Gigs - 2/9/10

Aug 29 2010 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

SEPTEMBER 2

WIRRAL, Poulton Victoria Sports & Social Club,

Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey (www.leasowecastlecountrynwesternmusicclub.co.uk): Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club presents Steeley Grey Band

SEPTEMBER 3

CHESTER, The Ship Victory, George Street: Joe’s Bar Room Band

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): The Bloody Beetroots Death Crew 77

PRESTATYN, Pontin’s, Prestatyn Sands Holiday park (0844 576 5949 - www.pontins.com/bigbluesfestival): Prestatyn Big Blues Festival

SEPTEMBER 4

CHESTER, The Ship Victory, George Street: Gary Murphy

CHESTER, The Shropshire Arms (01244 321194 - www.theshrop.com): Phixeon

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Eels

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): The Vortex, Last Orders and The Hype

MANCHESTER, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Old Trafford: Muse

PRESTATYN, Pontin’s, Prestatyn Sands Holiday park (0844 576 5949 - www.pontins.com/bigbluesfestival): Prestatyn Big Blues Festival

SEPTEMBER 5

BUCKLEY, The Tivoli (01244 546201 - www.seetickets.com): Fun Lovin’ Criminals

PRESTATYN, Pontin’s, Prestatyn Sands Holiday park (0844 576 5949 - www.pontins.com/bigbluesfestival): Prestatyn Big Blues Festival

SALFORD, The Lowry (www.thelowry.com - 0870 111 2000): Bob Fox and Billy Mitchell

SEPTEMBER 6

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Jonsi

PRESTATYN, Pontin’s, Prestatyn Sands Holiday park (0844 576 5949 - www.pontins.com/bigbluesfestival): Prestatyn Big Blues Festival

SEPTEMBER 8

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 - www.venuecymru.co.uk): Off The Wall - Pink Floyd Tribute

MANCHESTER, Palace Theatre, Oxford Street (0844 847 2484 - www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk): The Drifters

SEPTEMBER 9

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Homelife, Denis Jones & Nancy Elizabeth

WIRRAL, Poulton Victoria Sports & Social Club,

Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey (www.leasowecastlecountrynwesternmusicclub.co.uk): Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club presents Richard Palmer

SEPTEMBER 10

CHESTER, The Ship Victory, George Street: Acoustak

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): The Christians

LIVERPOOL, Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Kath Bloom and This Frontier Needs Heroes

SEPTEMBER 11

CHESTER, The Ship Victory, George Street: Billy James

LIVERPOOL, Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Tim Garland and The Lighthouse Trio

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 256 5555): The Script

SEPTEMBER 12

LIVERPOOL, Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Tim Garland and The Lighthouse Trio

SEPTEMBER 14

BIRKENHEAD, Pacific Road Arts Centre (0151 666 0000 - www.pacificroad.co.uk): Altan

LIVERPOOL, Academy (0844 477 2000): White Rabbits

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): The Moody Blues

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): The Black Twig Pickers and Charlie Parr

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Dinosaur Pile-Up

SEPTEMBER 16

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): The Moody Blues

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Pierre Bensusan

MANCHESTER, Night & Day (0161 832 1111): Sky Larkin

MANCHESTER, Sound Control (0161 832 1111): Fyfe Dangerfield

RUNCORN, The Brindley, High Street (0151 907 8360 - www.thebrindley.org.uk): Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen

WIRRAL, Poulton Victoria Sports & Social Club,

Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey (www.leasowecastlecountrynwesternmusicclub.co.uk): Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club presents Cole Jackson

SEPTEMBER 17

LIVERPOOL, Garston Royal British Legion (0151 428 2855 - johnswelsh@hotmail.com): Hans Theesink

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Atomic and Vandermark 5

SEPTEMBER 18

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Two Door Cinema Club

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Barenaked Ladies and Boothby Graffoe

SEPTEMBER 20

CHESTER, Forum Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place (01244 341296 - www.chestertheatre.co.uk): The Davey Arthur Band

LIVERPOOL, Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): Paul Heaton

SEPTEMBER 21

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Willy Mason

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): Framing Hanley

SEPTEMBER 23

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Kate Rusby

STOKE-ON-TRENT, The Sugarmill, Brunswick Street (01782 214991 - www.thesugarmill.co.uk): Hayseed Dixie

WIRRAL, Poulton Victoria Sports & Social Club,

Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey (www.leasowecastlecountrynwesternmusicclub.co.uk): Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club presents Mick Denver

SEPTEMBER 24

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Paul Heaton

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000 - www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk): Jane McDonald

