 | |  | | |  |  The Sixteen  |  | | Bridgewater Hall Manchester | | Incredible choral ensemble best-known for their haunting interpretations of early English polyphony, other repertories of the European Renaissance, as well as choral works of the twentieth century. Enchanting! | |
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| | | | |  | The Blackout | | | Manchester Academy 2 | | Post hardcore band from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales who were nominated for the Kerrang! British Newcomer award and won Best Unsigned Band in Kerrang! magazine's Readers Poll 2008. | |
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| | | | |  | Bell X1 | | | Manchester Club Academy | | Irish indie rockers compared to pre-electronic Radiohead and the more sedate side of Coldplay, crafting tight, radio-friendly melodic pop with infectious yet durable hooks and introspective, witty lyrics | |
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