# Event Details - **Event Name**: MANCHESTER POPFEST - Gina Birch / Good Flying Birds / Kamikaze / Josie and more - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: SATURDAY 27th JUNE, doors 2pm at Levenshulme Old Library GINA BIRCH As a founding member of legendary 70's post-punk band the Raincoats she helped lay the groundwork for the Riot Grrrl movement and inspired countless feminist and DIY musicians around the world. We are delighted that she will be performing at the festival, her first album I Play My Bass Loud and her latest album Trouble show a fearless approach to music, politics, and performance that continues to resonate today. GOOD FLYING BIRDS Indianapolis noise pop group Good Flying Birds sound like they have been immersed in the lofi jangle of Beat Happening, the Television Personalities and Guided By Voices. We immediately fell in love with them after hearing the song 'Eric's Eyes', and their debut record 'Tallulahs Tape' out now on Carpark records does not disappoint. If they aren't already then they might be your new favourite band. JOSIE Copenhagen's Josie (K Records) share a similar sound to labelmates Ribbonstage, with a nod to bands like Talulah Gosh, Tiger Trap and the Vaselines. Sparkling indie pop that crashes and tumbles, we can't wait to see them play at the festival for the first time. KAMIKAZE Kamikaze are a shoegaze / dreampop duo from Cologne / Düsseldorf. They describe their sound as 'soft riot pop' -a blend of bittersweet melodies, punk attitude, and DIY ethos. In the single 'Dreamland' jangling guitars shimmering under a veil of reverb, reminiscent of the sparkling pop of Sonic Flower Groove era Primal Scream and the delightful lofi bands released by labels such as Spirit Goth and contemporary bands like Winter and Tanukichan. THE CHOP The Chop are the Glasgow based husband & wife art-pop duo Gemma Fleet & Andrew R Doig, who have been regulars in the Glasgow DIY indie scene for some time through their involvement in bands like Dancer and Current Affairs. Inspired by the minimalist sounds of groups like the Young Marble Giants, Robert Wyatt and Broadcast, where brittle bass guitar forms flourish and gently contort beneath Fleet's always impressive narrative vocalisms, underpinned by the primitive drum machine discoveries, this is a new musical chapter and we can't wait to hear it live for the first time. RAINY DAY CAFE Manchester's Rainy Day Cafe is the recording project of 23-year old songwriter and producer Ben Williams, songs recorded to tape in his bedroom studio with the lo-fi garage rock sound of early Beck, Beat Happening, Half Japanese and the summery dreampop of west coast bands like Sealions and the Jeanines. OLIVIA IS A GHOST Formed by Maria Bianc and Marcos de Lopez in Spain and now based in Dublin, Olivia Is A Ghost inhabit a world that is truly their own. But once you are there you wonder what you have been missing. With layers of jangling guitars and dreamy melodies, and an ability to write a catchy song that still sounds distinctive, not unlike the fellow Spanish band Hinds. SUCCULENTS Manchester's Succulents are a girl/ boy lo-fi indie pop duo consisting of Laurie Hulme and Lucy Ridges. Laurie has played previously in bands such as Big Other and Songs for Walter, while Lucy is more know as an established photographer. Their new single Underdog immediately caught our attention, with psych guitar jangle reminiscent of Baby Honey by the Pastels, and they bring influences such as the Clean, the Field Mice and Teenage Fanclub. SUPERCRUSH ZINE DJ's An indie pop zine based in Manchester who have been making the best playlists and we are excited that they will be spinning some tunes. Tickets available here: https://see.tickets/mcrpopfest - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/manchester-popfest-gina-birch-good-flying-birds-kamikaze-josie-and-more/200029909802904 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, pop, performances, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 51 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Levenshulme Old Library - **lat**: 53.445167 - **long**: -2.186061 - **full address**: Levenshulme Old Library, Village Stores, 114 Barlow Road, Manchester, M19 3EF, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: MANCHESTER POPFEST - Gina Birch / Good Flying Birds / Kamikaze / Josie and more - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/dccf1f6f6509c52e86dfe02455da9a933063c610e71812010f1aa6367c852419-rimg-w1200-h1700-dcf2ed8d-gmir?v=1782070130 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is MANCHESTER POPFEST - Gina Birch / Good Flying Birds / Kamikaze / Josie and more being held? - **A:** MANCHESTER POPFEST - Gina Birch / Good Flying Birds / Kamikaze / Josie and more takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Levenshulme Old Library, Village Stores, 114 Barlow Road, Manchester, M19 3EF, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing MANCHESTER POPFEST - Gina Birch / Good Flying Birds / Kamikaze / Josie and more? - **A:** MANCHESTER POPFEST - Gina Birch / Good Flying Birds / Kamikaze / Josie and more is organized by Manchester Popfest. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** MANCHESTER POPFEST - Gina Birch / Good Flying Birds / Kamikaze / Josie and more is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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