LIVE: JAMES / THE SLOW READERS CLUB – 07/07/2017

-CASTLEFIELD BOWL, MANCHESTER- Castlefield Bowl is a phenomenal venue, regardless of who is playing there. It is not used for concerts very often but every year Sounds of the City takes full advantage of the outdoor performance space that is surrounded by the buildings of Deansgate and Castlefield in the city centre. It turns the […]
– THE RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE – Ah yes, the return of Beat-Herder. The Ribble Valley’s own dance-in-the-forrest fest has grown in its 11 years from a mere 2,000 capacity to a bustling 10,000+ turnout, so really, they’ve gotta be doing something right. The event has become somewhat of a Lancashire institution over the last few summers and […]

LIVE: BEAT-HERDER FESTIVAL – 15-17/07/2016

BEAT-HERDER FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE FRIDAY NIGHT HEADLINER JAMES

The jewel in the crown of Northern England’s festival calendar, Beat-Herder, today announces its Friday night headliner. Kicking off proceedings in the Ribble Valley will be Manchester rock legends JAMES, replacing former headliners Primal Scream, who have sadly had to cancel their appearance due to Bobby Gillespie’s recent injury. Fresh from a new album and arena tour and known […]
This summer some of the most acclaimed live artists are taking over Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl in July for the first ever Summer In The City.  Following their sold out world tour Pixies will headline Thursday 10th July and legendary Manchester band James will be performing one of their renowned headline sets on Friday 11th July. […]

NEWS: PIXIES AND JAMES TO PLAY CASTLEFIELD BOWL FOR FIRST ‘SUMMER IN THE CITY’

LIVE: JAMES – 01/11/2011

– THE BRIDGEWATER HALL, MANCHESTER – Entering the Bridgewater Hall expectations feel high for James performing with Orchestra Of The Swan and The Manchester Consort Choir. Hang on is that someone actually wearing a (non-ironic) dickie bow? This isn’t James’ usual venue of choice; a sign at the bar confirms this: “Please refrain from leaving […]