About Northern parasol

Northern Parasol was founded in the summer of 2022, in the smoking area of The Courtyard in Manchester. Initially intended to alleviate the boredom of the Summer Break before returning to University, it has grown into an irreplaceable fixture on Manchester’s indie circuit.

After some comings & goings, co-founders Aaron Chislett & Tom Pritchard have continued to curate events with some of the best, emerging talent Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, Leeds (and Mid Wales) has to offer.

Acts such as Brand New Legs, Hungry & Juno have all featured in their ascent into staples of the scene, along with Giovanni’s Room, Pseudo Raft Foundation, Thee Spicy Leviathan and others as they get their foothold on the scene.

Crowd-surfing, mosh pits, football chants and chaos are to be expected at this point, and Northern Parasol offers them in abundance.

Northern Parasol joined the Open Beat family in 2023 and continues to be at the forefront of Manchester’s indie-scene. With the pioneering ‘Stop The Set’ policy, we also lead the way on creating a safe, welcoming atmosphere at every event we host.

After 2 years, 60 acts have taken to the stage to over 800 people at multiple iconic Manchester venues, and we have no intention of stopping there.