SOME of the biggest names in the music biz are drawn to the North-west to play live. Lucky for you, 24:7 have highlighted some of the best gigs of the next few months. Check it out, if you don't want to miss out.

Supergrass, October 20, Manchester Academy, £15

Paul Weller, Oct 22 and 23, Manchester Apollo, 7:30pm, £25

Queens Of The Stone Age, Oct 23, Manchester Academy, £14

Alicia Keys, Oct 24, Manchester Arena, £21.50

Kosheen, Oct 24, Manchester Academy, £12

DJ Shadow, Oct 26, Manchester Academy, £16

Fun Lovin' Criminals, Nov 1, Manchester Academy, £17.50

Richard Ashcroft, Nov 8, Manchester Academy £18.50

Underworld, Nov 15, Manchester Apollo, £17.50

Badly Drawn Boy, Nov 29, Manchester Apollo, £15

Groove Armada, Nov 30, Manchester Academy, £17.50

Royksopp, Dec 20, Manchester Academy, £12.50

Doves, Dec 7, Manchester Apollo, £15