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The Blockheads

Starting as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are the band that brought you Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, plus many others.

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Kirsty Almeida

World folk singer/songwriter and composer Kirsty Almeida returns with songs from her new studio album Moonbird.

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This month

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  • Fri 8:00 PM

Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle

Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle return with their own special blend of top class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie.

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A Spoonful of Julie: a tribute to Julie Andrews

Soprano Nicola Mills sings the songs of the practically perfect Dame Julie Andrews in this memorable tribute.

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Music classes and workshops

Don’t just watch – take part! Learn to sing or play an instrument at one of The Met’s music workshops.

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Blazin’ Fiddles

Scottish four-piece Blazin’ Fiddles are one of the world’s most prolific fiddle groups.

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  • Thu 12 Mar 8:00 PM

The Manfreds

Fifty-five years on from their 1960s heyday, The Manfreds return to perform their hits.

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Yorkston Thorne Khan

Folk meets jazz and Indian classical music in this remarkable collaboration between James Yorkston, Jon Thorne and Suhail Yusuf Khan.

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  • Sat 14 Mar 7:30 PM

The Lancashire Hotpots: Beerhemian Rhapsody Tour

The kings of musical comedy are back to bring you another night of madcap music and laughs!

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Discover new music at The Met

Be part of the new music scene. Discover emerging bands and under-the-radar artists at The Met; a proudly independent venue.

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  • Sat 14 Mar 8:00 PM

Elles Bailey

Bristol based blues singer-songwriter Elles Bailey returns to The Met.

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Mostly Autumn

Mostly Autumn take inspiration from the classic sounds of seventies rock, whilst also taking the music forward into the future.

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Tuimbé – Sing Africa!

A showcase of inspiring and expressive world music choral and dance performances with ALFA’s professional stage band.

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Daoirí Farrell

Daoirí Farrell is one of most important folk singers to come out of Ireland in recent years.

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G2 Definitive Genesis

G2 perform classic 1970's Genesis from the 'Seconds Out' era and earlier Gabriel years.

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Guy Tortora Band

California-born blues, roots and americana singer-songwriter Guy Tortora comes to The Met.

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Jesus Christ Superstar

The award winning PADOS Youth Theatre are thrilled to be celebrating their thirtieth anniversary with this production of Jesus Christ Superstar.

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Jeffrey Martin and Anna Tivel

An evening with two acclaimed singer-songwriters from Portland, Oregon. This event has been rescheduled from 27 March.

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Rachael McShane and the Cartographers

Best known as a member of Bellowhead, singer, cellist, fiddle and viola player comes to The Met with her new band Rachael McShane and the Cartographers.

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Coming soon

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Kevin Montgomery

Nashville singer-songwriter Kevin Montgomery returns to The Met with Gregor Philp from Deacon Blue.

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Bernard Wrigley

Bernard Wrigley (known as The Bolton Bullfrog) comes to The Met to perform his unique blend of songs, stories, monologues, very silly one verse poems and guitar playing.

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Metro Jazz Spring Concert

The Met’s community jazz orchestra perform a highly seasoned mix of the best foot-tapping jazz.

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Strangefish

Six-piece Manchester progressive rock band Strangefish come to The Met with songs from their new album The Spotlight Effect.

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Limehouse Lizzy

Tribute band Limehouse Lizzy keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide.

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Calan

Welsh folk supergroup Calan return with their trademark brand of high-energy routines, verve and raw excitement.

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West End Calling presents the Semi-Finals

Come and see some of the best youth talent from the north of England in one of West End Calling’s Semi-Final showcases.

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The Springsteen Sessions

Seven top quality players, covering over four decades of Springsteen.

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Twelfth Day

Genre-blending Scottish band that are as edgy as they are inventive.

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Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman

One of the most intriguing, uninhibited and popular duos on the British folk scene.

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Danni Nicholls

Acclaimed UK Americana singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls comes to The Met for her first headline show. With support from Rhiannon Scutt.

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Create and Sing Hansel and Gretel

Primary age children from Bury perform material they have created inspired by Engelbert Humperdinck's opera.

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Hope & Social

Anthemic songs, infectious melodies and a formidable live experience.

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Sam Carter

BBC Folk Award winning English singer, songwriter and guitarist Sam Carter returns to The Met.

