Monday 26th May @ Manchester, Academy: PUBLIC ENEMY - hard-hitting political hip hop innovators

Every Tuesday @ Manchester, Alter Ego - “POPTASTIC”

Every 3rd Saturday @ Manchester, Warehouse Project - “COCOON” with Ricardo Villalobos, Josh Wink & Raresh

9th May - 24th May @ Manchester, Royal Exchange - “THE GLASS MENAGERIE” by Tennessee Williams, starring Brenda Blethyn

11th April - 3rd May @ Liverpool, Everyman Theatre - “END GAME” by Samuel Beckett

Estelle Plays Manchester

West End girl, Estelle, has recently released her second album, Shine, which includes the big hit " American Boy". Released through John Legend’s new Homeschool label, in partnership with Atlantic Records, the album features collaborations with Wyclef Jean, Kanye West and Mark Ronson. You can see her live on Sunday 8th June at the Manchester Ritz. For tickets call 08709 913 913 or go to www.alive.co.uk/tickets

Goldfrapp play Bridgewater Hall

Goldfrapp have just released their new album "Seventh Tree", and they have also been confirmed for Glastonbury Festival. The new album moves on from the glam-rock which made them famous, with the latest single definitely a bit more upbeat. You can also catch Goldfrapp on 23rd June at Manchester Bridgewater Hall. For tickets call 08709 913 913 or go to www.alive.co.uk/tickets

Little Man Tate in Manchester

Sheffield band Little Man Tate are back out on the road this Spring. The band will be releasing new material in August, with a brand new single “What Your Boyfriend Said”. You can catch them at Manchester Academy 2 on May 19th. For tickets call 08709 913913 or go to www.alive.co.uk/tickets

Black Keys Play Manchester

The Black Keys have just released their first studio album "Attack & Release", which was produced by Danger Mouse. It includes their latest single "Strange Times", and also features the young and upcoming bluegrass/country songstress Jessica Lea Mayfield. You can catch the band live at Manchester Academy 1 on Wed. 21st May. For tickets call 08709 913 913 or go to www.alive.co.uk/tickets

Brenda Blethyn Stars In Glass Menagerie At Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre

Oscar nominated actress Brenda Blethyn is to take the lead role in Tennessee Williams’ classic play “The Glass Menagerie”. Considered one of the jewels of American writing, “The Glass Menagerie” is running from April 9th to May 24th. The Royal Exchange Theatre’s Artistic Director Braham Murray directs this new production. For tickets call 0161 833 9833