Comedy -

• Sat 18 May 7:30 PM

Victoria Wood: A Celebration

Featuring Thelma Barlow, Duncan Preston, Shobna Gulati, Bernard Wrigley, Graham Lappin, Liz Hume-Dawson and Sally Bankes. In aid of Bury Hospice.

Music -

• Sat 11 Jan 8:00 PM

IQ

One of the world’s leading progressive rock bands, IQ are known for their passionate music and dramatic live presentations.

Music -

• Sat 16 Nov 8:00 PM

Hot Club of Cowtown

Hot Club of Cowtown's joyful sound blends the traditional western-swing of the American southwest with European hot jazz influences of the same era.

Music -

• Thu 5 Dec 8:00 PM

Richard Shindell

An expatriate New Yorker now living in Argentina, Richard Shindell is a meticulous craftsman of songs.

Music -

• Sat 23 Nov 8:00 PM

Los Pacaminos feat. Paul Young

Los Pacaminos play the very best in Tex Mex Border music, from The Texas Tornadoes and Ry Cooder to Los Lobos and even Roy Orbsion.

Music -

• Fri 20 Sep 8:00 PM

Big Country

Scottish rock legends Big Country come to The Met to perform songs from their multi-million selling classic album Steeltown.

Music -

• Sat 29 Jun 7:00 PM

Kaleidoscope – Music Memes finale full quartet performance

In this final of four Kaleidoscope - Music Memes concerts, all four performers who have appeared in the series will join forces for a final quartet performance.

Music -

• Fri 14 Jun 7:30 PM

Zi Lan Liao with Luke Daniels

In this third of four Kaleidoscope - Music Memes concerts, British accordion and melodeon player Luke Daniels joins forces with Chinese zither harp player Zi Lan Liao.

Music -

• Sat 25 May 7:00 PM

Rihab Azar with Luke Daniels

In this second of four Kaleidoscope - Music Memes concerts, British accordion and melodeon player Luke Daniels joins forces with Syrian oudist Rihab Azar.

Music -

• Sun 5 May 7:30 PM

Queen of Rock

The Ultimate Queen Show. A unique original show, performed by an extremely talented cast of ten.

Theatre -

• Wed 19 Jun 6:30 PM

Through The Walls

RAPAR Theatre explore cultures living side by side. Neighbours separated just by a wall but living worlds apart. Showing the struggles of life without status.

Theatre -

• Thu 11 Jul 7:00 PM

A Touch of Magic – a Romantic Comedy

Ron and Carol's anniversary trip to Tenerife is usurped by an over zealous entertainments manager whose presence unveils the couple's best kept secrets!

Music -

• Sun 17 Nov 8:30 PM

Hugh Cornwell Electric

Hugh Cornwell, the songwriter behind The Stranglers, comes to The Met with a storming set of his iconic hits.

Music -

• Sat 27 Jul 8:00 PM

The Once

Harmony-rich trio from Newfoundland perform some of the most honest material of their career. A band that know just how to deliver a gorgeous collection of indie-folk.

Music -

• Sat 14 Sep 6:30 PM

Tony’s Time Machine Presents: ‘The End Of Summer Rock Concert’ – in aid of ALL FM

Featuring: Hollow State, a north Manchester Rock Band who have been said to be...

Kids -

• Sat 1 Jun 2:00 PM

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly

The People’s Theatre Company bring one of the world’s best loved nursery rhymes to life. It’s the perfect treat for anyone aged 2 to 102!

Theatre -

• Wed 17 Jul 7:30 PM
• Sun 21 Jul 7:30 PM + more times

MOJO

WonderIfTheatre stages ‘MOJO’ - Jez Butterworth’s original slick, violent, black comedy set in the heart of Manchester’s early 1990’s club scene.

Music -

• Sat 6 Jul 7:30 PM

Nicola Beazley and Thom Ashworth

A double-headliner gig featuring fiddle player Nicola Beazley, and bassist and folksinger Thom Ashworth.

Music -

• Fri 10 May 8:30 PM

Friday Night Preview Gig at The Clarence

Angela Usher is a highly respected Manchester based traditional multi-instrumentalist, composer and teacher – who is renowned for using the whistle as an educational instrument.

