China Crisis
China Crisis are a British band formed in Kirkby in 1979, playing a mix of alternative rock, new wave and art rock. This Manchester concert takes place at Band On The Wall, a live music venue in the Northern Quarter.
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China Crisis: on Saturday 27 February 2027 at 19:30, at Band On The Wall (M4 5JZ Manchester), from £37.90.
Checked on 11 November 2026.
Overview
China Crisis are a British band formed in Kirkby in 1979, playing a mix of alternative rock, new wave and art rock. This Manchester concert takes place at Band On The Wall, a live music venue in the Northern Quarter.
China Crisis formed near Liverpool and first released an album, Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms, Some People Think It's Fun to Entertain, in 1982 on A&M Records. Their early sound combined pop songs with political commentary and reggae-influenced rhythms, and the single African and White reached the UK charts. The band's core line-up is vocalist and keyboard player Gary Daly and guitarist Eddie London, and their 1982 debut also featured drummer Dave Reilly.
Their second album, Working with Fire and Steel: Possible Pop Songs, Vol. 2, reached number 20 in the UK, and the single Wishful Thinking became a Top Ten hit. In 2015 they released Autumn in the Neighbourhood, and in 2017 a deluxe edition of Working with Fire and Steel appeared with demos and BBC radio performances from the period.
Band On The Wall is a live music venue at 25 Swan Street in the Northern Quarter of Manchester, mainly hosting concerts with a focus on pop, rock and indie.
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China Crisis
China Crisis is a British band formed in Kirkby in 1979, playing alternative rock, new wave and art rock. The group released its first album, "Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms, Some People Think It’s Fun to Entertain", in 1982 on A&M Records.
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Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall is a live music venue at 25 Swan Street in the Northern Quarter of Manchester. It mainly hosts concerts, with a focus on pop, rock and indie.
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- Band On The Wall, 25 Swan Street, Northern Quarter, M4 5JZ Manchester
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| Category | Price | Note |
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| Box office | from £37.90 | as listed by the ticket seller |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does China Crisis's concert take place?
China Crisis's concert takes place at Band On The Wall (M4 5JZ Manchester).
When does China Crisis's concert take place?
The scheduled date is 27 February 2027 at 19:30.
What time does China Crisis's concert start?
Time listed for China Crisis's concert: 19:30 on 27 February 2027 at Band On The Wall. It may be when doors open rather than the start; the exact time is on the ticket.
Who is performing at China Crisis's concert?
China Crisis is on the bill. See the artist page on TicketMundi.
How much are tickets for China Crisis's concert?
Tickets for China Crisis's concert start from £37.90, as listed by the ticket seller. Indicative price, to be confirmed with the ticket seller.
How do I get to Band On The Wall?
Band On The Wall is located at Band On The Wall, 25 Swan Street, Northern Quarter, M4 5JZ Manchester. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.
How do I book tickets for China Crisis's concert?
Tickets can be booked at the ticket seller, through a link from TicketMundi: https://ticketmundi.com/gb/go/tickets?event=tour-china-crisis-manchester.
What type of event is China Crisis's concert?
China Crisis's concert is classified as “Pop, rock & indie” in the TicketMundi listings.
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