Manchester Academy 3 Manchester reviews by real event-goers

Review of RUFF TRADE with support from DJ Lighta & Madame Claude

Review of RUFF TRADE with support from DJ Lighta & Madame Claude

Review of RUFF TRADE with support from DJ Lighta & Madame Claude

The only problem with Academy 3 is the stairs (two flights of spiral staircase) to get up there. There should be warning for those who have difficulty on stairs. The rest of the night was brilliant. Ruff Trade were incredible as always and we were pleasantly surprised at how good Madame Claude were - definitely go to see them again

Review of RUFF TRADE with support from DJ Lighta & Madame Claude

Absolutely brilliant! Seemed a little disorganised at the doors letting people in, but fabulous once we were inside and Ruff Trade are just the best ❤️

Review of RUFF TRADE with support from DJ Lighta & Madame Claude

Review of RUFF TRADE with support from DJ Lighta & Madame Claude

Just wish the bar was a bit cheeper but for a venue its fair priced

Review of RUFF TRADE with support from DJ Lighta & Madame Claude

Review of RUFF TRADE with support from DJ Lighta & Madame Claude

Review of RUFF TRADE with support from DJ Lighta & Madame Claude

the event was brilliant nice size venue loved the music the bar staff were quick and not much waiting time . There was enough space to have a dance too . All in all a good night and a happy girl .

Review of RUFF TRADE with support from DJ Lighta & Madame Claude

Great Gig - this band are highly original and entertaining! Loved them

Review of RUFF TRADE with support from DJ Lighta & Madame Claude

Review of RUFF TRADE with support from DJ Lighta & Madame Claude

Review of RUFF TRADE Plus Johnny Harper & Alex Spencer - Already Here 2023

Ruff Trade were amazing

Review of RUFF TRADE Plus Johnny Harper & Alex Spencer - Already Here 2023

I have been following Ruff Trade for a couple of months now. Absolutely an amazing Reggae band. First time I’ve seen Johnny harper and Alex Spenser. Both really good. I think young Alex is one to keep an eye on. Looking forward to watching Ruff Trade again soon.

Review of RUFF TRADE Plus Johnny Harper & Alex Spencer - Already Here 2023

Love these guys so much true manchester talents - was a proper good mancuian night

Review of RUFF TRADE Plus Johnny Harper & Alex Spencer - Already Here 2023

Great band and support

Great value all round

Review of RUFF TRADE Plus Johnny Harper & Alex Spencer - Already Here 2023

brilliant night

Review of RUFF TRADE Plus Johnny Harper & Alex Spencer - Already Here 2023

A great night with a diversity of music and people. It went too quickly but time flies when you are having fun

Review of RUFF TRADE Plus Johnny Harper & Alex Spencer - Already Here 2023

They're not quite good enough for music venues, they'd be good at a decent pub venue or busking but can't see then making it big.
They sound alright but not great, come on late and don't have enough material for the set so they fluff it out introducing the band members 5 times and playing Covers of random indie songs would have thought reggae covers would make more sense.
Seen them twice now this time was better but still very armature compared to many other bands seen at academy 3.

Review of RUFF TRADE Plus Johnny Harper & Alex Spencer - Already Here 2023

All the bands were very good, great energy. Fantastic night.