Katy J Pearson | New Century | Mon 2 Dec | From 7pm | £19

Bristolian singer-songwriter Katy J Pearson will be bringing her lilting Americana and tripping pop melodies to New Century to kick off the week.

Embracing a vibrant and unexpected set of new sounds with heartfelt folk storytelling, Katy J Pearson is a much-anticipated addition to another packed week for one of the city’s finest new musical venues.

34 Hanover St, Manchester M4 4AH
Demob Happy | Night and Day | Tue 3 Dec | From 7.30pm | From £16

Newcastle rock trio, Demob Happy, will be taking to the stage at Night and Day this Tuesday following the release of their third album, Divine Machines.

Their latest project is all about harnessing the trio’s delicate tightrope of heaviness and melody, sweetness and riffs while riding it up to the stratosphere.

26 Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JN, Tel: 0161 236 1822
Jonathan Scales | Band on the Wall | Thu 5 Dec | 8pm - 11pm | £12.50

Head to Band on the Wall this Thursday to check out the superb Jonathan Scales Fourchestra — all about combining elements of jazz, classical and progressive rock, peppered with Latin rhythms and soulful outbursts of funk.

The power trio of electric bass (E’Lon JD), drums (Maison Guidry), and steel pans (Jonathan Scales) expertly blend genres from across the globe providing quite the listening experience indeed.

The Beautiful Sinners | Thu 5 Dec | Ramona | 8.30pm - 10.30pm | From £7

Manchester-based seven piece musical outlet, The Beautiful Sinners, will be delivering their signature hybrid sounds of underground RnB, hip hop and indie to Ramona this Thursday.

With tickets starting from £7, which includes one of Ramona’s famous margarita cocktails, this is a great motive if you’re looking to kick start the weekend a tad earlier this week.

40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG, Tel: 0161 441 9020
The Untold Orchestra | Factory International | Fri 6 Dec | From 7.30pm | From £7.50

The Untold Orchestra, founded in 2019, are set to present a meditative multi-artform work titled Movement exploring the experience of black creatives through a mix of music, dance and spoken word at Factory International this Friday.

With collaborators including Shirley May, Jenna G, Chunky, Yemi Bolatiwa, Cookie Love, Maisha Kungu, Seren Marimba and the NIA Choir, Movement is all about inspiring audiences to delve into their shadows to discover an authentic sense of self.

Aviva Studios, Water St, Manchester M3 4JQ, Tel: 0333 322 8679
Mon 2 Dec - Sun 8 Dec
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Mon 2 Dec 2024