After a thrilling few weeks at Manchester Academy that has seen legends the likes of Gary Numan, Buzzcocks, Peter Hook & The Light, The Undertones and more take stage in honour of the iconic venue’s 25th anniversary, a stunning roster of artists to come this winter confirms that the celebrations are far from over yet.
Only 1 month in to a year long series of unique line-ups and exclusive commemorative shows planned at the venue, the Academy’s commitment to bringing their dedicated fans something extraordinary as a way of thanks will see a stunning array of top acts visit the North-West live hub in the coming months.
Don’t miss GARBAGE, THE WEDDING PRESENT, HAPPY MONDAYS, DUTCH UNCLES, MEGADOG, BADLY DRAWN BOY, NEW MODEL ARMY + much, much more…
FULL MA25 LISTINGS SO FAR:
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GARBAGE
’20 YEARS QUEER’
+ DUTCH UNCLES
Plus Special Guests TBA
Friday 13th November 2015
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THE WEDDING PRESENT
– Plus support from artists personally chosen by David Gedge:
+ BADLY DRAWN BOY + CINERAMA + EMMA POLLOCK
Saturday 14th November 2015
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HAPPY MONDAYS
– ‘PILLS ‘N’ THRILLS AND BELLYACHES’ – 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW
+ ALIAS KID
Friday 20th November 2015
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HAPPY MONDAYS
– ‘PILLS ‘N’ THRILLS AND BELLYACHES’ – 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW
SECOND SHOW ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
+ THE BACKHANDERS
Saturday 21st November 2015
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MEGADOG
With live performances from System 7, Dreadzone and Eat Static
Saturday 21st November 2015
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“A TRIBUTE TO MANCH25TER”
feat. THE CLONE ROSES + THE OASIS EXPERIENCE
+ THESE SMITHS + TRUE ORDER
+ Special Guest DJ PHIL BECKETT –
Friday 4th December 2015
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NEW MODEL ARMY + GUN + THE DUB PISTOLS + TV SMITH –
Saturday 5th December 2015