NORTHERN PARASOL.
A Manchester-based grassroots live music promoter making waves in the North West. We showcase the best and brightest artists our Northern cities have to offer.
Northern Parasol was founded in the summer of 2022, in the smoking area of The Courtyard in Manchester. Initially intended to alleviate the boredom of the Summer Break before returning to University, it has grown into an irreplaceable fixture on Manchester’s indie circuit.
After some comings & goings, co-founders Aaron Chislett & Tom Pritchard have continued to curate events with some of the best, emerging talent Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, Leeds (and Mid Wales) has to offer.
Acts such as Brand New Legs, Hungry & Juno have all featured in their ascent into staples of the scene, along with Giovanni’s Room, Pseudo Raft Foundation, Thee Spicy Leviathan and others as they get their foothold on the scene.
Crowd-surfing, mosh pits, football chants and chaos are to be expected at this point, and Northern Parasol offers them in abundance.
Northern Parasol joined in partnership with the Music Venue Trust in 2025 and continues to be at the forefront of Manchester’s indie-scene. With the pioneering ‘Stop The Set’ policy, we also lead the way on creating a safe, welcoming atmosphere at every event we host.
After 2 years, 60 acts have taken to the stage to over 800 people at multiple iconic Manchester venues, and we have no intention of stopping there.
UPCOMING SHOWS
UPCOMING SHOWS
Northern Parasol's Nightshift #14 | After Orbit @ Eagle Inn
We are delighted to have After Orbit as our headliners for this show. This blues orientated ensembale promise to channel the dynamic energy of The E Street Band with a modern blues flavour, with hints of funk & soul to keep everyone on their toes. We're thrilled to have them play their first Nightshift show with us.
Northern Parasol's Nightshift #15 | Local Access @ Eagle Inn
We're thrilled to have Local Access join us as our headliners for this one! This alt-rock five piece from Manchester promise gripping guitar riffs with catchy melodies, we can't wait for them to play our Nighshift!
Making up this line-up are two more new faces. Box Wine, a alt-rock outift with math & metal influences and The Ruffians, a punk band with a touch of all things whimsical.
Northern Parasol Presents: The Sprats @ Band on the Wall
Our headliners for this one are the exquisite, The Sprats. A four-piece that never ceases to amaze, each member has known one another since high school, which explains the chemistry you will see on stage. Dark, anthemic and full of energy, they're one of the most in-demand acts on the scene.
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