A DIY Manchester Music Showcase 2026
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A DIY Manchester Music Showcase will take place on 28 August 2026 at The Water Rats in London. The event features performances by a selected group of Manchester’s newest acts and is promoted as the third annual showcase.
A Selected Group of Manchester's Newest Exciting Acts Perform A Third Annual Showcase; August 28th Only.
2981 - Post-punk group known for a trance-like atmospheric perfomance with DIY elements incorporated. Consisting of Guy Denis-Bushell _vocals/guitar, Elliot Forster _bass/guitar, and Esme Watts _drums/keyboard.
Glacmanis - Alternative/indie rock 4 piece known for a jangly and busy yet relaxing sound. Consisting of Josh Haylock _guitar/vocals, Matt Lewis _bass/vocals, Olli Sharp _drums, and Callum Bancroft _guitar.
Timings_
Doors_ 19:30
Glacmanis_ 20:00
2981_ 21:00
Performance Ends_ 22:00
Tickets sold on Fatsoma Only. Can be bought at door, Through Fatsoma.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Weather on the day
Drizzle · 19°C
Feels like 18°C · Chance of rain 73% · Wind 14 km/h
Rain very likely — waterproofs, not just a brolly.
Forecast from Open-Meteo, updated 2 hours ago. Accuracy drops beyond a few days out.
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Frequently asked questions
A DIY Manchester Music Showcase 2026 takes place on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 19:30.
A DIY Manchester Music Showcase 2026 is held at The Water Rats in London (328 Gray's Inn Rd, London WC1X 8BZ, UK).
Tickets for A DIY Manchester Music Showcase 2026 are priced at £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
Tickets for A DIY Manchester Music Showcase 2026 can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Editorial Summary
A DIY Manchester Music Showcase will take place on 28 August 2026 at The Water Rats in London. The event features performances by a selected group of Manchester’s newest acts and is promoted as the third annual showcase.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
A Selected Group of Manchester's Newest Exciting Acts Perform A Third Annual Showcase; August 28th Only.
2981 - Post-punk group known for a trance-like atmospheric perfomance with DIY elements incorporated. Consisting of Guy Denis-Bushell _vocals/guitar, Elliot Forster _bass/guitar, and Esme Watts _drums/keyboard.
Glacmanis - Alternative/indie rock 4 piece known for a jangly and busy yet relaxing sound. Consisting of Josh Haylock _guitar/vocals, Matt Lewis _bass/vocals, Olli Sharp _drums, and Callum Bancroft _guitar.
Timings_
Doors_ 19:30
Glacmanis_ 20:00
2981_ 21:00
Performance Ends_ 22:00
Tickets sold on Fatsoma Only. Can be bought at door, Through Fatsoma.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is A DIY Manchester Music Showcase 2026?
A DIY Manchester Music Showcase 2026 takes place on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 19:30.
Where is A DIY Manchester Music Showcase 2026 taking place?
A DIY Manchester Music Showcase 2026 is held at The Water Rats in London (328 Gray's Inn Rd, London WC1X 8BZ, UK).
How much are tickets for A DIY Manchester Music Showcase 2026?
Tickets for A DIY Manchester Music Showcase 2026 are priced at £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
How do I get tickets for A DIY Manchester Music Showcase 2026?
Tickets for A DIY Manchester Music Showcase 2026 can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Price
£10
Date
Until Friday, 28 August 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 18°C · chance of rain 73% · wind 14 km/h
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