Gorillaz

November's date will be only the second time the band have played the city, following their 2005 debut as part of the first ever Manchester International Festival.

Performed by Damon Albarn, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and the Gorillaz band, the live Manchester show will feature songs from all three albums (Gorillaz, Demon Days and Plastic Beach).

Featured artists are yet to be announced but recent live Gorillaz shows have included performances by De La Soul, Roses Gabor, Bobby Womack, Little Dragon, Mos Def, Kano, Bashy and the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.

The Arena show will feature Jamie Hewlett designed multi-media video, artwork and film to bring to life animated band members 2D (lead vocalist, keyboard), Murdoc (bass), Noodle (guitar) and Russell (drums) as they perform Feel Good Inc, Dare, Dirty Harry, Kids With Guns and this year's hit single Stylo.