Sold out: Adele at Manchester Arena

Being given a recording contract by XL Recordings through the strength of publishing a demo on Myspace is an inspiring start to a story, but that milestone would be the first of many for Adele. She won awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammys in 2009, just a year after the release of her debut album 19 and her third record proved to be another history-maker. Literally. 25 sold 3.38 million copies in the US in its first week. Her ethereal, soulful voice has been praised by the likes of Beyoncé and Madonna; allow yourself to witness this otherworldly sonic adventure.

Mon 7 & Tue 8 Mar, Manchester Arena, Victoria Station, Manchester M3 1AR, Tel: 0161 950 5000, 6pm, £35-95, tickets on sale Fri 4 Dec, 9am, www.seetickets.com (Mon)/www.seetickets.com (Tues)