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Dappy from N-Dubz is playing a gig only 45 minutes from Manchester

Costadinos Contostavlos, known as Dappy, is best known for being one third of hip hop group, N-Nubz.

The Manc - 26th August 2021

Rapper and former N-Dubz frontman Dappy is coming to the north west to play a gig this bank holiday weekend.

The musician will be playing Proj3kt nightclub in Burnley, which is roughly 45 minutes away from Manchester.

Costadinos Contostavlos, known as Dappy, is best known for being one third of hip hop group, N-Nubz – if not, you probably know him from Celebrity Big Brother and for never appearing in public without a hat.

N-Dubz also consisted of Tulisa and Fazer and they produced hit songs such as Playing With Fire and I Need You.

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Dappy also embarked on a solo career and reached number one in the UK with debut solo ‘No Regrets’ back in September 2011.

Posting on Facebook, Proj3kt Burnley wrote: “You didn’t think we would let bank holiday pass without putting on a show?

“Who better to put on the biggest show in Burnley but the legend himself… DAPPY!”

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Dappy plays Proj3kt Burnley on Sunday 29 August from 10pm.

You can find out more and get tickets for the show here.

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A series of candlelit concerts is coming to some of Manchester’s most beautiful buildings

A series of concerts that take place surrounded by thousands of flickering candles will be taking over several of Manchester’s most beautiful landmarks.

The Candlelight Concerts series takes the work of world-famous artists like Beyonce, Oasis, Fleetwood Mac and Coldplay, but strips it right back to basics.

Gone are the high-tech special effects and lighting installations we’re all so accustomed to now, replaced instead by simple candles and a small orchestra, plus occasional ballerinas.

As well as paying tributes to huge pop acts, there are some events focused on more classical artists, like a production of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker with ballet performances.

The work of legendary composer Hans Zimmer (The Lion King, Interstellar and The Dark Knight) also stars in another event, and the late, great Amy Winehouse is honoured in another.

Venues being used include Edgar Wood, Manchester Cathedral, Stoller Hall and Halle St Peter.

The event organisers say: “Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Manchester.”

Each candlelit concert lasts around an hour and is fully accessible.

There are usually two showings per day, at 6.30pm and 8.30pm.

You can buy tickets for different zones within each venue, but then it’s first-come first-served to get your actual seat.

The full list of upcoming events is below and you can get your tickets here.

A Tribute to Beyonce – Edgar Wood – 2 December

Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and More – Manchester Cathedral – 27 January

Christmas: Love Actually, Home Alone and more – 13 and 21 December

A Tribute to Fleetwood Max – Halle St Peters – various dates

A Tribute to Amy Winehouse – Halle St Peters – 24 November and 12 January

A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald – Halle St Peter – 14 January

Hans Zimmer’s Best Works – Halle St Peters – 22 December and 2 February

A Tribute to Coldplay – Manchester Cathedral – 11 November and 20 January

A Tribute to Oasis – Halle St Peters – 15 December

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You can book tickets here.

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Masked Manchester rapper Meekz announces UK tour with intimate hometown show

Georgina Pellant

Masked-up Manchester rapper Meekz has announced the details of his ‘Can’t Stop The Come Up’ tour, which will see the artist play an intimate hometown show at Manchester Academy 3.

Taking over the 470 capacity venue for one night in 2023 as part of the mini-tour, which also sees him play shows in London and Birmingham, fans will have a rare chance to see Meekz up close in a personal setting.

Earlier this year, the local heavyweight performed at the BRIT awards alongside UK rap champions Dave, Fredo, Ghetts and Giggs – giving a live rendition of his unforgettable verse on Dave’s ‘In the Fire’ to a mainstream audience of millions.

Meekz also impressed at Parklife festival last year, playing on the main stage to a crowd of thousands.

Meekz on the Parklife stage, 2021. / Image: Andrew Whitton

Now, he’s announced he’ll be pulling out all of the stops on tour – ending with a special homecoming show in the new year.

The tour announcement follows the first play of Meekz’s new track ‘Fresh Out The Bank’ featuring Dave which premiered as Clara Amfo’s BBC Radio 1 Hottest Record In The World last night.

Taken from his highly anticipated debut mixtape Respect The Come Up, which has just been released, Meekz has announced himself as the scene’s next superstar.

The 10-track project includes pre-release singles ‘Respect The Come Up’ & ‘More Money’ and seven brand new songs, plus a remastered version of ‘Take Losses’ – the 2018 cut which helped launch his career after the buzz it created on SoundCloud became too loud to ignore.

Image: Meekz

Image: Meekz

Read more: An exhibition and all-day rave showcasing underground club culture and more is coming to Manchester

Meekz has established himself as one of UK rap’s brightest, most intriguing talents, who slices through the frost of street boasts and menace with moments of profound introspection.

His music evidently resonates with people on a grand scale: Meekz’s work has racked up 250 million streams to date and he’s approaching 100 million streams on Youtube, with 200,000 subscribers locked into his channel.

Tickets for the new live dates go on sale at 10am on Thursday 24th November and will be available here.

MEEKZ UK TOUR DATES 2023

Wed     22        February         Birmingham O2 Institute 2
Fri        24        February         London O2 Islington Academy
Mon     27        February         Manchester Academy 3

Feature image – Meekz