The Smiths Ltd + DJ Clint Boon

A tribute night in Manchester, with The Smiths Ltd performing the songs of The Smiths and DJ Clint Boon taking the decks on the night. The evening is held at Manchester Academy 2.

The Smiths Ltd are a tribute act formed in 2009, performing the songs of The Smiths rather than appearing as the original group. They describe themselves as the sole Smiths tribute act with roots in Manchester and a base there. Their live approach aims to capture the energy of the original members, Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce, in performance.

For the sound, the musicians use the same instruments and amplification the original group relied on during its final tour, covering guitars, bass, amplifiers and a drum kit. The night is aimed both at people who never saw The Smiths and can hear these songs played live for the first time, and at those who saw the group in its earlier years and want to revisit them.

DJ Clint Boon, billed as Mr Manchester, is DJing on the night, adding a Manchester music figure to the bill alongside the tribute band. The event takes place at Manchester Academy 2, a venue that hosts concerts and shows in the city.