Nicko McBrain - An Evening In Conversation With
Tue 1 Dec · 18:30
Manchester Academy 2
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Nicko McBrain, drummer of Iron Maiden since 1982, participates in a conversation at Manchester Academy 2 on 1 December 2026 at 18:30. Having retired from touring in 2024, he continues to contribute to studio projects with a band whose albums have sold over 100 million copies.
Michael Henry "Nicko" McBrain is an English musician, best known as the drummer of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden since 1982. He is the third-longest serving member of the band, having appeared on each Iron Maiden album since Piece of Mind (1983). McBrain retired from touring in 2024, although he remains a member of the band for studio projects. Having played in small pub bands since 1966 from the age of 14, after leaving school, McBrain did session work before joining a variety of artists, such as Streetwalkers in 1975, Pat Travers, and the French hard rock band Trust. By 2026, the band's albums with Nicko McBrain had sold well over 100 million copies.
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Nicko McBrain - An Evening In Conversation With takes place on Tuesday, 1 December 2026 at 18:30.
Nicko McBrain - An Evening In Conversation With is held at Manchester Academy 2 in Manchester (Manchester University Students Union, Manchester, M139PR).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Manchester Academy 2 can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Nicko McBrain is performing at Nicko McBrain - An Evening In Conversation With.
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Michael Henry "Nicko" McBrain is an English musician, best known as the drummer of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden since 1982. He is the third-longest serving member of the band, having appeared on each Iron Maiden album since Piece of Mind (1983). McBrain retired from touring in 2024, although he remains a member of the band for studio projects. Having played in small pub bands since 1966 from the age of 14, after leaving school, McBrain did session work before joining a variety of artists, such as Streetwalkers in 1975, Pat Travers, and the French hard rock band Trust. By 2026, the band's albums with Nicko McBrain had sold well over 100 million copies.
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Nicko McBrain, drummer of Iron Maiden since 1982, participates in a conversation at Manchester Academy 2 on 1 December 2026 at 18:30. Having retired from touring in 2024, he continues to contribute to studio projects with a band whose albums have sold over 100 million copies.
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Michael Henry "Nicko" McBrain is an English musician, best known as the drummer of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden since 1982. He is the third-longest serving member of the band, having appeared on each Iron Maiden album since Piece of Mind (1983). McBrain retired from touring in 2024, although he remains a member of the band for studio projects. Having played in small pub bands since 1966 from the age of 14, after leaving school, McBrain did session work before joining a variety of artists, such as Streetwalkers in 1975, Pat Travers, and the French hard rock band Trust. By 2026, the band's albums with Nicko McBrain had sold well over 100 million copies.
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Manchester University Students Union, Manchester, M139PR
Hulme, Manchester
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Nicko McBrain - An Evening In Conversation With takes place on Tuesday, 1 December 2026 at 18:30.
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Nicko McBrain - An Evening In Conversation With is held at Manchester Academy 2 in Manchester (Manchester University Students Union, Manchester, M139PR).
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