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Back Chat Brass + NQ parade

Matt and Phreds

Eliot Richards saxophone / James Hamilton & Simon Czestochowski trumpet / Benji Arnold & Tom I’Anson trombone / James Seabrook sousaphone / Ali Mac & Tom Hawthorn drums 

Kicking off manchester jazz festival 2025 at Matt & Phred’s, we’ve lined up one of the best brass bands in the country: Back Chat Brass. The party starts now. To commence the festival in true M&P style, the band will be doing an outdoor Northern Quarter Parade at 8:45 pm, starting outside the club on Tib Street. 

This 7-piece brass band, based in Leeds, have mastered a repertoire sure to raise the roof of the little backstreet jazz club. It sure has done on many an occasion before. 

Rooted in pop, funk and hip hop, the band’s brassy beats are an instant favourite of any audience lucky enough to catch these guys live. Since 2016, they’ve been wreaking havoc in venues around the world, coaxing even the stubbornest of dance-phobics from their seats with their signature take on your go-to hits. 

From the all-time disco bangers of the 80’s, to the R’n’B classics of the 90’s, to the unforgettable pop hits from the naughties through to the present day…  

Absolutely any age group who loves a dance will fall in love with this band’s one-of-a-kind sound, musicianship and simply electrifying showmanship. A gig with Back Chat Brass is so much more than a gig. 

Doors: 6 pm  

Happy Hour: 6 pm – 7:30 pm 

Call 0161 273 5495 to reserve a table 

Date: friday 16 may

Time: 9:30 pm - 12:30 am

Price: from £7

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Mojo

Matt and Phreds

Felipe Schrieberg vocals, bass, lap steel guitar / Tomek Kruk bass, guitar, lap steel guitar / Michal Mantaj keyboards, accordion / Piotr Augustynowicz guitar / Igor Augustynowicz drums 

Mojo is a new five-piece band hailing from the Trójmiasto (Tri-City) region of Poland, bringing a heady high-energy sound inspired by American influences and vintage grooves, spiced up with a contemporary Polish touch. Their on-stage energy leads to the best kind of wild gigs, creating an intimate connection between band and audience throughout the performance. 

Mojo blends together influences of Cajun, soul and rhythm and blues – music that would shake the rafters in barrelhouse piano bars, Memphis clubs and Louisiana’s Fais Dodos – with the mischief often found in traditional Polish folk music. Intense, tight grooves, infectious riffs and the natural chemistry of a band made up of deeply experienced performers results in a potent brew perfect for a late-night party. 

Call 0161 273 5495 to reserve a table.

 

Date: saturday 17 may

Time: 9:30 pm - 12:30 am

Price: from £7

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M&Ps Music Quiz

Matt and Phreds

Matt & Phred’s Quiz: where the whole quiz is the music round! 

Prepare to be enchanted by the hilarity of our quizmaster, Jonathan Mayor, and the sensational virtuosity of our pianist, Tom Sharp. Get ready for an adrenaline-fuelled experience filled with wildly interactive rounds, made for music enthusiasts and comedy lovers alike. 

Forget everything you know about how quizzes usually work. Leave behind the mundane world of paper and apps – here, each team wields a horn, their ultimate ‘fastest finger first’ buzzer! With Jonathan Mayor at the helm, doling out points with flair and wit, the M&P Quiz transcends mere trivia and becomes a fully-fledged game show extravaganza! 

Gather your mates, round up your family, and prepare for an afternoon of uproarious laughter and thrilling music challenges. With hugely varied music rounds that range from delightfully easy to devilishly tricky, there’s something for everyone to revel in. Trust us, this isn’t just fun – it’s an unforgettable adventure into the heart of musical merriment. 

And, of course, it wouldn’t be a quiz without a prize: the winning team will receive a £50 bar tab, to be redeemed at any time at M&P’s! 

Tickets are £5 per person, purchased through Skiddle. You will be automatically allocated a stage-side table, so make sure you book all your party’s tickets under the same name.

If tickets for your group size are unavailable/unlisted, but there is availability for other group sizes, please call Matt & Phred’s on 0161 273 5495 and we may be able to re-allocate availability to suit your group.

Note that your team may be allocated a high table with bar stools. If you have a disability making this not suitable, please call Matt & Phred’s on 0161 273 5495.

This event is strictly for over-18’s due to licensing. Attendees who are under 18 will not be eligible for a refund.

Doors: 1pm, Quiz: 2-4pm (3 x 30-minute sections, plus breaks).

Date: saturday 17 may

Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Price: £5

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Dan Burnett

Matt and Phreds

Dan Burnett / vocals & piano 

Dan Burnett is a singer, songwriter, and freelance multi-instrumentalist with influences stemming from soul, acoustic, and blues. His songs will take you on emotional journeys about life, love, and heartbreak. 

Dan is also a library music composer for film and TV, having co-written and recorded music featured on ‘Stolen’ (Nicolas Cage), and ‘Supernatural’ (USA TV series), among many others. Since 2014, Dan has been an international endorser of Kawai Pianos. 

Expect to hear Dan’s favourites from his musical upbringing in soul, blues and funk, along with his absolutely mesmerising original material, which is a firm favourite at M&P’s during mjf week. 

Doors: 5:00 pm

Date: saturday 17 may

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Price: Free

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