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Desperado (Eagles Tribute)

A two hour journey through your favourite Eagles songs from their first beginnings to their final album.

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Chatham County Line

North Carolina's Chatham County Line craft top-notch, original modern American roots music.

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Hue and Cry

Hue and Cry return to The Met following their sell-out show in June 2019.

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Bird on the Wire

Bird on the Wire are a ten-piece collective of outstanding musicians who interpret the music of Leonard Cohen, one of the greatest songwriters of our time.

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Daphne’s Flight

Combining five of the finest singer-songwriters of their generation, Daphne’s Flight captivate with complex harmony arrangements, unbridled energy and the infectious joy of performing together.

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John Smith

Essex-born John Smith has built a reputation as one of the UK’s finest guitarists and songwriters.

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The Houghton Weavers

Popular folk music, humour and audience participation from a band who have been entertaining folk now for forty-five years.

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Jack Lukeman

Jack Lukeman is an Irish singer-songwriter, performer, and raconteur. He visits with Magic Days, his latest album of idiosyncratic original songs.

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That Joe Payne

Award-winning singer-songwriter That Joe Payne returns to The Met, showcasing his debut solo album with an audio-visual extravaganza, accompanied by his full band.

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Fairport Convention

The band that launched British folk-rock return with some musical surprises from albums old and new.

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Clare Teal Trio

A celebration of one hundred years of pop music with award-winning jazz vocalist Clare Teal and her trio.

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Chuck Prophet and The Mission Express

Chuck Prophet – singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer extraordinaire – returns with his band The Mission Express for the first time in three years.

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A Foreigners Journey

A five-piece live tribute to Foreigner and Journey.

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Mama’s Broke

Mama's Broke are a Canadian folk duo who deliver a compelling performance with heart and raw energy.

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Guns or Roses

The ultimate tribute to Guns N’ Roses, performing all the iconic hits that everybody loves, from Welcome to the Jungle, Sweet Child of Mine, Paradise City and November Rain.

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Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita with special guests Vishtèn

In September 2019, Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita travelled to Prince Edward Island on...

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The Secret Sisters

Grammy-nominated duo The Secret Sisters arrive with their fourth album Saturn Return which grapples with love and loss.

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Harp and a Monkey

Award-winning modern folk trio Harp and a Monkey play songs from their back catalogue in addition to their acclaimed new album, The Victorians.

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A Night at the Musicals

A cocktail of your favourite songs from the musicals, including Les Misérables, The Greatest Showman, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon and many more.

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Harriet – The Piano Sessions

Harriet performs intimate versions of her favourite original songs and some specially selected covers.

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astrid

Duo Astrid come to The Met to play material from their new EP Storm Sessions.

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Livewire: The AC/DC Show

The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to AC/DC returns to The Met.

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The Wedding Present

Idiosyncratic post-punk legends.

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Shirt Tail Stompers

The London based swing band have been making waves all across the world, from Thailand, South Korea and now Bury! Playing a mixture of traditional and swing jazz, this entertaining show includes...

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My Fair Lady

All Saint's (Elton) AOS present Lerner and Loewe’s much loved musical My Fair Lady.

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  • Fri 18 Sep 7:30 PM

Eddi Reader

Eddi Reader is perhaps Scotland's greatest living female voice. In 2020, she celebrates her 40th year on stage.

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Whole Lotta Led

Whole Lotta Led are five musicians dedicated to performing the music of Led Zeppelin with skill, passion and respect.

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Grace Petrie and The Resistance Band

Grace Petrie returns with her uniquely warm and witty take on life, love and politics.

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Pink Floydian in concert

One of the finest and most authentic Pink Floyd tributes in the UK.

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Some Kinda Wonderful: The Music of Stevie Wonder

A celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder, featuring mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla and award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash

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Caravan

Caravan are considered by many to be the undisputed, unsung heroes of the British Prog movement.

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Wishbone Ash

Discover for yourself why Wishbone Ash are one of the most enduring and popular bands in British rock.

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The Stumble

A blistering mix of blues, soul and old school r&b, The Stumble have been wowing audiences with the energy and virtuosity of their live performances for the past twenty years.

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Music workshops

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  • Sat 28 Mar 12:00 PM

Learn To Play Day 2020

Discover the music in you with The Met’s amazing range of friends and partners...

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