Music -

• Thu 18 Jul 8:00 PM

Eve Selis

San Diego alt-country artist Eve Selis isn't just a 'singer'; she's an emotion transducer who converts country, R&B, blues, folk, and rock 'n' roll signals into a megawatt zap.

Kids -

• Tue 28 May 2:00 PM

Jack and the Beanstalk

Expect lots of surprises as Cbeebies' Patrick Lynch tells the story of Jack who sells his cow for five magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds.

Music -

• Thu 23 May 7:30 PM

Ye Vagabonds

Expect harmony rich folk music, influenced by Irish traditional music, Appalachian singing, and the 1960s folk revival.

Music -

• Fri 28 Jun 8:00 PM

Lúnasa

Since releasing their debut CD in 1997, Lúnasa has acquired a worldwide reputation for traditional Irish acoustic music.

Music -

• Fri 31 Jan 8:00 PM

Turin Brakes Acoustic

The estimable London four-piece Turin Brakes comes to The Met as part of their UK Acoustic Tour.

Kids -

• Sun 9 Jun 2:00 PM

Nick Sharratt’s Right Royal Drawalong

Join acclaimed children’s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt and draw along with him! A family-friendly, fun filled draw-along for all ages.

Music -

• Thu 20 Jun 7:30 PM

The Sounds of Simon

The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Paul Simon, through the years as one half of Simon and Garfunkel, to the enduring success of his solo career.

Music -

• Wed 19 Jun 8:00 PM

Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys

Gordie MacKeeman exemplifies the term natural showman. An ace fiddle player nicknamed “crazy legs” for his frenetic loose-limbed step- dancing, he just loves to perform.

Music -

• Wed 5 Jun 8:00 PM

Eric Bell

Eric Bell was the original guitarist and songwriter with iconic ’70s rock band Thin Lizzy.

Music -

• Sat 25 May 7:00 PM

A Blues Night at The Met

Featuring the guitars of Al Haynes and Tom Attah, the jaw-dropping voice of Kyla Brox and the harmonica of Mat Walklate.

Music -

• Fri 21 Jun 8:00 PM

The Mighty Revelators

Original blues influenced by Little Feat, The Band, Robert Cray, T-Bone Walker and '60s surf-guitar master Dick Dale.

Workshops & Courses -

• Sat 14 Sep 11:00 AM

Somatic Storytelling: Matilda

Somatic Storytelling workshops are open to everyone – children, teens, mums, dads, grandparents and carers. You do not need to be super fit, just arrive with a willing spirit!

Workshops & Courses -

• Sat 10 Aug 11:00 AM

Somatic Storytelling: The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Somatic Storytelling workshops are open to everyone – children, teens, mums, dads, grandparents and carers. You do not need to be super fit, just arrive with a willing spirit!

Workshops & Courses -

• Sat 13 Jul 11:00 AM

Somatic Storytelling: Alice in Wonderland

Somatic Storytelling workshops are open to everyone – children, teens, mums, dads, grandparents and carers. You do not need to be super fit, just arrive with a willing spirit!

Workshops & Courses -

• Sat 8 Jun 11:00 AM

Somatic Storytelling: The Gruffalo

Somatic Storytelling workshops are open to everyone – children, teens, mums, dads, grandparents and carers. You do not need to be super fit, just arrive with a willing spirit!

Workshops & Courses -

• Fri 10:00 AM

Storytelling Workshop

Louise Jordan shares the inspirational story of suffragette Hannah Mitchell, inviting you to respond to her journey from rural poverty to Manchester magistrate.

Workshops & Courses -

• Sun 12 May 3:30 PM

Bodhran Workshop with John Joe Kelly

John Joe (Flook) will be teaching a range of skills, including the creation of new sounds, textures and rhythms.

Workshops & Courses -

• Sun 12 May 3:30 PM

Guitar Workshop with Ed Boyd

Ed will explore as many different approaches and techniques to accompanying and playing mainly Irish traditional music on the guitar that 50mins allows!

Workshops & Courses -

• Tomorrow 4:00 PM
• Tue 30 Apr 4:00 PM + more times

ALFA Youth Percussion Band

Learn to play a range of tuned/untuned percussion instruments; djembe, samba, steel pans, marimba and more!

