In Manchester, we do things differently

As the home of British music and innovation, Manchester has birthed some of the greatest musicians in history; Oasis, The Stone Roses, Blossoms and The Chemical Brothers to name a few...

Here at Manchester City, we understand the importance of the connection between music and football and we want to continue to champion the musicians who have helped put this city on the map!

  • ARE YOU AN MUSICIAN LOOKING FOR THEIR BIG BREAK IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC?

    ARE YOU AN MUSICIAN LOOKING FOR THEIR BIG BREAK IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC?

  • DO YOU WANT YOUR MUSIC TO BE HEARD BY SOME OF MANCHESTER’S BIGGEST MUSIC LEGENDS?

    DO YOU WANT YOUR MUSIC TO BE HEARD BY SOME OF MANCHESTER’S BIGGEST MUSIC LEGENDS?

  • WOULD YOU LIKE THE CHANCE TO PLAY IN FRONT OF A SELL-OUT CROWD AT MANCHESTER CITY?

    WOULD YOU LIKE THE CHANCE TO PLAY IN FRONT OF A SELL-OUT CROWD AT MANCHESTER CITY?

supporting our next superstars, that’s where you come in

We are looking for 4 artists/bands to take part in our Battle of the Bands competition hosted at the Academy Stadium during the 2022/23 Women’s Super League Season - with a chance to win a week’s worth of studio time!

The fixtures where you can apply to perform at are below:

  • WSL: City v Arsenal

    WSL: City v Arsenal

    Our weekend opener on Sunday 11th September at the Academy Stadium

  • WSL: City v Liverpool

    WSL: City v Liverpool

    Sunday 30th September at the Academy Stadium

  • WSL: City v United

    The Manchester Womens' Derby on Sunday 11 December at the Etihad Stadium

  • WSL: City v Spurs

    WSL: City v Spurs

    Sunday 5th March at the Academy Stadium

At each fixture, you will have the opportunity to perform 3 of your own tracks to the stadium audience. The live matchday audience will score you out of 5 with the average being taken.

The two bands/artists with the highest average scores will go head-to-head in a final showdown at the Chelsea fixture on Sunday 26th March, where the winning artist will be crowned Battle of the Bands 22/23 Champion!

Thanks for your entries!

Battle of the Bands 2022 entries are now closed.

Our expert music panel will then go through the submissions and select the top 4 artists that will be selected to play live in the stadium. Our expert panel that will make the final shortlist will be made up of some of Manchester music royalty, including:

  • Blossoms

    Blossoms

    A mosaic five-piece formed in Stockport, Manchester

  • Mike Joyce

    Mike Joyce

    Drummer from The Smiths, DJ, Radio Presenter

  • Doves

    Doves

    Alt-Rock band formed in Manchester

performance Dates

  • Sunday 11 September
  • Sunday 30 October
  • Sunday 11 December
  • Sunday 5 March
  • Sunday 26 March

WE CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR MUSIC AND LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING THE WINNING ARTISTS TO OUR STAGE IN THE STADIUM!

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