Manchester University Big Band
Manchester University Big Band
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Saturday 6th June 2026
Doors: 1pm / Gig: 2-4:30pm
Tickets £7-12, purchase here: https://manchesterstudentsunion.com/events/products/19638
This gig offers a mix of seated and standing areas. Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so early arrival is recommended. Otherwise, you may need to stand.
Manchester University Big Band (or MUBB) has been proudly bringing some of the best live big band jazz to the city and beyond since it was founded in 2004.
Made up of fantastic and competitively auditioned student musicians, and this year under the outstanding direction of Jamie Marriott and Maddie Curry, MUBB promises high-energy and high-calibre performances.
Today, you can expect an exciting and eclectic mix of big band music from Basie swingers to Latin bangers to modern experimental jazz, on what will surely be one of the band's most special and memorable gigs to date!
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Margherita (v) - £8.50
Mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceVeggie Brunch Pizza (v) - £9.00
Mushrooms, spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceVegan Brunch Pizza (ve) - £9.00
Mushrooms, spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, M&P's signature tomato sauceMeaty Brunch Pizza - £9.50
Sausage, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceHash Browns (bowl of 5) - £5.00
The classic brunch side dish, served with ketchup
Cuba Vida Salsa Band
Cuba Vida Salsa Band
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Saturday 6th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
We may be in Manchester, but the moment the Cuba Vida Salsa Band hits our little stage, you’ll think you’ve been whisked away to Havana. With every beat, this band brings the irresistible warmth and vibrancy of Latin music right to any audience lucky enough to catch them live.
This wonderful ensemble blends the sultry grooves of Salsa with the rich flavours of Latin Jazz, Funk, Reggaeton, and more. Expect vibes perfect whether you’re tearing up the dance floor or simply soaking up the atmosphere with a drink in hand.
As well as being masterful musicians, this group are born entertainers, telling stories that make you feel as if you’re sipping a pina colada in a seaside club. From timeless Cuban classics to fresh Latin hits and captivating original songs, every performance bursts with pure energy and passion.
Dust off your dancing shoes, loosen your hips, and get ready for a night where Manchester meets the magic of the Caribbean!
Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto
Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto
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Saturday 6th June 2026
Gig: 10pm-12:30am
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)*
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto are a 7-piece Soul and Funk outfit playing a hugely eclectic mix of music from awe-inspiring soul, to all-time classic disco, through to modern chart tracks given the Lucas D treatment.
Fronted by Cat Davis, the band consists of a red-hot horn section (trumpet, flugelhorn, saxophone, and flute), some of the coolest keys, guitar and bass riffing and improvising out there, plus irresistible beats and rhythms coming from drums and percussion.
Not only does this band have the perfect Saturday night setlist, they have the feel-good attitude sure to make you finish the night with a big smile. The combination of Cat’s superb vocals and the band’s extraordinary solos will leave you tempted to stay on the dance floor for all three forty-five minute sets!
From Diana Krall, to Leo Sayer, to the Jackson Sisters, to Al Green, to Amy Winehouse, to Sister Sledge, to Stevie Wonder, to Arctic Monkeys… They’ve got it all!
Line Up:
Cat Davies - Vocals
Paul Wakelin - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Percussion
Luke Shingler - Tenor Sax, Flute
Dan Machin - Guitar
Phil '0070' Bond - Keys
Frank Walker - Bass
Tony 'Princess' Jones - Drums
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Please note that on Friday/Saturday nights, there is a dance floor in between the VIP tables and the stage, so you may have people dancing in front of you (you can’t blame them!)