The Chris Manning Projects

10/04/2025

Excited to announce my Highland Swing & Soul Band will be making our debut at The Havelock in Nairn on the 31st May and making a lot of noise from 9pm onwards.
Be great to see you there. 😊

08/04/2025

Hi friends!

Hope you’re having a great weekend and loving this incredible April sunshine ☀️ 😊

Please feel free to come over and like / follow my new “Highland Swing and Soul Band” page for updates on locals gigs and info if you are looking to book. 🙏

Cheers!

Chris & The Highland Swing & Soul Band! 😊
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"Chris Manning’s Highland Swing & Soul Band" brings together the finest musicians from across the Highlands to deliver an electrifying blend of vintage swing, soul and timeless party classics. Catch them on the MAIN Stage at Belladrum this summer!

16/03/2025

The Dinner Party by Nina Manning.
💫 In this brilliant psychological thriller, a special invitation to the chef's table turns into a nightmare for married couple Lily and Stig. Get your copy for 99p 💥 mybook.to/thedinnerparty

16/02/2025

Good morning friends of Inverness! Quick remind about an event going up this weekend to help raise money for Highland Hospice. Should be a great night, tickets 🎫 selling well but the more the merrier!
Hope to see you there friends.
😊

28/01/2025

Big thanks to the P&J for covering this story on my new vocal coaching classes that went out today. 👍

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The former TV talent contestant wants to help up-and-coming vocalists.

13/01/2025

Chris Manning Vocal Coach is a brand new premium vocal coaching service based in Inverness offering tailored coaching sessions to aspiring singers of all ages and all levels. With over 25 years of experience in the music industry, including international performances, arena touring and television exposure as one of the original BBC Fame Academy students, Chris Manning combines professional expertise with a passion for mentoring.

Chris will be launching his sessions and courses from TWO:8 Studios this January and for more information regarding availability and fee's, please contact [email protected]

11/11/2024

Absolutely THRILLED to announce Chris Mannings HIGHLAND SWING & SOUL BAND will be opening the show on THE MAIN STAGE at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival next year performing timeless tracks from the movies to celebrate next years amazing theme..
“Bella Goes To The Movies!!!”🍿 🎥 🎦

So if you’re coming down in full fancy dress, expect to sing along with absolute belters like, “The Power or Love” from Back To The Future and “The Time Of My Life from Dirty Dancing!”

Can wait to see you all there!! 🕺🏼 🎙️

Chris & The Highland Swing & Soul Band!

12/09/2024

Thrilled and honoured to performing with my 10 piece Highland Swing & Soul Band for the Marie Curie Sports Dinner at the Drumossie Hotel on Friday 8th of November this year. Please use the info below if you would like to come back and support the event.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Chris & The Band! 🕺🏼 🎙️ 🪩 🎤 💃 🎸 🎷

01/08/2024

Still absolutely buzzing from playing my first Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival with my brand spanking new 10 piece “Highland Swing & Soul Band!”
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Great to see so so many friends and such a wonderful and happy vibe across the whole festival! I loved it! 🥰

Excited to come back next year and do it all again! Until then, have an awesome summer!

Chris & The Highland Swing & Soul Band!
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26/07/2024

All those attending the beautiful Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival this weekend - you can catch my brand new 10 piece Highland Swing & Soul Band tonight on the Ice House Stage from 5pm and tomorrow from 6:30pm! Can’t wait to see you there. 😊 🕺🏼 🏕️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Chris Manning The Chris Manning Projects

18/05/2024

Does anyone know where I can get this lovely PMJ arrangement?
Patrick Hayes Tim Fulker Mark Perry Paul Jordanous

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