Manchester Events Guide: Screensaver (AUS) // Ishango Bone at Big Hands
Screensaver from Australia are bringing their electronic soundscapes to Manchester on Friday 29 May 2026, joined by local favourites Ishango Bone for what promises to be a cutting-edge night of forward-thinking music. With free entry and a genuinely experimental approach to electronic performance, this is essential viewing for anyone serious about underground music in the city. Both acts are known for pushing boundaries, so expect hypnotic beats, innovative production, and a genuinely engaged crowd that actually cares about the music.
Big Hands on Oxford Road sits right in the heart of Manchester's live music district, surrounded by excellent bars, late-night food spots, and other venues keeping the area buzzing. The venue itself has earned serious credibility hosting everything from intimate club nights to breakthrough electronic acts, making it the perfect setting for this kind of forward-thinking showcase. Oxford Road's got that proper Manchester energy – grounded, unpretentious, and absolutely devoted to good music.
Doors open at 9pm sharp, so arrive early if you want to soak up the atmosphere and grab a decent spot. The 18+ restriction means a proper adult crowd, which usually translates to better behaviour and genuine engagement with the performances. With it being completely free entry, there's genuinely no reason to miss this one – just bring cash for drinks and be ready for something special.