RHYL, Pavilion Theatre (01745 330000 - www.rhylpavilion.co.uk): Blake

SEPTEMBER 25

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): LZ7

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Mt Desolation

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): Futures

SEPTEMBER 26

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): MGMT

SEPTEMBER 27

CHESTER, The Shropshire Arms (01244 321194 - www.theshrop.com): The Roddai

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Bring Me The Horizon

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Lisbee

SEPTEMBER 28

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): The Magic Numbers

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): 30H!3

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Kano

SEPTEMBER 29

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): Two Door Cinema Club

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Rose Elinor Dougall

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Example

SEPTEMBER 30

LIVERPOOL, Academy (0844 477 2000): The Magic Numbers

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): Everything Everything

OCTOBER 1

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Tiffany Page

OCTOBER 2

LIVERPOOL, Academy (0844 477 2000): The Magic Numbers

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Mark Ronson and The Business Intl

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Mumford & Sons

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Architects

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Santana

MOLD, Clwyd Room, Clwyd Theatr Cymru (01928 581311 - www.showbizproductions.co.uk): Abbasolutely - Abba Tribute

OCTOBER 3

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Level 42

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): The Baseballs

OCTOBER 4

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Example

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Crocodiles

OCTOBER 5

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 832 1111): Hurts

STOKE-ON-TRENT, The Sugarmill, Brunswick Street (01782 214991 - www.thesugarmill.co.uk): Acey Slade & The Dark Party

OCTOBER 6

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Mayday Parade and The Maine

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Blood Red Shoes

OCTOBER 7

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Sublime With Rome

OCTOBER 8

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 256 5555): Manic Street Preachers

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Delays

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Steve Miller Band

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Jaguar Skills

OCTOBER 9

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Groove Armada

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Ocean Colour Scene

OCTOBER 10

LIVERPOOL, Live Lounge, Baby Blue, Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock (0844 8000 410 - www.accliverpool.com/livelounge): Focus

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Korn

OCTOBER 11

LIVERPOOL, Academy (0844 477 2000): The Charlatans and Shaun Ryder

LIVERPOOL, Masque: Eliza Doolittle MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Detroit Social Club

OCTOBER 12

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Darwin Deez

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Sheryl Crow

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Everything Everything

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 832 1111): Kate Nash

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): 22-20s

OCTOBER 13

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789): John Barrowman

OCTOBER 14

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Manic Street Preachers

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Professor Green

STOKE-ON-TRENT, Victoria Hall (www.ambassadortickets.com - 0844 871 7649): Bryan Adams

OCTOBER 15

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Plan B

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Cherry Ghost

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Mark Chadwick

MANCHESTER, Moho Live (0161 832 1111): The Mobo Tour featuring Skepta

OCTOBER 16

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): The Mobo Tour featuring Skepta

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): The Charlatans and Shaun Ryder

OCTOBER 17

LIVERPOOL, Live Lounge, Baby Blue, Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock (0844 8000 410 - www.accliverpool.com/livelounge): Chris Farlowe and the Norman Beaker Band

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Joe Satriani

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Ou Est La Swimming Pool

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): My Passion

OCTOBER 18

LIVERPOOL, Academy (0844 477 2000): Crystal Castles

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): We Are The Ocean

OCTOBER 19

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Robyn

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Amy McDonald

OCTOBER 21

LIVERPOOL, The Olympia (0151 263 6633 - www.gigsandtours.com): Robert Plant

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Hot Hot Heat

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Jeff Beck

MANCHESTER, Royal Northern College of Music, Oxford Road (0161 907 5555 - www.rncm.ac.uk): Badly Drawn Boy

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Dinosaur Pile-Up

OCTOBER 22

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Steve Winwood

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Crystal Castles

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Brandi Carlile

OCTOBER 23

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Carl Barat

OCTOBER 25

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): John Barrowman

MANCHESTER, Night & Day (0161 832 1111): Bedouin Soundclash

OCTOBER 26

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Cat Empire

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip

OCTOBER 27

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Lissie

OCTOBER 28

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000): John Barrowman

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): One Night Only

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Twenty Twenty

OCTOBER 29

LIVERPOOL, Academy (0844 477 2000): Imogen Heap

WARRINGTON, Parr Hall, Palmyra Square (01925 442345 - www.pyramidparrhall.com): Walter Trout

OCTOBER 30

LIVERPOOL, University: Plan B

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Foals

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Clubland 4

WREXHAM, William Aston Hall (01978 293293 - www.glyndwr.ac.uk): Kate Rusby

OCTOBER 31

LIVERPOOL, Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): Mystery Jets

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Paloma Faith

MANCHESTER, Palace Theatre, Oxford Street (0844 847 2484 - www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk): Robert Plant

