Manchester Academy 1

Pitbull

Born Armando Christian Perez, Pitbull as his stage name, the American Born rapper, record producer and song writer had his first appearance in Lil Jon's 2002 album, "King of Crank."Two years later, he released a debut album under the TVT Records titled "M.I. DetailsManchester Academy 1, Manchester, 6 Aug 2013

Goo Goo Dolls

The Goo Goo Dolls are an American rock band from Buffalo, New York. Guitarist John Rzeznick, Vocalist and bass player Robby Takac and drummer Mike Malinin have seen huge success and been together since 1986 (Malinin since '94) . In 1991, their single 'I'm Awake Now' was included in the soundtrack of the movie 'Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare'. DetailsManchester Academy 1, Manchester, 16 Oct 2013

Bastille

Bastille. You have to love a band that's name's a album Laura Palmer off the lead character from Twin Peaks, don't you? Beyond great taste in film credit Bastille's founder and singer / songwriter Dan Smith with a impeccable taste in music. Electro tinged synth-pop that brings you back to the best part of the 80's Dan's made sure Bastille has it all covered. DetailsManchester Academy 1, Manchester, 22 Oct 2013

Suede

Also known as 'London Suede', the band has been on the music scene since 1989. They are often credited with helping to kick start the 'Brit Pop' movement of the 1990s but claim to be more of a 'glam-rock' outfit. The band split after 2003 and a couple of commercially unsuccessful albums but later reformed in 2010 and have a series of live dates lined up. DetailsManchester Academy 1, Manchester, 30 Oct 2013

Shed Seven

English indie-rock band 'Shed Seven' began together in 1990 and is credited with making contributions to the 'Brit-pop' scene along with the likes of 'Blur' and 'Oasis' in the early 1990s. The familiar wailing vocals and guitar arpeggios brought them 15 top 40 singles and 4 top 20 albums. The band split in 2003 and reformed in 2007. DetailsManchester Academy 1, Manchester, 7 Dec 2013