Workshops & Courses -

• Tomorrow 10:00 AM
• Tue 30 Apr 10:00 AM + more times

ALFEY Music for Babies and Toddlers

For ages 3-36 months. Offering parents and guardians the opportunity to learn and play...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 23 Mar 2019 at 10:30 AM - This event has now passed

Learn To Play Day

Join us for a day of musical inspiration for all ages, with free drop-in...

Workshops & Courses -

• Sat 11 May 3:00 PM

One Education Whistle Workshop

Workshop for ages 7-16. Learn about the whistle and other traditional instruments from the students of One Education Music. Part of Big Whistle Festival 2019.

Workshops & Courses -

• Sat 11 May 3:00 PM

Steady Away Workshop with Emma Sweeney

Workshop. Accessible tunes to play with others. Part of Big Whistle Festival 2019.

Workshops & Courses -

• Sat 11 May 11:00 AM

Getting Started with Emma Sweeney

Workshop. Get started on one of the most simple yet endearing of all instruments – the old tin whistle. Part of Big Whistle Festival 2019.

Workshops & Courses -

• Sun 12 May 3:30 PM

Advanced Whistle with Brian Finnegan

Workshop. A world class whistle workshop with Flook’s Brian Finnegan. Part of Big Whistle Festival 2019.

Workshops & Courses -

• Sat 11 May 11:00 AM

African Tunes with Eliza Marshall

Workshop. Take an exotic break in the comfort of The Met, working on African tunes collected by Eliza that suit the characteristics of the whistle. Part of Big Whistle Festival 2019.

Workshops & Courses -

• Tomorrow 2:30 PM
• Tue 30 Apr 2:30 PM + more times

ALFA Memory Music Makers

Supporting those with Dementia, Alzheimer’s or memory loss and their carers or supporters. Memory...

Workshops & Courses -

• Tomorrow 5:30 PM
• Tue 30 Apr 5:30 PM + more times

ALFA Metzo Junior Choir

The ALFA Metzo Junior Choir is a choir with a difference for ages 7-12...

Workshops & Courses -

• Tomorrow 7:00 PM
• Tue 30 Apr 7:00 PM + more times

ALFA Metzo Community Choir

A choir for adults with some, little or no prior experience of choral singing. The group will be singing a range of genres and styles including contemporary, gospel, jazz, soul and music...

Workshops & Courses -

• Tomorrow 11:20 AM
• Tue 30 Apr 11:20 AM + more times

ALFA Community Ukulele Band

For adults of all ages and abilities. Learn to play this accessible, fun and...

Literature - Last session: Thu 8 Nov 2018 at 3:00 PM - This event has now passed

The People’s Poetry writing workshop

Join spoken word artist and activist Matt Abbott for this FREE workshop.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Tue 5 Feb 2019 at 6:00 PM - This event has now passed

Guitar Lessons with Tyrion Moses 2019

Learn to play the guitar in these weekly lessons with experienced tutor Terry Moses.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 8 Dec 2018 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed

Met Express Christmas Show

The Met's drama group for adults with learning difficulties re-tell the much loved tale in their own style.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Fri 7 Sep 2018 at 2:00 PM - This event has now passed

Heritage Open Days

A FREE tour of The Met, as part of Heritage Open Days 2018

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Mon 4 Mar 2019 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed

Learn Harmonica with Mat Walklate 2019

A course in harmonica playing all levels, led by former British blues harmonica champion Mat Walklate.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Wed 27 Mar 2019 at 4:30 PM - This event has now passed

The Young Company

The Met’s youth theatre is available in two sessions. Discover – Sessions 4.30pm-5.30pm For...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 22 Dec 2018 at 10:00 AM - This event has now passed

Aiming High

Aiming High Juniors 9-13 | 10.00am-11.30am The Junior group uses physical activities and drama...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Tue 11 Dec 2018 at 7:00 PM - This event has now passed

Met Express

The Met’s drama group for people with disabilities and learning difficulties.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Tue 22 Jan 2019 at 8:30 PM - This event has now passed

Guitar Lessons with Tyrion Moses

Learn to play the guitar in these weekly lessons with experienced tutor Terry Moses.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Wed 15 Aug 2018 at 10:00 AM - This event has now passed

Aiming High Summer Holiday Drama Club

Summer drama workshop days for young people aged 11-18 yrs with disabilities

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Tue 15 May 2018 at 11:00 AM - This event has now passed