NOVEMBER 3

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Ellie Goulding

NOVEMBER 4

LIVERPOOL, Marina (0151 428 2855 - johnswelsh@hotmail.com): Doug MacLeod

NOVEMBER 7

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Alexisonfire

WARRINGTON, Parr Hall, Palmyra Square (01925 442345 - www.pyramidparrhall.com): Ralph McTell

NOVEMBER 8

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Diana Vickers

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): God Is An Astronaut

NOVEMBER 9

LIVERPOOL, Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): Stornoway

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Divine Comedy

NOVEMBER 10

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Paramore

LIVERPOOL, Live Lounge, Baby Blue, Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock (0844 8000 410 - www.accliverpool.com/livelounge): Beverley Craven

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 256 5555 - www.gigsandtours.com): Ellie Goulding

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Kids in Glass Houses

NOVEMBER 11

STOKE-ON-TRENT, Victoria Hall (www.ambassadortickets.com - 0844 871 7649): Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra with special guest Alison Moyet

NOVEMBER 12

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Goo Goo Dolls

NOVEMBER 13

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Chase and Status

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Skunk Anansie

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Chromeo

NOVEMBER 14

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Seth Lakeman

WREXHAM, Central Station: The King Blues

NOVEMBER 15

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Oceansize

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip

NOVEMBER 16

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Athlete

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Less Than Jake

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Motorhead

NOVEMBER 17

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Goldfrapp

NOVEMBER 18

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): The King Blues

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Boyce Avenue

NOVEMBER 19

LIVERPOOL, Garston Royal British Legion, Haig House, Woolton Road (0151 428 2855 - www.bluesinthenorthwest.com): The Hamilton Loomis Band

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Paramore

NOVEMBER 20

LIVERPOOL, University (0844 477 2000): The Coral

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): We Are Scientists

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): The Gaslight Anthem

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000 - www.bridgewater-hall.com): Jedward

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): A-Ha

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Born Ruffians

NOVEMBER 21

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Frightened Rabbit

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): The Mummers

NOVEMBER 22

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): We Are Scientists

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Jimmy Eat World

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Brandi Carlile

NOVEMBER 23

WARRINGTON, Parr Hall, Palmyra Square (01925 442345 - www.livenation.co.uk): Status Quo

NOVEMBER 26

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): Cast

NOVEMBER 27

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111 - www.gigsandtours.com): The National

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Squeeze and The Lightning Seeds

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): Aiden

NOVEMBER 28

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 - www.venuecymru.co.uk): Jedward

NOVEMBER 29

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Cast

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Squeeze

NOVEMBER 30

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Cast

DECEMBER 2

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): JLS

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Young Guns

DECEMBER 3

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): JLS

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789): Saw Doctors

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Athlete

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Interpol

MANCHESTER, Cathedral: I Am Kloot

MANCHESTER, Central (0161 832 1111): Biffy Clyro

DECEMBER 4

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 256 5555 - www.gigsandtours.com): Interpol

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Katie Melua and Caro Emerald

MANCHESTER, Central (0871 230 2646): 30 Seconds to Mars

DECEMBER 5

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789): The Bootleg Beatles Christmas Show

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Michael Bolton

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Johnny Flynn

DECEMBER 6

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): The Drums

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Status Quo

DECEMBER 7

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Belle & Sebastian

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 236 4355): Echo and The Bunnymen

DECEMBER 8

MANCHESTER, Central (0871 230 2646): Pendulum

DECEMBER 9

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Cast

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Electric Six

DECEMBER 10

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Diversity

DECEMBER 11

LIVERPOOL, Academy (0844 477 2000): Frank Turner

LIVERPOOL, Olympia (0871 2200 260 - www.gigsandtours.com): Echo & The Bunnymen

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Saw Doctors

MANCHESTER, Central (0871 230 2646): Arcade Fire

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Scissor Sisters

DECEMBER 12

LIVERPOOL, Olympia (0871 2200 260 - www.gigsandtours.com): Echo & The Bunnymen

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): You Me At Six

DECEMBER 13

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Asking Alexandria

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): You Me At Six

DECEMBER 14

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Katie Melua and Caro Emerald

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): The Australian Classic Rock Show

DECEMBER 15

LIVERPOOL, Live Lounge, Baby Blue, Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock (0844 8000 410 - www.accliverpool.com/livelounge): Nine Below Zero

DECEMBER 16

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): JLS

DECEMBER 18

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Pixie Lott

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): James

DECEMBER 19

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Diversity

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Peter Andre

DECEMBER 20

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Diversity

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): JLS

DECEMBER 21

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra featuring Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall

JANUARY 15

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Thin Lizzy

JANUARY 16

LIVERPOOL, Empire Theatre, Lime Street (www.liverpoolempire.org.uk - 0844 847 2525): The Australian Classic Rock Show

JANUARY 22

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): JLS

MARCH 2

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Plan B