Join us to celebrate our second birthday with an evening of partying. Kicking off the party is our very own Global Grooves Bloco who will get your feet moving and heart thumping. Buffalo Brothers will continue the party with funky tunes followed by the good vibes of Rucubah Tropical Discotheque DJS. Book your tickets soon […]
Gasper Nali is a unique roots musican and ‘one-man-band’ from the small town of Nkhata Bay on the shores of Lake Malawi. He plays a one-string home-made 3-metre long Babatoni bass guitar with a stick and an empty beer bottle, and together with a cow skin kick drum and catchy melodies, he creates the most […]
The Vale in association with Nick Toczek presents… IN OTHER WORDS! The very best in performance poetry The Line Up: Mike Garry is a highly acclaimed and versatile poet. As a gritty performer-poet, he’s supported many bands, including I am Kloot, Badly Drawn Boy, and The Fall. and has toured the world with John Cooper […]
The Vale in association with Nick Toczek presents… IN OTHER WORDS! The very best in performance poetry. The Line Up: Toria Garbutt is a poet and educator. Since bursting onto the scene in 2014, she’s been a regular tour support for Dr John Cooper Clarke in venues across the UK and Europe. In 2016, she […]
The Vale is excited to welcome back Kyla Brox Band to our stage, for a night of soulful blues and R&B sounds, their live performances are truly something special. With a mix of both original songs and covers, you can expect to hear a wide range of sounds that will keep you on your feet all night. […]
Attention Humans! This is HENGE. We are not from this world. We bring you music from distant planets. We offer this gift for the edification of humankind… so that eventually your species may put an end to war and set up new homes in space. The Vale is excited to welcome Henge to occupy our […]
Attention Humans! This is HENGE. We are not from this world. We bring you music from distant planets. We offer this gift for the edification of humankind… so that eventually your species may put an end to war and set up new homes in space. The Vale is excited to welcome Henge to occupy our […]
The Vale is delighted to welcome The Brothers Gillespie, who have been described by Folk Radio UK as ‘weaving an especially compelling magic’, and 'showing British acoustic music in its best possible light’, the music of Northumbrian duo The Brothers Gillespie is animated by lyrical songwriting, fine fingerstyle guitar playing, multi-instrumental musicianship and ‘the glorious […]
The Vale is delighted to welcome back Anarchy in the Ukulele. Join us on Thursday 28th March for an evening of ukulele mastery. Anarchy In The Ukulele was born to highlight a different side of the ukulele & its world! The band have made their mark covering hits on their ukes from Nirvana to Fleetwood […]
The Vale is delighted to welcome Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet, with their broad terrain of musical textures from esoteric protest songs to foot-tapping and floor-thumping dance rhythms, Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet are an genre-defying ensemble based in Manchester. Fronted by award-winning vocalist Ríoghnach, her evocative vocal is amply backed by the quintet of Lorien Garth Edwards, […]
“People are going crazy for it! A thing of beauty! Excellent Debut album.” - Craig Charles - BBC Radio 6 Music “The band have built a massive cult audience with their bass-heavy live shows, a supreme fusion of roots reggae, dub, and soulful aspects.” - Clash Magazine The Barefoot Bandit is an explosion of reggae, […]
Join us for a screening of three sun drenched films in our solar powered venue space. As a venue we are aiming to generate enough power to run our music and cinema screening venue solely on solar power! You can track our progress here. To celebrate the summer sun and its power we are screening […]
‘Grass roots music played with gusto. Live entertainment at its best.’ – Chilli Fiesta The Vale is delighted to welcome the dazzling Grupo Lokito who fuse contemporary Congolese and Cuban music creating a modern day cocktail of two of the great world musics. The glorious melodious vocals of Congolese front men Eugene Makuta and Iddo […]
We're delighted to host Mossley's St John's Band for their 90th Anniversary Concert; an impressive milestone! Adult tickets available for £10, under 16s go for £2. Tickets available HERE History of the Band The Rev. W. Leeming was the man responsible for the formation of St Johns Band Mossley in 1933. He was a […]
