BATTLE OF THE BANDS!
Schedule
Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:15 pm to 11:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Co-op Live | Manchester, EN
About this Event
Overview:
Four incredible up-and-coming local bands will take the stage, bringing a mix of genres from alternative rock to pop rock that’s guaranteed to get the crowd moving.
Support a great cause while discovering the next big names in music and watch as they compete for amazing prizes, including exclusive studio time at Co-op Live. Expect big sounds, fierce competition, and an electric atmosphere you won’t want to miss.
Grab your tickets now and be part of something special!
The 4 Bands:
- The Drop Jonnies @thedropjonnies
- Sugar for the Bee @sugarforthebee
- STRANGE WOMAN @strangewomanofficial
- MOLI @m0li.official
Location: Co-op Live, Etihad Campus, 1 Sportcity Way, Manchester, M11 3DL
How to get there:
- Trams: Blue line from City Centre (St Peter's Square, Piccadily Gardens) - 15 Minute trip which stops right outside the arena using Ashton-Under-Lyne.
- Bus: Number 216, 230, 231, from Piccadilly Gardens - 20 Minute trip towards the Etihad.
Start Times:
18:15 : Doors Open.
19:00 : Performances start (we will not be announcing set times, so come early so you dont miss your favourite bands!).
19:45 : Doors Close.
23:00 : Finish.
The Anthony Seddon Fund:
The Anthony Seddon Fund is a local mental health and suicide prevention charity based in Tameside, Ashton-Under-Lyne. They provide a welcoming safe space for people to talk, connect, and manage mental health struggles in a non-clinical community space. The charity was founded by the family of Anthony Seddon, who lived with bipolar disorder and sadly passed away in 2013. They also offer specialist support, including bereavement groups and sessions, offering a safe space for anyone navigating loss.
By offering early, preventative and community-based support, they help build resilience, reduce isolation and improve the well-being of anyone struggling.
Please do not bring:
- Food or Drink
- Disposable vapes
- Large Bags (bags must be A4 or smaller)
- Weapons or dangerous items
- Noise-making items (horns, whistles)
Tickets are available for:
- Early Bird + 1 Voting Slip: £10.50 per person
- Regular + 1 Voting Slip: £12.50 per person
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL BE GOING TO THE ANTHONY SEDDON FUND.
See you there!
Where is it happening?
Co-op Live, 1 Sportcity Way, Manchester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 12.08 to GBP 14.25



















