Let’s Read Music 2 – Music Theory
Henry Watson Music LibraryWould 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 […]
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Thurston Moore in Conversation
Performance Space‘This is history—scuffed, slightly bent, plenty noisy, and indispensable.’ – Colson Whitehead One of the founding members of alternative rock band Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore’s memoir Sonic Life is fuelled by his […]
£14
Mika Karhumaa: Unlocking the Secrets of Modern Music Business Management
Henry Watson Music LibraryUnlocking the Secrets of Modern Music Business Management Join us for an engaging exploration of the cutting-edge strategies and principles that drive success in the contemporary music industry.Overview:In this dynamic […]
Doon Mackichan in Conversation
Performance SpaceBritish actor, comedian and writer Doon Mackichan joins us to launch her memoir, My Lady Parts: A Life Fighting Stereotypes. Through the roles she’s played on TV, in the theatre and […]
£12
Delia Derbyshire Day
23 November 2023 marks the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who and its hugely influential theme tune, realised by electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire. Join us for an afternoon of activity […]
Crime Central with Louise Swanson, Jose Carlos Somoza & Simon Michael!
Performance SpaceManchester Libraries, Blackwells Books and Instituto Cevantes present A Cracking Crime Central Christmas Special!! Rob Parker welcomes Louise Swanson, Simon Michael and Jose Carlos Somoza! Bringing the best from all […]
£2 – £8
Naomi Alderman in Conversation
Performance SpaceThe future is coming. The Future is here. When Martha Einkorn fled her father’s isolated compound in Oregon, she never expected to find herself working for a powerful social media mogul hell-bent […]
£12
Medicine Unboxed – Lifting the Lid on Medical Innovation
Performance SpaceMedicine Unboxed - Lifting the lid on medical innovation Doctors, artists, scammers - discover the people who have shaped the medical field and how this has impacted people’s lives. Forget […]
Christmas with Elvis!
Performance SpaceJoin 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 […]
£6
Day of Music
Henry Watson Music LibraryA day of varied musical performances from local artists, including a choir, a soprano, a solo clarinettist and a dancing new wave legend.
Empire Windrush: In Conversation Event
Performance SpaceJoin editor, Onyekachi Wambu, ‘In Conversation’ on the topic of his recently-published, ground-breaking anthology, ‘Empire Windrush’, presenting some of the best and most significant writing - poetry, fiction, journalism, essays […]
Reimagined City Workshops
Henry Watson Music LibraryJoin 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 […]
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