LYRIC THEATRE, The Lowry, Salford. Ring 0161 876 2000.

BAND ON THE WALL, Manchester.

THE MET ARTS CENTRE, Market St, Bury. Sid Kipper. Singer, story teller and musician provides an evening of folk. Tonight . Ring 0161 761 2216.

PLANET K, Oldham St, Manchester.

PEMBROKE HALL, High St, Walkden 0161 790 4584.

HASLINGDEN PUBLIC HALL, Regent Street, Haslingden. Ring 01706 226590.