Julian 'J3PO' Pollack | Band on the Wall | Mon 7 Apr | 8pm - 11pm | Tickets from £16

Start the week off down at Band on the Wall, which will host experimental trio Julian ‘J3PO’ Pollack.

Pollack is the perfect embodiment of the dynamism and talent of the young generation, combining the new sound of Electro, Soul, and Hip-Hop with Jazz Fusion and beyond, and has even recorded and performed with Herbie Hancock, Chris Botti, Marcus Miller, rapper Talib Kweli, David Sanborn, Michael League (Snarky Puppy)

25 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ, Tel: 0161 834 1786
Barz in Carz Debut | Stage and Radio | Wed 9 Apr | 7pm - 11.45pm | Tickets £5.50

This Wednesday, Stage and Radio will be turning up the heat with an exciting Barz in Carz debut, a night that promises an electrifying blend of local talent from Manchester’s buzzing Hip-Hop scene.

Headlining the event is none other than Elcee the Alchemist, an artist whose name has become synonymous with raw lyricism and captivating beats. Joining him on the night are DBL A, the rising star whose flow has been catching the attention of Hip-Hop heads across the UK, as well as Freequency3 known for her freestyling prowess with raw lyrics centring on the themes of personal values and life’s challenges.

Rounding out the lineup are Fieves, the rapper-producer duo behind the Barz in Carz concept, whose seamless fusion of words and beats creates a unique sonic experience.

43 Port St, Manchester M1 2EQ
Lambrini Girls | Gorilla | Thu 10 Apr | From 7pm | Tickets £14.75

Brighton-hailing punk rock duo comprising Phoebe Lunny and Lilly Macieira – AKA Lambrini Girls – will be taking to the stage at Gorilla this Thursday for an absolute belter of a gig.

Known for their commitment to speaking out and standing up as allies for the LGBTQ+ community, women and more as well as their anarchic sound and iconically defiant lyrics that truly pack a punch, it’s clear this is shaping up to be a right good ‘un.

Salsa de Cuba | Ramona | Thu 10 Apr | 8pm - 11.45pm | Tickets from £7

If you’re a fan of Latin and world music, be sure to start your weekend off early this Thursday at Ramona’s ace salsa night.

Salsa de Cuba, fronted by two old friends Juan Sanchez and Reinier Bazán, is sure to bring high-energy and passion to the dance floor – perfect for a post-work boogie ahead of Friday night!

40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG, Tel: 0161 441 9020
Coffee Shop Rave | Piccolo by B_N | Fri 11 Apr | 8pm - 1am | Tickets from £4

Ever raved in a coffee shop before? Well, if the answer is no then now’s your chance as the Piccolo by B_N café in Salford is hosting a cracking Girls in the Garage x Looney Grooves collab this Friday night.

Bringing you the best of Manchester’s up-and-coming DJs spinning all night long, attendees can look forward to grooving out to all the best UKG, Speed Garage, Bass, House and general silliness.

2 Anchorage Quay, Salford M50 3XE, Tel: 07743 786841
Mon 7 Apr - Sun 13 Apr
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Mon 7 Apr 2025