Harder than the Rock + Pre-Recorded Q&A Doors open: 7.00pm Film starts: 7.30pm “An infectiously engaging and very moving rhapsody for the groundbreaking rebels dubbed ‘the backbone of British reggae” - Mark Kermode, Kermode & Mayo’s Take Reggae exploded in the 1970s and Cimarons, the UK's first reggae band, formed in 1967, were at its […]
We’re delighted to welcome to The Vale the incredible N’famady Kouyaté. N’famady Kouyaté is a young master musician from Guinea (Conakry), now based in Cardiff, Wales, UK. N’famady’s primary instrument is the balafon – a traditional wooden xylophone, sacred to West African culture and his family heritage of the griot. N’famady will be honouring our […]
Baked A La Ska are the “heavy heavy sound” of Manchester! A super charged 11-headed ska monster on a rampage through the dance floors of the UK leaving a trail of skanked out bodies in their wake. Join us for The Vale's festive do and skank the night away. It’s a band of assembled oddballs […]
A very special screening of a classic animation fairy tale 'The Adventures of Prince Achmed', with NEW live score by Musician, Chris Davies. We're delighted to welcome back this magical event to our screen at The Vale. It's the perfect early Christmas gift to enjoy with the whole family. Three years in the making, Lotte […]
“Manchester’s answer to Aretha Franklin.” Tony Wilson, Factory Records The Vale is excited to welcome back Mossley’s own Kyla Brox and her band to our stage. A night of soulful blues and R&B sounds, her live performances are truly something special. With a mix of both original songs and covers, you can expect to hear a […]
Fuego, Sol y Agua - A night of Flamenco Experience the soulful rhythms and vibrant melody and dance of Flamenco from Andalusia right here in Mossley. Brought to us by internationally renowned Spanish music and dance superstars Ramón Ruiz, Rebecca Ortega, and Carlos Lobo this will truly be an evening to remember. Ramón Ruiz is a […]
New Orleans meets 90s Manchester club classics… In New Orleans, funerals are celebrated in style, with noisy brass bands processing through the streets. The main section of the parade is known as First Line, but the real fun starts with the Second Line, those who follow the band to enjoy the music, marching with the […]
Join us on April 12th for this high energy double bill at The Vale! Funke and the Two Tone Baby Funke and the Two Tone Baby is a one man army. Uncategorised and uncharted. A blur of buttons and sweat. Powerful walls of grooving, dirty electronica and a whirlwind of energy walk a fine line […]
Experience a rare insight into the creative process of the Manchester International Roots Orchestra (MIRO), as they work behind the scenes with Sidiki Dembélé — one of the world’s leading West African percussionists, composers, and collaborators. This is an open invitation for musicians, music-lovers, and the local community to come and observe an exclusive rehearsal and workshop session — part […]
TC & The Groove Family are a 10-piece collective whose music celebrates the coming together of cultures, and the unity that music can provide for everyone. Driven by drummer Tim Cook, their live shows are powerful and dynamic, exploring grooves and genres from the UK and around the world, including afrobeat, breakbeat, jungle, jazz and […]
Crow – Live at The Vale🗓 Saturday 24th May | 🕖 Doors 7pm | 🎟 Donate What You CanRecommended age: 14+ | Duration: ~1hr 30 mins A gig… with a twist.What starts as a live music performance by three musicians slowly transforms into something much stranger – and funnier. As night falls, songs give way […]
SOLD OUT! In Our School Yard! (pre-show special) Doors 5pm Music 5.30pm - 7pm Studio 1 The shoots of the grassroots! We've got some amazing young up-and-coming Mossley bands doing a special pre-show to our main In Our Backyard local band showcase. Come and see the next gen of musicians to come out of […]
Award-winning clarinettist Arun Ghosh comes to The Vale for a night of feelgood music from across his five acclaimed albums. The Bolton musician and composer is a leading light on the UK jazz scene, and is considered a renowned innovator of modern IndoJazz. His band deliver a passionate sound, driven by soaring melodies, hypnotic rhythms […]
