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Chart-topping Jason Derulo forced to cancel Manchester date through injury

MULTI-PLATINUM singer and songwriter Jason Derulo suffered an injury to his neck earlier this month and has been forced to cancel all touring and promotional activities.Read

150 year celebration of the life of Claude Debussy in Manchester

The 150th birthday of one of classical music’s most enchanting composers will be marked in Manchester with a joint festival staged by the BBC Philharmonic and The Bridgewater Hall.Read

Banish the January blues for a different kind at Alexander’s in Chester

A WELL-KNOWN British blues duo will be making a highly anticipated return to Chester’s Alexander’s Jazz Theatre Bar today (Thursday).Read

Chester band Anais Labelle play hometown gig at Telford’s

CHESTER-BASED indie punk outfit Anais Labelle return to Telford’s for a hometown show today (Thursday).Read

Johann Strauss Gala comes to Liverpool and Manchester

The Johann Strauss Gala is the definitive tribute to the Waltz King Johann Strauss and his sparkling legacy.Read

Venue Cymru hosts The Magic Flute and Carmen

AN OPERA double bill comes to Venue Cymru in Llandudno next week.Read

Comedian Justin Moorhouse stars in Two at Manchester Royal Exchange

MANCHESTER comedian and actor Justin Moorhouse returns to the Royal Exchange Theatre to star in Jim Cartwight’s warm-hearted comedy Two from January 17-February 25.Read

Emanuel and the Fear come to Telford’s Warehouse in Chester

BROOKLYN rock outfit Emanuel and the Fear are at Telford’s Warehouse in Chester on Friday.Read

Moscow City Ballet heading for Venue Cymru, Llandudno

MOSCOW City Ballet performs two of the world’s most famous traditional ballets at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, on Sunday and Monday.Read

David Essex stars in All The Fun Of The Fair at Manchester Opera House

THE fair is coming to town next week as David Essex returns to star in All The Fun Of The Fair at the Manchester Opera House.Read

Jonathan Wilkes and Paddy McGuinness star in Panto’s On Strike!

Find the kids a babysitter – adult panto is heading for the Regent Theatre in Hanley with Panto’s On Strike!.Read

Haslington theatre group to stage Mother Goose panto

PANTO lovers in need of a belated festive fix get their chance with the Haslington Amateur Theatrical Society (HATS) panto, Mother Goose.Read

Railway Hotel in Nantwich to host diverse range of classics

AN ECLECTIC range of music takes the spotlight at the Railway Hotel in Nantwich on Friday with the return of Roadhouse.Read

Music Spotlight: Nantwich band Knee Deep continue rise on the local music scene

Ask any lad what his dream job would be. Footballer or frontman of a band are both high on the list, right?Read

The Macca Band return to the Jolly Tar near Nantwich

Sir Paul McCartney’s magic will be recreated at the Jolly Tar in Wardle on Friday with a visit from The Macca Band.Read

Neil Morrissey stars in Oliver! at Manchester Palace Theatre

TV STAR Neil Morrissey is to play Fagin in a new production of the smash hit musical Oliver! at the Palace Theatre in Manchester later this month.Read

Love’s Labour’s Lost gets Broadsides treatment at New Vic theatre

SHAKESPEAREAN experts Northern Broadsides return to the New Vic in Newcastle-under-Lyme later this month with their rendition of Love’s Labour’s Lost.Read

Snow Patrol to play Echo Arena in Liverpool

TICKETS to see Scottish superstars Snow Patrol at the Echo Arena this month are at a premium but still available for their Liverpool visit.Read

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