Mental Health Awareness Week: Tea and a chat

We would like to invite you to join The Met on Tuesday 15th May...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Tue 8 May 2018 at 6:00 PM - This event has now passed

Guitar Lessons

Learn to play the guitar in these weekly lessons with tutor Terry Moses. All...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 16 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM - This event has now passed

Anda Union Workshop

Learn throat singing, then take part in a mini performance with your newly acquired skills.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 9 Jun 2018 at 12:00 PM - This event has now passed

Manchester Histories Festival

As part of Manchester Histories Festival, join us for a FREE tour of The Met.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 12 May 2018 at 12:00 PM - This event has now passed

Advanced Traditional Irish Whistle

A workshop that will address the different features of traditional Irish whistle playing, including repertoire, technique and regional playing styles.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 12 May 2018 at 3:00 PM - This event has now passed

One Education Whistle Workshop Drop In

An access session specifically for younger people.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 12 May 2018 at 3:00 PM - This event has now passed

Steady Away

With Emma Sweeney. If you can play a simple tune and like to play with others, this workshop is for you.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 12 May 2018 at 3:00 PM - This event has now passed

The Traditional Tunes of Northumberland and Beyond

With Andy May and Sophy Ball of the Andy May Trio. A great opportunity to share in the remarkable repertoire of Andy and Sophy.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 12 May 2018 at 4:00 PM - This event has now passed

Traditional Music Guitar Masterclass

Andy May Trio guitarist Ian Stephenson leads an inspiring masterclass focussing on traditional music.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 12 May 2018 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed

Meet the Maker

Bring your questions and whistle woes to this informal session.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 12 May 2018 at 11:00 AM - This event has now passed

Getting Started

With Emma Sweeney. Get started on one of the most simple yet endearing of all instruments – the old tin whistle.

Workshops & Courses -

• Mon 10 Jun 7:00 PM

Introduction to Sound Recording

Led by The Met’s professional Recording Studio Manager, this course teaches techniques and skills for studio sound recording.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Tue 6 Feb 2018 at 7:15 PM - This event has now passed

Guitar Lessons

Learn to play the guitar in these weekly lessons with tutor Terry Moses.

Workshops & Courses -

• Mon 29 Apr 6:30 PM

Metro Jazz

The Met’s community jazz orchestra led by Munch Manship welcomes all musicians of at...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 3 Mar 2018 at 10:00 AM - This event has now passed

Sacred Sounds Voice Workshops

In these two incremental workshops voice specialist Beth Allen will offer twenty five people a way of working with their own voices that takes into consideration the whole potential of their natural...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Wed 14 Feb 2018 at 6:30 PM - This event has now passed

The Met’s Young Company Fundraiser

Members of The Met's Young Company showcase their recent work. Ticket income from this performance will go to support the group.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Mon 15 Apr 2019 at 6:00 PM - This event has now passed

Learn Harmonica – Beginners

Suitable for beginners wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Mon 15 Apr 2019 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed

Learn Harmonica – Advanced

Suitable for more advanced players wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Mon 29 Jan 2018 at 7:00 PM - This event has now passed

Introduction to Sound Recording

Led by The Met's professional Recording Studio Manager, this five-week course teaches techniques and skills for live sound recording

Music - Last session: Mon 6 Nov 2017 at 7:00 PM - This event has now passed

Introduction to Sound Recording

Led by The Met's professional Recording Studio Manager, this five-week course teaches techniques and skills for live sound recording

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Mon 11 Sep 2017 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed

Learn Harmonica

Advanced harmonica workshops with Mat Walklate.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Mon 11 Sep 2017 at 6:45 PM - This event has now passed

Learn Harmonica

Suitable for beginners wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Mon 11 Sep 2017 at 5:30 PM - This event has now passed

Learn Harmonica

Suitable for beginners wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica.

Music - Last session: Sat 23 Sep 2017 at 4:00 PM - This event has now passed

Harp and a Monkey Workshop

In this 60-minute-long workshop they will discuss their ongoing project to mark the centenary of the Great War, how they chose the material that they did and why they felt it was...