As part of The Vale's 4th birthday celebrations, we bring you an evening of epic music and dance! Juba do Leão Inspired by the floor-shaking rhythms and vibrant dances of North-Eastern Brazil, Juba do Leão take the audience on an enlightening tour of the intoxicating grooves of Brazil and beyond. Celebrating their own 20th anniversary […]
Join us for an afternoon of fabulous live music at The Vale as part of our much-loved Sunday Sessions — a relaxed, family-friendly gathering celebrating community, creativity, and great sound. From 1:00pm, enjoy a laid-back session of Latin and Brazilian rhythms with our brilliant house musicians. Expect joyful, sun-soaked energy with a distinctive Pagode flavour […]
Two of the world’s greatest percussionists come together for the first time in this extraordinary live collaboration. The Vale hosts an unmissable encounter between B C Manjunath, India’s foremost rhythmic innovator, and Sidiki Dembélé, the master djembe player and griot from the Ivory Coast. BC Manjunath, the Indian master of mridangam and konnakol, is internationally […]
As part of 20th year celebrations, The Unthanks scale back for some intimate shows, supporting today’s best small venues and including memorable ones from their early days. The shows will draw from all parts of their repertoire. Using the traditional music of the North East of England as a starting point, the influence of Miles […]
Folk legend Beans on Toast is coming to town We can't wait to have the amazing Beans on Toast back here at The Vale this November. A travelling troubadour for the ages, Beans is an entertainer, singer, songwriter, storyteller – and a master of his art. His songs celebrate the human spirit, from the beauty […]
The Vale’s Big Festive Party Night! Kick off your festive season with a full throttle celebration at The Vale. We are thrilled to welcome Monster Ceilidh Band to the Vale for a high energy night of live music, dancing and winter cheer. Monster Ceilidh Band bring an irresistible mix of folk tunes, electro beats and […]
“Manchester’s answer to Aretha Franklin.” Tony Wilson, Factory Records The Vale is excited to welcome back for 2026 Mossley’s own Kyla Brox and her band to our stage. A night of soulful blues and R&B sounds, her live performances are truly something special. With a mix of both original songs and covers, you can expect […]
The Sidiki Dembélé Ensemble brings together a collective of virtuoso West African musicians, each classically trained and deeply rooted in the musical traditions of their homeland. With a fluid line-up that shifts and evolves, the ensemble is always led by master percussionist, kora player, composer and arranger Sidiki Dembélé — a dynamic artist renowned for […]
Rooted in the rich musical traditions of the Congo, Kasai Masai is a dynamic soukous band known for their electrifying performances and infectious rhythms. Kasai Masai has become a powerhouse in the world of Rumba and Soukous, blending infectious guitar melodies, pulsating rhythms, and electrifying stage performances. Their high-energy performances and unmistakable grooves have earn […]
“Folk at its most exalted” - The Observer Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver are a remarkable musical partnership at the forefront of contemporary folk. Lisa’s spellbinding vocals and command of traditional song blend seamlessly with Gerry’s acclaimed production and multi-instrumental talents. Together, they create richly textured, emotionally resonant music rooted in English and Irish traditions, […]
Uppermill Band are excited to present their live score of "Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out Live" on Saturday 9th May at the following times: 1pm - 2pm 3pm - 4pm Available to book online Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out Live at The Vale - event tickets from TicketSource For further information […]
“There’s a line in the E.E. Cummings poem ‘Somewhere I Have Never Travelled, Gladly Beyond’ which goes ‘No one, not even the rain, has such small hands’ which I paraphrased to ‘Nothing can wash this away, not even the rain’ –– I’ve always loved that imagery and intrigue... I’ve never been a realist, the magic […]
In Our Backyard is BACK with a night of punk-fuelled attitude, iconic rock, musical bangers and finely spun rhythms. Join us for this eclectic celebration of your local music scene! Line up: Loose Articles Specialising in discordant, hypnotic repetition, tales of nights out, and radical politics, Loose Articles are a punk quartet with plenty to […]