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 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.
Northern Parasol Presents | The 50th Show
Northern Parasol couldn't be more proud to announce our 50th show! It really has been a labour of love and we thank everyone who has been part of the journey with us, and we invite you all to enjoy this celebratory event.
We do not rest on our laurels, and we've still curated a line-up featuring three of the finest acts that Manchester has to offer, they are Llama Llama, Kenny & The Unspeakable! We are also incredibly happy to be at Eagle Inn for this landmark, it's a venue close to our hearts and one of the finest around.
Northern Parasol Presents | Brickhouse @ Castle Hotel
Northern Parasol are delighted to announce that Brickhouse will be headlining the iconic Castle Hotel. An amalgamation of supersonic genres, stitched together through unexpected inspirations and chance meetings in Manchester's sound-soaked streets, Brickhouse has been blowing the eardrums of grateful fans across numerous venues in the North.
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