/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170801T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170801T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20170622T102808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T102808Z
UID:571-1501601400-1501605000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Future Currents
DESCRIPTION:Electrifying guitarists Alex Roth\, Chris Montague and Chris Sharkey exploit the instrument’s full potential to create music of extremes\, using extended techniques and expansive soundscapes. \nAdvance: £8.50 (inc 50p bkg fee) / OTD: £10   \nA Manchester Jazz Festival event
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/future-currents/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170731T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170731T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20170620T123307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T101823Z
UID:536-1501516800-1501518600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Jazz North northern line: Early Nite
DESCRIPTION:Otto Willberg (double bass)/Harry Smith (tenor saxophone)/Alexander Tod (drums)\n\nA fiery take on the sax-bass-drums trio format\, favouring short and snappy tunes in the spirit of punk: free improvisation delivered with humour\, melody and fun.\n\n\n\n\n“The band has been described as “Imagine Eric Dolphy playing Stravinsky-esque circus music and you’ll get some inkling of the kind of music that Early Nite make.”\nFree Range\, Canterbury \n“The compositions are all written quickly\, and with no undue preciousness. We then try to learn the music in an equally quick way\, resulting in a high turnaround of material. We like the process of approaching concerts with fresh material each time\, which stops us from falling into the traps of repeating ourselves. A review from our performance at Smugglers Festival said that “Early Nite play rapid-fire off-kilter grooves with invention\, precision and a very dry wit.”  \n“Musically\, some of the influences that we might identify with would be Ornette Coleman’s Prime Time band\, Henry Threadgill’s trio AIR\, Fluxus performance pieces and DADA’s destructive and primal spirit. Perhaps the most integral aspect of Early Nite however\, is the necessity to have extreme amounts of fun during our performances\, and for that to translate to our audience.” \nA Manchester Jazz Festival event  \nFree – please drop in (subject to availability)
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/jazz-north-northern-line-early-nite/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170731T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20170620T115548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T101603Z
UID:524-1501511400-1501513200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Jazz North northern line: Archipelago
DESCRIPTION:Faye MacCalman (clarinet\, tenor saxophone)/John Pope (electric bass)/Christian Alderson (drums) \nFaye MacCalman fronts Newcastle sax-bass-drums trio\, Archipelago\, drawing on garage rock\, minimalism and free improvisation: riffs\, silence\, noise and grooves create a collage of hard-edged blocks of sound that evolve over the performance. \nA Manchester Jazz Festival event  \nFree – please drop in (subject to availability) \n \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/jazz-north-northern-line/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170621T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20170525T134151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T134230Z
UID:365-1498046400-1498075200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:International Music Day: The music everywhere and the concert nowhere
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate International Music Day we will have a series of informal pop-up musical performances throughout the day with opportunities to share your love of music as a listener or performer. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/international-music-day-the-music-everywhere-and-the-concert-nowhere/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170603T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20170530T130029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T130115Z
UID:377-1496500200-1496505600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Amore!
DESCRIPTION:If music be the food of love…join us and the City of Manchester Opera to hear beautiful\, accessible\, opera. \nConductor: Juan Ortunõ \nAccompanist: Jonathan Ellis \nBook tickets at www.comoperasec@btinternet.com \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/amore/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170518T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065603
CREATED:20170502T121022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170502T121856Z
UID:281-1495130400-1495137600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Juliet the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Letters sent between Frank Merrick\, pianist and tutor at the RNCM\, and his wife Hope Squires throughout Merrick’s imprisonment during WWI for being an opponent to the war effort provide the inspiration for this unique evening of music\, as part of Manchester After Hours 2017. \nRNCM composers Philippos Rousiamanis and Deane Smith have written two new works specially for the Wolfson Reading Room\, which will be performed by an ensemble of singers and cellists\, with singing glasses. \nExploring themes of loss and intimacy\, the two pieces are performed independently and then gradually combined as the evening progresses. There will also be a display of letters\, programmes\, articles and other materials uncovered during the RNCM’s research into Manchester’s musical life in the First World War. \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/juliet-the-moon/
CATEGORIES:Music
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