For Vini: The Music / The Durutti Column

A celebration of the music of Vini Reilly and The Durutti Column, performed at Albert Hall in Manchester by a special ensemble led by producer Keir Stewart and drummer Bruce Mitchell.

For Vini: The Music is a tribute to Vini Reilly and The Durutti Column, built around key musical moments from the band's catalogue. Vini Reilly does not appear on stage. The Durutti Column formed in Manchester in 1978 around guitarist Vini Reilly, and across half a century the group has combined guitar playing with ambient textures, post-punk minimalism and a restrained emotional tone.

The evening is led by producer Keir Stewart and drummer Bruce Mitchell, who are joined by Caoilfhionn Rose, Liz Rossi and Sam Morris in a special ensemble. The programme covers key works from the band's career spanning six decades. The group's most recent album, Renascent, is its first new record in over a decade.

Albert Hall, at 27 Peter Street in Manchester, is a concert and performance venue. The night is aimed at listeners who follow the band's guitar-led, ambient work and the music of Vini Reilly.