

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FRINGE LAB Next Showcase
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Four artists shaping Manchester’s sound right now.About this EventAs part of BRITs Fringe 2026, join us for a live showcase celebrating four artists shaping Manchester’s sound right now.Expect standout performances, big energy, and a night that captures the city’s current scene, from emerging voices to future favourites.What to expectLive sets from four Manchester artists - Chloe Slater, Meduulla, Nxdia and Third KultureA fast-paced, high-quality showcase in an iconic venueA celebration of what’s next, from the city that keeps setting the pace!Line-UpCHLOE SLATERChloe Slater has become one of the UK’s most vital rising voices since emerging with ‘You Can’t Put A Price On Fun’, earning support from BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6Music. With over 10 million streams, standout tracks like ‘Fig Tree’ and ‘Sucker’, and her ‘Love Me Please’ EP, she’s cemented her status as a socially conscious songwriter with a distinct emotional core. Her sound blends distorted guitars and half-sung vocals with socially-aware lyrics, balancing political critique with a woozy sense of fun.MEDUULLAMeduulla is an independent rapper, poet and DJ making jazz-inspired hip hop. A finalist on BBC’s The Rap Game UK (2021), she released her EP Oblongata, with a single winning Best Music Video at the Youth Music Awards (2024). She’s collaborated with e.l.f. Cosmetics, JD Sports and Experian.NXDIAEgyptian-Sudanese, Manchester-raised singer-songwriter Nxdia makes playful, riotous alt-pop with a candid, oversharing edge. Their songs explore queer love, identity and gender expression, from ‘She Likes A Boy’ and ‘More!’ to ‘Feel Anything’ and ‘Boy Clothes’. Nxdia’s critically acclaimed debut mixtape I Promise No One’s Watching was released in June.THIRD KULTUREThird Kulture are a Manchester-based rock rap trio blending R&amp;B vocals, heavy guitar, grime and rap with the energy of UK rave, dancehall and trip hop, creating a bold, genre-defying sound. They’ve performed for BBC Introducing and festivals including Boomtown, and supported artists like Deki Alem, Grove and Harbinger. Following their debut EP Crossroads (2024) and UK tour, their latest project System Deficit (2026) explores dystopia, identity and digital decay through darker electronic influences  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2caf9650-0c39-11f1-a8d8-235e94c18025-rimg-w1107-h740-dc011a30-gmir.jpg Tickets are free, limited, and expected to go quickly!For more information, contact info@brightersound.com and keep an eye on our socials for updates.Access InformationPlease contact New Century Hall at access@newcenturyhall.com and complete your access requests in the signup form. We’re committed to supporting people’s access needs so everyone can feel comfortable and make the most of our events. While we can’t guarantee that every request can be met, we’ll always do our best and be transparent throughout the process.More information about access at the venue is available on the New Century website.BRITs Fringe is produced by Brighter Sound in partnership with Manchester Music City, and supported by Manchester City Council, GMCA and Manchester Accommodation BID.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/fringe-lab-next-showcase/100001983080099962
- **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Art, Festivals, Sports, dance, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Manchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: New Century
- **lat**: 53.4872031
- **long**: -2.2394202
- **full address**: New Century, 34 Hanover Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Brighter Sound (https://allevents.in/org/brighter-sound/22624837)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** New Century, 34 Hanover Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Brighter Sound
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Entertainment, Music, Art, Festivals, Sports, dance, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about FRINGE LAB Next Showcase ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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