Joan Jett & The Blackhearts at Manchester Academy

Name: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts at Manchester Academy
Start: 2026-07-04T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-04T20:30:00+00:00
Location: Manchester Academy

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Saturday, 4 July 2026

Time: 19:00 - 21:30
Venue: Manchester Academy, Manchester, M13 9PR
Price: Contact the venue

Joan Jett is known for her trailblazing as the founder of the first all girl rock and roll band, the Runaways.

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She was the founder of the first successful woman-artist owned record label, Blackheart Records, and then, for her breakout of punk cult status with her mega-hit 'I Love Rock n Roll' (as a member of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts).

She has enjoyed a long and illustrious career.

Her catchy riffs and stunning vocals have given her 11 groundbreaking Top 40 USA singles and 8 gold/platinum albums.