Peter Doherty Manchester gig

Peter Doherty has announced a special show at Manchester's Academy as part of the O2 Wireless Weekenders on Saturday 17th May. This will be Peter's first solo regional show.

Following the release of second album, 'Shotter's Nation', in October of 2007, Babyshambles found themselves, once again, high on critics radars. A stunning return to form, the album produced hit singles, 'Delivery' and 'You Talk' and re-established Doherty as one of the UK's most vital, if controversial, songwriters. His solo shows are the stuff of legend, giving fans the chance to hear alternative takes on his well known Babyshambles and Libertines songs alongside unrecorded tracks.

Following successful years in London and Leeds, the O2 Wireless Festival is currently touring five UK cities throughout May with the O2 Wireless Weekenders. Combining some of the hottest established and up-and-coming acts with workshops from experts on how to succeed in the music industry, the O2 Wireless Weekenders are set to be a jammed packed weekend of musical entertainment.

Having started in Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol will be the further stops for the O2 Wireless Weekenders featuring Young Knives, The Rascals, Scouting For Girls, Does It Offend You Yeah, Dan Le sac Vs Scroobius Pip in addition to, We Are Scientists, Reverend and the Makers, Audio Bullys, The Dykeenies and Sam Sparro. .

Launched in addition to the O2 Wireless Festival which is set to rock London's Hyde Park in early July, The O2 Wireless Weekenders will bring three acts to a different city each weekend during May, each playing at some of the best venues and celebrating regional music. The O2 Wireless Weekenders featured artists represent some of the most exciting talent in the current music scene.

Tickets for the show are on sale from Friday 9th May at 9am, priced £17.50 (Subject to booking fee) and are available via http://www.o2wirelessfestival.co.uk/weekender/index.aspx or by calling 0844 815 0815.

THE FULL LIST OF DATES FOR THE O2 WIRELESS WEEKENDERS IS AS FOLLOWS:

MAY 2008

GLASGOW
9th May Sam Sparro +Frankmusik+ Jack McManus Oran Mor Glasgow £8.50
9th May Elliot Minor Cathouse Glasgow £12.50
9th May WW-Clubnight
Shortwave Set + Malakai + A.human Subclub Glasgow £5.00
10th May The Dykeenies Oran Mor, Glasgow £12.00
10th May Audio Bullys Glasgow Garage £10.00
11th May We Are Scientists Glasgow ABC1 £16.00

MANCHESTER
16th May Sam Sparro + Frankmusik+ Jack McManus Night and Day £8.50
16th May Santogold Roadhouse £8.00
17th May Peter Doherty Solo acoustic Academy £17.50
17th May WW-Clubnight
Shortwave Set + Malakai + Night and Day £5.00
Animal Kingdom + Kid British
18th May Young Knives + Mon Ouisch Academy 3 £12.50
17th May We are Scientists + Sergeant + Voltz Academy 2 £16.00

BIRMINGHAM
23rd May The Holloways The Place I Love £12.00
23rd May Does It Offend You Yeah + Primary 1 Academy 2 £10
+ The Shoes
24th May Sam Sparro+ Frankmusik+ Jack McManus The Place I Love £8.50
24th May WW-Clubnight – Malakai + Grosvenor Bar Academy £5.00
25th May Scouting for Girls Academy £12.50
25th May Elliot Minor + Mon Ouisch The Place I Love £12.50

BRISTOL
30th May Scouting For Girls + A Silent Film Trinity Centre £15
+ The Ryes
30th May Reverend And The Makers Academy £16
31st May The Holloways Academy £10.00
31st May Elliot Minor Trinity Centre £12.50
31st May Sam Sparro + Frankmusik Fleece & Firkin £8.50