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Hollywood star Keanu Reeves is playing a gig in Manchester this summer
Keanu fans will be pleased to hear this!
Keanu Reeves will be heading to Manchester for a gig with his band Dogstar later this year.
Best known for his role as Neo in The Matrix, but also for playing characters John Wick and Ted in Bill and Ted, Keanu has announced he will take to the stage with his band Dogstar this summer.
The band will perform at New Century Hall in June as part of their UK and European tour.
Fans will get to see the 59-year-old in a whole new light as he swaps the big screen and red carpets for bass guitar and the stage lights of a Manchester live music venue.
The American alternative rock group’s members are: lead vocalist Bret Domrose, bassist Keanu Reeves and Robert Mailhouse on drums.
They first formed in 1991 and after 22 years of being inactive, they reformed in May last year.
The band have released three studio albums including their latest one which was released last year, called Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees.
In an Instagram post shared with their 194k followers yesterday, the band announced: “We’re coming back to Europe & the U.K. this Summer!
“So stoked to announce our new headline tour in Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.
“General on sale starts on Friday, February 16th at 10am local. A limited quantity of VIP Soundcheck packages will be available at all headline shows.
“View all tour dates – including the previously announced festivals in Austria, Czech Republic, Croatia & Serbia – now at dogstarofficial.com.”
Kicking off, the trio will perform in Madrid, Spain on May 30th before heading to Paris, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Zurich and Berlin.
From there they will head to Manchester on June 18th and then play in London at the Electric Ballroom on June 19th.
Dogstar will then go on to play in Brescia, Udine, Bologna and Turin to conclude their tour.
Tickets go on general sale on Friday, February 16th at 10am via Ticketmaster, HERE.
Dogstar’s UK and European tour dates 2024 are:
May 30th – Madrid, La Sala Teatro
June 2nd – Paris, La Cigale
June 3rd – Antwerp, Trix
June 5th – Amsterdam, Melkweg
June 9th – Luxembourg City, Den Atelier
June 11th – Zurich, Kaufleuten
June 15th – Berlin, Columbia Theater
June 18th – Manchester, New Century Hall
June 19th – London, Electric Ballroom
June 23rd – Brescia,Teatro Del Vittoriale
June 24th – Udine, Castle
June 29th – Bologna, Bonsai Garden
June 30th – Turin, Sonic City
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The new FREE Christmas night market with over 40 traders from across our region
Get in the festive spirit!
Get in the festive spirit with a brand new FREE Christmas makers night market, with over 40 traders and small businesses from across the region.
Brought to you by Renaker, the Manchester Made Christmas night market is coming to New Jackson, Deansgate Square from Friday December 6th to Sunday December 8th.
Following on from a successful summer market in May, the Manchester Made Market is returning bigger and better than before but with a Christmassy twist.
Manchester Made Market
Expect a ‘cosy and magical’ Christmas night market experience, with food, drink, live music and even a grotto for visits to Father Christmas.
There’ll be Christmas trees galore, glittering with lighting, with one huge show-stopping tree taking centre stage.
Bringing together over 40 artisanal traders and small businesses from across the region, the three-day event will showcase a plethora of food produce, homewares, crafts and creations.
Manchester Made Market
Visitors will be sure to find unique Christmas gifts that support local businesses, including from The Cole Men and their award winning sauces, Moon & Sixpence’s handmade jewellery, and fine art photography by Craig Barker.
There’ll be live music from a 20-piece choir, playing Christmas classics, cocktails from Manchester Gin and Gooey’s sweet treats.
The experts from Millington Hall Farm in Altrincham will be bringing a taste of their Wild Grill experience, including live sausage making demonstrations and an array of German sausages served from a festive BBQ trailer.
Manchester Made Market
Families with children can visit the Christmas grotto, where Father Christmas himself will be waiting in a cosy tipi – kids will get a gift from Santa, and bookings can be made online for £8.50 per child.
Manchester Made Market will be open from 4pm to 9pm on Friday December 6th, and 1pm to 9pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th – pre-register for a free guest list ticket and 50% off a hot chocolate HERE, or book the Christmas grotto HERE.
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Free one-day Christmas festival returning to Stockport to kick off festive season
Get in the festive spirit in Stockport!
Stockport’s free, one-day Christmas festival is returning this festive season, with 200 performers and more than 50 shows.
Spectacular Sunday will return to the town on November 17th at various sites and venues.
Following the success of last year’s event, hundreds of performers will take over Stockport, with everything from giant roller-skating presents to a living snow globe and roaming Christmas dolls.
There will also be street theatre, including grumpy Christmas grandads, a gigantic balloon man and water show.
Matthew Nichol Photography
Produced by carnival arts organisation Global Grooves and organised by Stockport Council, Totally Stockport, Merseyway and Stockport Market, the town centre will be buzzing with Christmas excitement.
Events will be happening in iconic Stockport locations like Market Place, Underbanks, Merseyway, Redrock and Suffragette Square.
A grand finale in Merseyway will bring together the brass bands of Stockport, ending the day with a huge flash mob and rendition of All You Need Is Love.
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Cllr Singleton, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Sport, said: “We’re so excited to bring this event back after last year’s amazing success.
“It’s such a fun way to get everyone in the festive spirit and really shows off what makes Stockport special – our sense of community and joy.
“With loads of free performances and activities, plus a chance to enjoy the newly improved areas of Merseyway, it’s a perfect day out for families.
“Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday is all about having fun, making memories, and starting the holiday season in style.”
Spectacular Sunday is happening from 11am to 5pm on Sunday November 17th – find out more HERE.
The prestigious Manchester Art Fair is back in town for its 16th year next month, bringing with it a vibrant gallery space showcasing thousands of works from over 500 artists.
One of the biggest and most significant events in the UK art world calendar, it’ll take over Manchester Central for three days, from Friday November 15th to 17th.
The city will be flooded with art from all corners of the world, championing everything from local heroes to new emerging talent, as well as international artists with worldwide acclaim.
Manchester Art Fair
A wide range of artistic disciplines will be represented at the event, from painters, illustrators, and sculptors to graffiti artists and everything in between.
Expect exhibitions, workshops, Q&A sessions, demos, book signings and parties happening across the event.
Tickets include free access to art workshops and talks from leading artists and cultural experts, and are on sale now.
You can grab them HERE.
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