Music - Last session: Wed 22 Nov 2017 at 5:00 PM - This event has now passed

Frigg’s Finnish Fiddle Tunes Workshop

Members of Frigg offer a fiddle tunes workshop for all string players (not just fiddlers!) through next generation and intermediate to advanced.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Mon 24 Apr 2017 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Advanced harmonica workshops with Mat Walklatem.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Mon 24 Apr 2017 at 6:45 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Suitable for beginners wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Mon 24 Apr 2017 at 5:30 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Suitable for beginners wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sun 16 Jul 2017 at 3:00 PM - This event has now passed

Sing Like a Bloke

Stephen Taberner and his trusted henchmen from the Spooky men’s Chorale share secrets from...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 13 May 2017 at 10:00 AM - This event has now passed

Exploring sacred sounds with Keertan Kaur Rehal

Explore sacred sounds with Indian classical vocalist Keertan Kaur Rehal. A workshop delving into...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 6 May 2017 at 10:30 AM - This event has now passed

The Whistle and Me

Standby for an hour of personal musical recollections, unmissable tunes and in depth chat as Phil Brown presents another Whistle and Me with a seminal figure on the Scottish folk music scene...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 6 May 2017 at 3:00 PM - This event has now passed

Steady Away with Emma Sweeney and Adele Farrell

If you can play a simple tune and like to play with others, this workshop is for you. It is basically a guided slow tune session. Even if you play to a...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 6 May 2017 at 12:00 PM - This event has now passed

Up Tempo Tunes with Patrick Rimes of Calan

Patrick Rimes is a virtuosic fiddler, piper and musical arranger and will be leading this intermediate level Tunes Workshop. The focus will be upon ‘up tempo tunes from the Welsh tradition and...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 6 May 2017 at 3:00 PM - This event has now passed

Ross and Ali’s Big Whistle Double Header

This workshop will encourage guitarists to work with Ali on accompaniment and whistlers to work with Ross on the tune. This will provide a joined up and advanced illustration of how whistlers...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 6 May 2017 at 3:00 PM - This event has now passed

Will Pound Harmonica Workshop

Learn new techniques on the harmonica and feel energized to keep harping on! Expect to also be inspired to want to create your own compositions too.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 6 May 2017 at 3:00 PM - This event has now passed

An Introduction to Welsh Tunes with Calan

This session will specifically focus on the traditional and ancient tunes of Calan's Welsh homeland. With a line-up of accordion, fiddle, guitar, harp and Welsh pipes – oh, and not forgetting you...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 6 May 2017 at 4:00 PM - This event has now passed

Music Hall Songs of Dublin with Lankum

Get a pint of the black stuff in hand and engross yourself for an hour of humour, anecdotes, songs and stories of Dublin with Lankum. At Two Tubs pub, just a short...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 6 May 2017 at 11:00 AM - This event has now passed

Getting Started with Terry Walsh

Here’s a chance to get started on one of the most simple yet endearing of all instruments – the old Tin Whistle! Terry Walsh has an impressive antecedence on the Manchester Folk...

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 6 May 2017 at 5:00 PM - This event has now passed

Session with Drop The Floor

Pop into the Two Tubs pub for a jam session with Drop The Floor. Just a short distance away from The Met.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Mon 16 Jan 2017 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Advanced harmonica workshops with Mat Walklatem.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Mon 16 Jan 2017 at 6:45 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Suitable for beginners wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Mon 16 Jan 2017 at 5:30 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Suitable for beginners wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 28 Jan 2017 at 10:00 AM - This event has now passed

Sacred Sounds Choir Presents…

This one-day workshop will explore the interaction between our voices and our life experience through techniques including mindfulness and overtone singing.

Music - Last session: Mon 19 Sep 2016 at 6:45 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Suitable for beginners wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica. Led by Mat Walklate this beginners course runs on alternate Mondays for 9 weeks.

Music - Last session: Mon 19 Sep 2016 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Advanced harmonica workshops with Mat Walklate

Music - Last session: Sat 7 May 2016 at 2:00 PM - This event has now passed

Tim Edey Guitar Workout

Time Edey is reputed the world over for his acoustic guitar playing. Here is an exclusive opportunity to be taught by the master himself.

Music - Last session: Mon 18 Apr 2016 at 6:45 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Suitable for beginners wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica. Led by Mat Walklate this beginners course runs every Monday for 7 weeks.

Music - Last session: Mon 18 Apr 2016 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Advanced harmonica workshops with Mat Walklate.

Music - Last session: Mon 18 Apr 2016 at 5:30 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Suitable for beginners wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica. Led by Mat Walklate this beginners course runs every Monday for 7 weeks.

