Faye MacCalman (clarinet, tenor saxophone)/John Pope (electric bass)/Christian Alderson (drums) Faye MacCalman fronts Newcastle sax-bass-drums trio, Archipelago, drawing on garage rock, minimalism and free improvisation: riffs, silence, noise and grooves create a […]
Otto Willberg (double bass)/Harry Smith (tenor saxophone)/Alexander Tod (drums) A fiery take on the sax-bass-drums trio format, favouring short and snappy tunes in the spirit of punk: free improvisation delivered […]
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. Advance: £8.50 (inc 50p bkg […]
Andrew explores the capabilities of the pocket piano – a tiny, hand-built synthesiser. He improvises sweeping soundscapes using both intricate textures and simple melodies. Bristol sax and drums duo, Run […]
Clouds both celebrate and challenge the preconceived charm of this beloved instrument with new music embracing minimalism, folk and classical - interspersed with improvisation. Advance: £8.50 (inc 50p bkg fee) […]
WORD CENTRAL a semaphore-exploding mind-flow open mic poetry & spoken word hosted by Tony Curry Thursday 3rd August Manchester Central Library 6pm – 8pm Free entry To get your name […]
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. Advance: £8.50 (inc 50p bkg fee) / […]
Come and hear Grace Victory talk about her new book No Filter. Award-winning vlogger, TV presenter and body-positive internet queen Grace Victory is well known for her open honesty. Here, […]
We are very proud to host the book launch of Gerry Potter's new collection of poetry and scripts The Accidental Splendour of the Splash at Central Library. Gerry Potter is […]
Join us for animal prints and book making fun! Have a go at letterpress printing with images from the archives. Create your own wonderful prints or take part in a […]
Pilot Light TV Festival Presents Saturday Morning Kids TV Special Vol.2: Cartoon Network. After their first super successful Saturday Morning Kids TV event back in January, Pilot Light TV Festival […]
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND The brilliant DJ John Ryan (Max 80s digital radio, Girls on Film, Gaydio) will be returning to Central Library again after the success of our first […]
From dedicated performance spaces to stairwells, screens, nooks and domes, Central Library might directly inspire your next event or intervention. Contact us to arrange a tour.
