Martin Harris Centre

Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds

20:00 9 October 2010
Adrian Edmondson and The Bad Shepherds play punk songs on folk instruments. Not as a gag, but because they really like the noise. They think the songs are better than people remember.…

Martin Amis Public Event

18:30 11 October 2010
Martin Amis, Professor of Creative Writing at the Centre for New Writing at The University of Manchester will discuss the impact of Literature on Film with author and screenwriter Andrew…

Joseph Tong and Waka Hasegawa - Piano Duo

13:00 14 October 2010
Schubert Allegro in A minor 'Lebenssturme' D947 John McCabe Upon entering a painting (2008-09) Ravel La Valse An exciting new work by the…

Roy Fisher event

18:30 18 October 2010
One of the UK’s best writers, Roy Fisher turned 80 in 2010 and the Centre for New Writing is delighted to celebrate that occasion, and the launch of his new collection Standard Midland,…

The Lovenotes: Acapella Quartet

13:00 21 October 2010
Often inspired by the jazz era of 30’s and 40’s America, female jazz acapella quartet The Lovenotes also carry forward their modern acapella style into contemporary arrangements such…

Manchester University Music Society Soloists

13:00 22 October 2010
Performers from within the society present a vibrant concert filled with high calibre solo and chamber works, making this the perfect place to spend a Friday Lunchtime.

University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra

19:30 22 October 2010
The incredible force of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony coupled with the vibrant fresh flavour of Ian Percy makes for an intoxicating concert. Ian Percy An Acoustic Mandala for the Fourteenth…

Rutherford’s Lights: an Adventure in Sound and Science Edward Cowie

18:00 23 October 2010
Richard Casey - piano Imagine a ‘light show’ in sound! Conjure the possibility of all those black and white keys being transformed into all the colours and effects of a rainbow; of…

Stand up comedy with Kelly J Roberts and guests

23 October 2010
Got an hour to spare? Fancy laughing so much your face will ache? Then start your weekend early and get down to this event! Full of fun and antics featuring Kelly J Roberts as your…

Seamus Heaney

18:30 25 October 2010
**PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT** CNW presents a rare opportunity to hear the Nobel Laureate speak about his life and work. Seamus Heaney was born in County Derry in Northern…

Lawson Piano Trio

13:00 28 October 2010
Haydn Trio in G major, Hob XV:25 'Gypsy' Schumann Trio No. 3 in G minor, Op. 110 The Lawson Trio return to the Martin Harris Centre to perform Schumann’s exceptional…

MANTIS FESTIVAL FALL 2010

19:30 29 October 2010
MANTIS (Manchester Theatre in Sound) presents a weekend of electroacoustic concerts featuring works by composers based at the NOVARS Research Centre, Dominique Bassal, Empreintes DIGITALes…

MANTIS FESTIVAL FALL 2010

18:00 30 October 2010
MANTIS (Manchester Theatre in Sound) presents a weekend of electroacoustic concerts featuring works by composers based at the NOVARS Research Centre, Dominique Bassal, Empreintes DIGITALes…

MANTIS FESTIVAL FALL 2010

19:30 30 October 2010
MANTIS (Manchester Theatre in Sound) presents a weekend of electroacoustic concerts featuring works by composers based at the NOVARS Research Centre, Dominique Bassal, Empreintes DIGITALes…

MANTIS FESTIVAL FALL 2010

14:00 31 October 2010
MANTIS (Manchester Theatre in Sound) presents a weekend of electroacoustic concerts featuring works by composers based at the NOVARS Research Centre, Dominique Bassal, Empreintes DIGITALes…

Kate Walsh

20:00 2 November 2010
Kate Walsh - the Brighton-based singer-songwriter whose unsigned, home-made album ‘Tim’s House’ was an iTunes sensation in 2007 (knocking Take That off the number 1 spot) - released…

PSAPPHA - The University of Manchester’s Contemporary Ensemble in Residence and VAGANZA - The University of Manchester’s New Music Ensemble

19:30 5 November 2010
Wolfgang Rihm Fremde Szenen I (Attempt for Piano Trio) Tobias P.M. Schneid Cathedral I - III for Ensemble (UK première) Philip Grange Tiers of Time Harrison Birtwistle…

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