Several stars of the 80s unite to tour the national arenas in May, including one date in Manchester.

New indie band The Pigeon Detectives get set to play their first full UK tour, including a date at Manchester Apollo.

Manchester success story Shayne Ward plays 10 dates at arena venues this summer.

New York's Busta brings his high-speed rap delivery ahead of the release of his eighth album, 'Blessed'.

The Boss and his legendary band are back on the road to promote the 'Magic' album, Springsteen's 23rd.

The final date of The Wombats current world tour will be at Manchester's Apollo.

Foo Fighters & Manic Street Preachers to play huge Manchester Stadium gig.

Hip-Hop Soul's pioneering voice has her first major tour since 2003.

Boyzone are back again, no matter what, for two dates in Manchester this summer.

Carlos Santana (and his guitar) make a one-night appearence at the M.E.N Arena.

Michael McDonald, one of the most distinctive voices in soul music, visits Manchester on the summer's longest day.

Radiohead announce Manchester date.

Beck returns to the UK in July to play a handful of shows.

Revitalised pop minx Kylie is performing at the M.E.N Arena for 5 dates during July.

The Canadian rock quartet tour to support their  'All The Right Reasons' album.

James Blunt brings his All The Lost Souls Tour 2008 to Manchester this October.

The veteran singer and guitarist visits during an 11 day tour to 11 cities.

Lemmy and Co. to burst some eardrums at the Oxford Road venue.

Simple Minds are on their Celebrate world tour this year to commenerate 30 years in the business.

Sir Elton provides his Manchester fans an early Christmas present.