The Mantra are a 5 piece Indie rock band from Manchester, binging new light to the Manchester music scene, “The Mantra” mix 90’s Britpop and Modern Indie Rock to create a defining style, being influenced by artists such as “Kasabian”, “Courteeners” and “Arctic Monkeys”. Open Beat UK are proud to support the lads at the Castle with there debut gig!

The Matchbox Deriving from a song by The Kooks – The Matchbox connect from across the UK to rally in Manchester, England. The band’s flares of Rock & Indie have been picking up steam and forced excitement in pockets across the country – with appearances at the likes of ‘This Feeling’ & ‘Made In Manchester’ this summer! #Matchbox

Scotty Dunning is a singer songwriter from Droylsden, writing relatable lyrics with up-beat catchy melodies. Scotty has a reputation for his cult following in his hometown and is set to make a string of appearances this summer.