Client: JBM Music
Industry: Live Music / Events
Location: Manchester Cathedral, Manchester, UK
Event: An Evening of Country
Date: Friday 3rd October 2025
Event type: Live Music Event
Theme: Country / Nashville
Big Foot services: Live music booking, country bands, tribute acts, artist sourcing, entertainment programming and line-up curation
The Brief
On Friday 3rd October 2025, we were thrilled to bring a taste of Nashville to Manchester Cathedral for An Evening of Country with our wonderful client JBM Music.
JBM Music wanted to create a country night that would bring the spirit of Nashville to the UK.
With the genre experiencing a huge surge in popularity, the goal was to deliver a line-up of performers who were authentic, charismatic and true to the artists and music they represented.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Manchester Cathedral, the event needed to feel both grand and intimate. We wanted to create a celebration of music that would fill this iconic Manchester venue with cowboy boots, hats and unforgettable country charm.
The Challenge
With country music taking centre stage across the UK, the options for acts were vast – from modern tributes and classic country icons to solo artists and full live bands.
The challenge lay in curating a line-up that would appeal to both long-time country lovers and a new generation of fans discovering the genre.
With several performers appearing on the same bill, the acts also needed to complement one another rather than simply provide more of the same.
And, of course, every performer needed to have the vocals, personality and stage presence to hold their own in a venue as prestigious as Manchester Cathedral.
The Solution
To meet the brief, Big Foot Events handpicked an exciting mix of country tribute acts and live performers who could capture every side of the genre.
We provided JBM Music with a tailored shortlist of acts, showcasing a blend of modern country hits and timeless classics, before finalising a line-up that promised something for everyone.
Our chosen artists embodied the Nashville sound perfectly:
Together, they created a cohesive and dynamic line-up that captured the true spirit of Nashville.
What Big Foot Events Delivered
For JBM Music’s An Evening of Country at Manchester Cathedral, Big Foot Events provided:
The Result
An Evening of Country was a spectacular celebration of country music.
The event was a sell-out success, transforming Manchester Cathedral into a sea of denim, cowboy boots and smiling faces.
The combination of live bands and tribute performers brought different styles and eras of country music together, creating a varied night of entertainment for both established country fans and those discovering their love of the genre.
An Evening of Country was a stunning showcase of live music and proof that the country scene is stronger than ever.
We were proud to help JBM Music deliver a night that truly hit all the right notes – Nashville style.
Key Facts
Client: JBM Music
Event: An Evening of Country
Venue: Manchester Cathedral
Location: Manchester, UK
Date: Friday 3rd October 2025
Event type: Live music event
Theme: Country / Nashville
Live band: Cat’s Country Band
Tribute acts: Luke Combs, Dolly Parton and Shania Twain
Country show: Newark to Nashville
Result: Sell-out event
Entertainment booking: Big Foot Events
What This Project Demonstrates
An Evening of Country demonstrates Big Foot Events’ ability to source and book live bands, tribute acts and specialist music entertainment for events in Manchester and throughout the UK.
Working with event promoters and organisers, we can build complete entertainment line-ups rather than simply supplying an individual act, selecting performers that complement one another and suit the audience, venue and style of event.
The project also demonstrates the breadth of our live music and tribute act roster, from specialist country bands and contemporary tribute acts to established music from across the decades.
For promoters, festivals, venues, corporate event organisers and event companies looking to book live bands, tribute acts or country music entertainment anywhere in the UK, Big Foot Events can source individual performers or help curate a complete entertainment line-up to suit the event.
