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Blast

Fear of Music

It's a Blast!

Manchester's finest new talent assembles in Albert Square for BBC Blast's mini-festival. A seven act line-up takes to the stage on Friday 30th June for the perfect pre- and post-match diversion. Find out more about Blast's big gig:

BBC Blast's Big Gig
Description:	A clutch of Manchester's finest new acts take to the BBC Blast stage in Albert Square for a post-match rumble.
Start Date:	30/06/2006
Start Time:	17:45
End Time:	20:30
Prices:	adult Free child Free student Free OAP Free
E-mail:	manchesterblast@bbc.co.uk
Genres:	Live Music
Organisations:	BBC Blast (Organiser)
Venue Name:	Albert Square
Venue Town:	Manchester

"Come down and join in the festival atmosphere without the hassle of getting your boots muddy."

Cunningly nestled between the two World Cup quarter finals, BBC Blast's gig in the square brings together a top-class team of musicians.

Kicking off at 5.45pm on Friday 30th June, the confirmed line-up so far reads:

The Nightjars

Tom Hingley and The Lovers

Omerta

The Nightjars

Isobel Heyworth

Fear of Music

Tsana

Snowfight in the City Centre

It's a completely free, un-ticketed event. Event Producer Hannah Wysome says:

"BBC Blast offers young people a chance to explore their creative ideas and this gig provides a platform for the best new acts coming out of Manchester, as well as the resurgence of one of the old guards."

Come down and join in the festival atmosphere without the hassle of getting your boots muddy.

last updated: 22/06/06

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