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Suzi Quatro live in Manchester: The Queen of Rock ‘N Roll marks her 50-year reign

Suzi Quatro live in Manchester: The Queen of Rock ‘N Roll marks her 50-year reign

Suzi Quatro celebrated half a century since her chart-topping breakthrough single, ‘Can the Can’, with a career-spanning show that cemented her legacy as the Queen of Rock ‘N Roll
Beverley Knight MBE live in Manchester: 50th birthday celebrations pleases the crowd

Beverley Knight MBE live in Manchester: 50th birthday celebrations pleases the crowd

After prioritising musical theatre for the past few years, Beverley Knight has returned to music to cement her legacy as the Queen of British Soul
Live review: Bonnie Raitt at Bridgewater Hall

Live review: Bonnie Raitt at Bridgewater Hall

Fresh off her shock win at the Grammys, Bonnie Raitt visited the Bridgewater Hall as part of her UK tour
Review: Nadiya & Kai – Once Upon a Time

Review: Nadiya & Kai – Once Upon a Time

Once upon a time, in a land far away, Nadiya and Kai brought sass, sequins and spectacles to the Bridgewater Hall!
Review: Firedance – Reignite 2023

Review: Firedance – Reignite 2023

Firedance: Reignite 2023, starring Gorka Márquez and Karen Hauer, was a fun, fierce, and yes, fiery extravaganza
Live review: Suzanne Vega at Bridgewater Hall

Live review: Suzanne Vega at Bridgewater Hall

Suzanne Vega visited Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall for An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories – contrasting her sombre songs with hilarious stories
Live review: Leo Sayer at Bridgewater Hall

Live review: Leo Sayer at Bridgewater Hall

Leo Sayer brought his 50th anniversary tour to the Bridgewater Hall – and he made us feel like dancing
The Show Must Go On: In conversation with Leo Sayer

The Show Must Go On: In conversation with Leo Sayer

In anticipation of bringing his 50th anniversary tour to the Bridgewater Hall, Leo Sayer talks about the highs and lows of his career.
Live Review: Kim Wilde at Bridgewater Hall

Live Review: Kim Wilde at Bridgewater Hall

Legendary singer Kim Wilde’s The Greatest Hits Tour played at Bridgewater Hall – where she was joined by China Crisis.
Live review: Giants of Soul at Bridgewater Hall

Live review: Giants of Soul at Bridgewater Hall

The Mancunion reviews Giants of Soul, with sets from Tunde Baiyewu, Deniece Williams, Gwen Dickey, Alexander O’Neal, Jaki Graham, Janet Kay and Candace Woodson
In Conversation: Daniel Howell (danisnotonfire)

In Conversation: Daniel Howell (danisnotonfire)

Head Music Editor Sarah Taylor chats to Daniel Howell about his (anti-)YouTube career and his first ever solo stand-up tour, We’re All Doomed!
Giants of Soul come to Bridgewater Hall

Giants of Soul come to Bridgewater Hall

Giants of Soul, which features Tunde Baiyewu, Deniece Williams, Gwen Dickey, Alexander O’Neal, Jaki Graham, Janet Kay, Candace Woodson, and Angie Grieves, is coming to Bridgewater Hall
Live Review: Lea Salonga at Bridgewater Hall

Live Review: Lea Salonga at Bridgewater Hall

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Lea Salonga’s Dream Again Tour at the Bridgewater Hall
The Boys are coming to the Bridgewater Hall

The Boys are coming to the Bridgewater Hall

Here Come The Boys, which stars Strictly Come Dancing’s Graziano, Nadiya, Nikita Pasha and Karim, is coming to the Bridgewater Hall
Live Review: Dionne Warwick at Bridgewater Hall

Live Review: Dionne Warwick at Bridgewater Hall

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Dionne Warwick’s farewell One Last Time Tour at Bridgewater Hall – with Rachel John opening the night
Review: Remembering The Oscars

Review: Remembering The Oscars

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Remembering The Oscars, starring Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara, at the Bridgewater Hall
Aljaž and Janette are Remembering the Oscars at Bridgewater Hall

Aljaž and Janette are Remembering the Oscars at Bridgewater Hall

Everyone’s favourite Strictly Come Dancing couple, Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara, are bringing their brand-new show, Remembering the Oscars, to Bridgewater Hall
Review: Giovanni Pernice – This Is Me

Review: Giovanni Pernice – This Is Me

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Giovanni Pernice’s This Is Me at Bridgewater Hall
Live Review: Sophie Ellis-Bextor at Bridgewater Hall

Live Review: Sophie Ellis-Bextor at Bridgewater Hall

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Sophie Ellis-Bextor at Bridgewater Hall
Strictly champion Giovanni Pernice cha chas back to Manchester

Strictly champion Giovanni Pernice cha chas back to Manchester

Strictly Come Dancing champion Giovanni Pernice finally brings his This is Me tour to the Bridgewater Hall