STEEL PULSE | The Ritz | 2 April
The reggae band started their career in 1975 voicing social issues through their music and are still the only reggae band in the UK to win a Grammy. Today, they continue their commitment to fighting injustice and educating the masses through positive spiritual uplifting music.
Steel PulseBLUE | Manchester Apollo | 3 April
Joining the myriad of noughties bands making big comebacks, Blue are embarking on a sixteen date tour around the UK to promote their new album Colours. The album features six original songs and four cover songs, including a Rod Stewart hit. With over a decade in the music industry, Blue are returning with a bang accompanied by special guests.
BlueNICKI MINAJ supported by TREY SONGZ | Manchester Arena | 4 April
Rapper Nicki Minaj returns to the UK with more attitude than ever this month accompanied by heartthrob Trey Songz. The American rapper recently became the first female artist to chart four songs simultaneously in the top ten of Billboard’s mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop airplay chart. Her recent single Truffle Butter is her sixth number one.
Nicki Minaj Ft Trey SongzMEGHAN TRAINOR | The Ritz | 9 April
With the recent release of her first album Title, she kicks off her That Bass UK Tour in Manchester this month. The American-born blonde bombshell took the world by storm last year by topping the charts in over 58 countries with that the popular (and slightly annoying) hit All About That Bass. With only a few dates in the UK this month be sure to catch that bass (Gerrit?).
Meghan TrainorSIMPLE MINDS | Apollo | 10 April
Formed in the late 1970’s, Simple Minds return with a brand new album Big Music. Best known internationally for Don’t You (Forget About Me) and Alive and Kicking they will be returning to rock the Apollo this month.
Simple MindsI AM KLOOT | Albert Hall | 10 April
I am Kloot are celebrating their recent live album release by touring the UK and Europe over the next two months. Known for their uniquely entertaining shows which prompted the release of a live album, the Manchester band are taking to the stage in the grande Albert Hall this month.
JAMES BAY | Albert Hall | 11 April
Bay is one of the most talked about new artists in the UK at present. The folk singer recently supported Hozier across the US and performed an unlikely rendition of Disney Frozen's Let It Go on Radio 1’s Live Lounge. This tour follows from his November UK tour which sold out.
James Bay
BIPOLAR SUNSHINE | The Ritz | 17 April
Adio Marchant has continued on a solo mission to shape new music as he detached himself from the band Kid-British. Working alongside his close friend and producer Jazz Purple and also collaborating with Kid Harpoon and Fraser T Smith, he is to showcase his new song Daydreamer.
Bipolar SunshineMICHAEL BALL | Bridgewater Hall | 18 April
Britain’s leading musical theatre star, multi-platinum recording artist, radio and TV presenter performs his latest album If Everyone Was Listening. The album features fiftteen tracks chosen by Michael ranging from 1960 to 2013.
5IVE | The Ritz | 21 April
5ive are now three. After their success on ITV’s The Big Reunion, Five will embark on their Loud and Intimate Tour this April. Performing old hits such as We Will Rock You and Keep On Movin, envision a blast from the past. The band are also giving a few lucky fans the opportunity to meet and greet the band with a VIP package.
5ive
