In it’s third year, the Friends of Manchester Festival is once again showcasing some of the finest talent Manchester, and the friends thereof, have to offer. Spread across two venues, Jabez Clegg and Kro Bar, this year also sees the introduction of a fantastic For Folk‘s Sake stage that will, rather aptly, present a platform for some of the North West’s best folk and acoustic acts to demonstrate their musical wares. Last year saw fantastic performances by The Answering Machine, The Crookes and Detroit Social Club, with the festival receiving critical acclaim from critics and fans alike.  A full line up of the festival is available here, however, as to entice you further, here is a brief introduction to some of the acts performing.

Jim Noir:

Spokes:

We Can Make It Out (Radio Edit) by S P O K E S

Run Toto Run:

Run Toto Run – The Low Blow by Breaking More Waves

Wild Palms:

To The Lighthouse by Wild Palms

If you’re in Manchester, or within a 100 mile radius, you have no excuse not to be there.