New music new gigs coming to Manchester

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Greater Manchester, get ready for new music and gig announcements this summer you don't want to miss.

It’s an electrifying time for music lovers in Greater Manchester as a wave of fresh releases and gig announcements roll in, lighting up the 2025 calendar with must-hear sounds and must-see shows.

First up on your playlist Swedish sensation Benjamin Ingrosso returns with “Angela”, the soulful follow-up to his acclaimed album Pink Velvet Theatre - with over a billion streams strong Ingrosso's latest is already a fan favourite.

Olly Murrs joins York Racecourse’s line-up

Lyrical powerhouse Kae Tempest also drops “Know Yourself” - an introspective journey into identity, wrapped in poignant beats.

Looking for raw emotion? Sebastian Schub delivers with “Scared of Screaming”, a folk-rock ballad soaked in vulnerability.

Rising UK duo The Itch bring double trouble with their debut on Fiction Records “The Influencer” and “Co-Conspirator” and if that’s not enough, Kaeto returns with “Words” - a hypnotic track that marks an exciting new chapter following last year’s INTRO mixtape.

Live music fans, strap in as HAIM are back with their I Quit UK arena tour - hitting Manchester’s Co-Op Live on 30th October.

Plus Lorde is making waves with her upcoming album Virgin out 27th June - expect powerful, genre-blurring sounds from the Kiwi star.

Self Esteem adds a third date to her sold-out shows - catch her on 27th, 28th, or 29th September at Manchester Academy.

Also lighting up the summer Music Nights at York Racecourse, featuring Olly Murs (28th June), Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Natasha Bedingfield (25th July), and Ronan Keating (26th July).

It’s a blockbuster season for music in Greater Manchester so don’t miss your chance to be part of it. Which gig are you heading to first?