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From the grasslands of Inner Mongolia comes SULD—also known in Chinese as 战旗 (Zhanqi, meaning “battle flag”)—a band whose music brings Mongolian cultural heritage into the force and scale of contemporary metal. Founded in 2015 by vocalist, guitarist and composer Bai Sile, SULD combines heavy guitar riffs, bass and drums with Khoomei throat singing and traditional Mongolian instruments. Their music is powerful and cinematic, yet its identity reaches far beyond genre. At its he

Silver Chamber is a Manchester-based instrumental ensemble bringing together the scale of orchestral music, the intensity of progressive metal and the emotional force of cinematic composition. Led by composer and guitarist Stephen J Brown, the project unites electric guitars, bass and drums with strings and other classical instrumentation. Depending on the work and performance setting, Silver Chamber can expand into an ensemble of approximately 12–20 musicians, creating music

Beneath the railway arches of Salford, where concrete meets echoes and the city never truly sleeps. This July, STOLEN bring their Cacophonic Symphony to one of Manchester's most atmospheric underground venues — Bee Noir. A night of post-punk, industrial electronics and immersive visuals, performed in a space that feels built for their sound. Hidden under the arches beside the river, Bee Noir strips everything back until only the music, the lights and the crowd remain. With sp

KAWA are a Yunnan-based Chinese roots reggae band whose music grows directly from the land they come from. Formed in 2015 in Ximeng — a border town in Southwest China on a similar latitude to Jamaica — their sound emerges from a place where music, dance, and daily life are inseparable. Blending classic reggae rhythms with Wa ethnic vocal traditions, indigenous instruments, and the ambient sounds of nature, Kawa have spent a decade allowing reggae to take root in Chinese soil.

The Buyi Band (布衣乐队) will embark on their second UK tour in 2026, starting with a show at The Steel Yard in London on March 5th, followed by The Bread Shed in Manchester on March 7th. Buyi Band was formed in 1995 in Ningxia, China. The name “Buyi” literally means “cotton clothes / plain clothing,” symbolising ordinary people and the band’s commitment to simplicity and sincerity. Their distinctive musical style blends rock with the folk traditions of Northwest China, is full o

One of the most famous Chinese post-punk rock band FAZI (法兹) showcased their charm to Manchester at the Bread Shed on 23 May 2025. Full Replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gGQhnyrFJ8 00:00 *Intro: Dead or alive 04:38 谁会做奔跑的马 09:13 迷幻 13:38 甜水井 Tian Shui Jing 20:32 假水 26:34 带上我的眼睛 Share My Eyes With You 31:21 身体与想象的距离 36:35 夜行 39:51 时间隧道 45:06 守夜 50:17 0909 III 55:29 年轻的爱人 01:01:00 冷山 01:06:57 热死荒梁 （*my fav one） 01:11:22 隼 Falcon [Encore] 01:21:40 临兵斗者 01:26:35 控制 - Insta

Chinese rock band bRoKeN (破碎) brought their music to the UK with their 3-stop tour! Their first stop was at Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, on 30 March 2025. Then they move to London at the Heaven on 1 April 2025. They finished their journey at the Manchester Academy 2 on 3 April 2025.