Swings A 21st Century Thing
Swings A 21st Century Thing
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Saturday 24th October 2026
Doors: 1pm / Gig: 1:30-4pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10 per person
Entrance-Side Table: £7 per person
Standing: £5 per person
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
Tickets are available via Skiddle; tables are automatically allocated for those with seated tickets.
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/42641887
Sheffield-born vocalist Paul Pashley brings Swings A 21st Century Thing to Matt & Phred’s for a very special Manchester launch of his brand-new LIVE album.
Joined by his punchy ensemble, including musical director Adrian Wilkinson, Paul delivers a fresh, sophisticated and energetic take on swing, reimagining some of the biggest songs of recent decades alongside timeless favourites.
Expect unexpected takes on tracks including Pulp’s Disco 2000, songs by Tones and I, Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran and Billie Eilish, alongside classics such as Pure Imagination and LOVE — all given the groove, elegance and attitude of cool swing.
Known for his charismatic performances and powerhouse vocals, Pashley has entertained audiences around the world, from exclusive private events to Manchester’s AO Arena, where he performed in front of more than 20,000 people at the celebration of the life of Manchester boxing legend Ricky Hatton.
The Manchester launch will also feature limited-edition LIVE album artwork, with exclusive vinyl and CD releases available to purchase on the afternoon.
Swings A 21st Century Thing is a celebration of musicianship, creativity and the energy of a real live band — bringing together swing classics, contemporary pop and modern-day anthems for an afternoon that crosses generations.
Swing reimagined for the 21st century.
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/42641887
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Tickets are sold in three categories:
VIP Stage-Side Seating; best view of the stage - £10 per person
Entrance-Side Seating; restricted view of stage - £7 per person
Standing; in the bar area - £5 per person
Upon Skiddle checkout, you will be asked what food you will be ordering. This is NOT a pre-order; it's just to help the kitchen minimise wait times. You will still be required to order at the bar on the day.
For dietary and access requirements, or anything else, please call the venue on 0161 273 5495
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Brunch Pizza Menu
Margherita (v) - £8.50Mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauce
Veggie Brunch Pizza (v) - £9.00Mushrooms, spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauce
Vegan Brunch Pizza (ve) - £9.00Mushrooms, spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, M&P's signature tomato sauce
Meaty Brunch Pizza - £9.50
Sausage, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceShakshuka Pizza (v) - £10.00
Roasted peppers, herbs, feta, soft-baked egg, M&P's signature tomato sauceSmoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Pizza - £10.50
Cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, spring onions, lemon oilHash Browns (bowl of 5) - £5.00T
he classic brunch side dish, served with ketchup
Rosie & Jack
Rosie & Jack
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Saturday 24th October 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5-6pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!
Rosie & Jack bring over 15 years of musical partnership to the stage, having performed together in their band Dreamer and a variety of other line-ups across the North West. With Rosie on vocals and Jack on guitar, the duo draws on a shared love of disco, funk and soul to create laid-back, groove-filled performances.
Expect relaxed and soulful interpretations of some of your favourite floor-fillers alongside timeless funk and soul classics, all delivered with warmth, musicianship and plenty of feel-good energy.
Rosie and Jack have been a familiar part of the Matt & Phred's community for many years, performing regularly as members of Dreamer and hosting our monthly All Star Jam. While they know the stage well, this performance marks their first appearance at Matt & Phred's as a duo. They're excited to bring a more intimate side of their musical partnership to the venue and share an evening of soulful grooves, stripped-back favourites and feel-good classics.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!
The Brown Bird Quintet
The Brown Bird Quintet
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Saturday 24th October 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
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).
The Brown Bird Quintet is an upcoming Manchester based jazz group led by Will Bird (Trumpet) and Jasmine Brown (Sax). All members of the group are recent graduates of the Royal Northern College Of Music, where Jasmine and Will were awarded the Martyn Edwards Jazz Bursary. The Quintet formed in 2024 and has so far made several appearances at Wakefield Jazz Club, and played gigs and hosted jams across Manchester, playing a variety of music from original compositions to arrangements of swing, latin, funk, pop and even video game music!
Jasmine Brown grew up with 2 jazz musicians for parents and quickly discovered a passion for all things swing and bebop, falling in love with the playing of Phil Woods and Cannonball Adderley. After graduating from the RNCM last year, she has began establising herself on the Manchester scene, composing and arranging. Some of her most recent notable peformances include playing with Femme De La Femme at Band on the Wall and with Tom Smith and Katie Brown at Ruislip Jazz Club.
Will Bird was introduced to jazz at a young age by his dad, a jazz clarinetist, and was then inspired by jazz trumpet players such as Chet Baker and Roy Hargrove. Since moving to Manchester to study the trumpet, he has persued a career as a freelance musician using his skills as an performer, arranger, and pianist. Some of his most recent notable peformances include playing with the Sam Lightwing Quintet at Manchester Jazz Festival and Jeremy Sassoon's Ray Charles Project at Buxton Jazz Festival.
Knock Out Brass Band
Knock Out Brass Band
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Saturday 24th October 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).
Taking inspiration from New Orleans brass bands, Knock Out Brass Band put a spin on all those modern classics to bring sensational upbeat covers, like you've never heard!
For over a decade KOBB musicians have been heard in every corner of the UK and the world. Performing at festivals, functions and events, including Glastonbury, SXSW and French Quarter Festival (New Orleans) or on tours around America, China and Europe, and in venues such as Ronnie Scotts, O2 Arena and the West End. Individually, some of the best players and together make an extremely exciting, professional and experienced ensemble!
Made up of a groovy sousaphone, hard hitting drum beats, a couple of trumpets and trombones, the band is capable of playing a big range of genres from rock, funk and pop to traditional second-line New Orleans processions!
*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!)