Music - Last session: Sat 7 May 2016 at 4:00 PM - This event has now passed

Trad Flute or Low Whistle?

Do you play a Low D Whistle and have always wanted to know if a Traditional Flute is for you or visa versa?

Music - Last session: Sat 7 May 2016 at 10:30 AM - This event has now passed

Getting Started

An entry level whistle workshop with Eddie Seaman from Barluath, introducing you to the key skills needed to play traditional music.

Music - Last session: Sat 7 May 2016 at 4:00 PM - This event has now passed

Techniques and Tunes

In this workshop Ross Ainslie will focus on helping you build a repertoire and be ready to impart crucial advice on his legendary finger technique.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 7 May 2016 at 10:00 AM - This event has now passed

Family Vocal Workshop

Come along and share in the talents of this internationally renowned quartet and work out some amazing vocal arrangements.

Music - Last session: Sat 7 May 2016 at 1:00 PM - This event has now passed

Band workshop

Gary and Sam will share material from their repertoire and teach you how to arrange and play in a group setting.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Sat 7 May 2016 at 1:00 PM - This event has now passed

Composition and the Whistle

The workshop will look at good examples of composing with the whistle in mind and will then develop into working and completing an original piece.

Music - Last session: Sat 7 May 2016 at 4:30 PM - This event has now passed

Songs, Tunes and Chat

A chance to share an informal session with Barluath.

Music - Last session: Sat 7 May 2016 at 11:30 AM - This event has now passed

Beautiful Tunes

This workshop will feature some of Beverley and Celia's collection, allowing you, with accompaniment to experience that wonderful feeling of playing a Beautiful Tune.

Music - Last session: Sat 7 May 2016 at 11:30 AM - This event has now passed

Getting Better

Experienced tutor Tina Jordan Rees encourages players to progress their skills by building a repertoire from a simple source.

Music - Last session: Wed 20 Jan 2016 at 7:00 PM - This event has now passed

Introduction to Sound Recording

Led by The Met's professional Recording Studio Manager, this five-week course teaches techniques and skills for live sound recording

Music - Last session: Mon 4 Jan 2016 at 5:30 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Suitable for beginners wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica. Led by Mat Walklate this beginners course runs every Monday for 7 weeks.

Music - Last session: Mon 4 Jan 2016 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Advanced harmonica workshops with Mat Walklate.

Music - Last session: Mon 4 Jan 2016 at 6:45 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Suitable for beginners wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica. Led by Mat Walklate this beginners course runs every Monday for 7 weeks.

Music - Last session: Mon 14 Sep 2015 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Advanced harmonica workshops with Mat Walklate

Music - Last session: Wed 18 Nov 2015 at 7:00 PM - This event has now passed

Introduction to Pro Tools

Learn how to record and edit sound using Pro Tools.

Music - Last session: Wed 23 Sep 2015 at 7:00 PM - This event has now passed

Introduction to Sound Recording

Led by The Met's professional Recording Studio Manager, this five-week course teaches techniques and skills for live sound recording

Literature - Last session: Fri 30 Oct 2015 at 4:00 PM - This event has now passed

People’s Republic of Poetry Workshop

Hone your performance poetry skills with A Firm of Poets

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Thu 4 Jun 2015 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed

Fiddle Workshop with Emma Sweeney

A six-week workshop exploring folk fiddle playing with acclaimed Manchester-based Irish fiddler Emma Sweeney.

Workshops & Courses - Last session: Thu 4 Jun 2015 at 7:00 PM - This event has now passed

Tin Whistle workshop with Emma Sweeney

A six-week workshop exploring tin whistle playing with acclaimed Manchester-based Irish fiddler Emma Sweeney.

Music - Last session: Mon 11 May 2015 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Advanced harmonica workshops with Mat Walklate

Music - Last session: Mon 14 Sep 2015 at 6:45 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Suitable for beginners wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica. Led by Mat Walklate this beginners course runs on alternate Mondays for 7 weeks.

Music - Last session: Mon 19 Sep 2016 at 5:30 PM - This event has now passed

Harmonica Workshop with Mat Walklate

Suitable for beginners wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica. Led by Mat Walklate this beginners course runs on alternate Mondays for 9 weeks.