About
What to expect
Carsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah and revolutionary optimism.
She performs with her road-tested band as a radical folk artist in the tradition of Woody Guthrie.
- Infectious melodies and lyrical wit
- Vaudeville, campfire singalongs and punk rock
- Humor, camaraderie and musical muscle
- A rare vision of hope and solidarity
Questions
When does Carsie Blanton start and end?
Carsie Blanton runs Friday, 2 April 2027, 18:00 until 22:00.
Where is Carsie Blanton?
Carsie Blanton takes place at New Century Locker, 34 Hanover Street, Manchester.
How much are tickets for Carsie Blanton?
Tickets for Carsie Blanton cost £23.59 on the official ticket shop.
What is Carsie Blanton's activism?
Carsie works as a political organiser and activist.
In fall 2025 she joined the Global Sumud Flotilla, a direct action to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza by sailboat.
After a month at sea, she was imprisoned in Israel for five days with hundreds of comrades.
She continues organising with Artists Against Apartheid and the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
What is her recent work and 2026 plans?
After her detention, Carsie released The Little Flame, a song of solidarity covered widely on social media.
It features background vocals from Irish band Ye Vagabonds and her Palestinian/New Zealander prison-mate Rana Hamida.
It appears on her latest album, The Red Album Vol II.
In 2026 she tours heavily with her own band and with Canadian folk-punk rabblerousers The Burning Hell.
Find more gigs
Getting there
New Century Locker, 34 Hanover Street, M4 4AH Manchester, England, GB
Open in Maps (opens in a new window)
