Pet Needs

Pet Needs play Band on the Wall on Saturday 17 October, their first Manchester date in a while. They're a rock band from Essex, and this is a headline show at the venue on Swan Street, so they'll have the full night to themselves rather than sharing a bill with a dozen other acts. If you've followed them from the south, it's a fair distance to travel for a single night, but it's the kind of gig that works best when you're not rushing off to another stage.

They aren't coming alone, either. The bill has two support acts opening for them: Keep Flying and So Good. Both are on the same ticket, so you'll get three bands in one evening. It's a full line-up, with the support starting early and Pet Needs taking over the main slot. If you're the sort who likes to arrive and settle in before the headliner comes on, it's worth getting there in time for the openers.

Band on the Wall is at 25 Swan Street, M4, right in the heart of the city. It's an easy enough spot to find, and since it's a Saturday night, there are plenty of options nearby for a drink or a bite to eat before or after. The show starts at 19:00, so that's your marker for when the music kicks off. If you're planning to catch all three bands, you'll want to be in your seat well before then.