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The New Rules of pop music

The New Rules of pop music

What is the place of boybands in modern pop? The Mancunion chats to band New Rules about touring, their recent single and the importance of music.
Mae Muller at Club Academy

Mae Muller at Club Academy

Emily Turvey reviews Mae Muller’s sold-out Club Academy appearance with her setlist of fun, lively pop anthems.
Live Review: Bears in Trees at Club Academy

Live Review: Bears in Trees at Club Academy

First time reviewer Charlie Roberts reviews Bears in Trees live at Club Academy covering tiktok, their live sound, and how they’re leaving teens with a more positive messages than their predecessors.
Manchester Academy, music live in your SU!

Manchester Academy, music live in your SU!

We take a deep dive into the plethora of venues available at the University of Manchester’s Students’ Union!
Live Review: Spector at Club Academy

Live Review: Spector at Club Academy

Brendan and Archie review Spector’s political Halloween spook-fest at Club Academy
Live Review: SG Lewis

Live Review: SG Lewis

Singer, songwriter and producer SG Lewis hits the stage at Club Academy. Writer Byron Gamble reports.
Live Review: Basement

Live Review: Basement

Self proclaimed ‘melodic hardcore punk’ band- Basement, performed an emotional sell-out show at Club Academy writes contributor Alex Wain.
Live review: Electric Six

Live review: Electric Six

Electric Six’s Dick Valentine makes love to the crowd
Are You Coming Out? – The New LGBTQ Club Night

Are You Coming Out? – The New LGBTQ Club Night

The University of Manchester LGBTQ Society has teamed up with Manchester Academy and the Students’ Union to put on a brand new LGBTQ+ Club Night!

Live Review: MSC Big Band

On a cold Friday night, the Manchester band got the crowd groovin’

Live Review: This Feeling Alive

This Feeling Alive have unearthed genuine new musical talent, but must do more to reach a bigger audience and support their talent, writes Ethan Davies

Only 16 per cent of students vote in Exec elections

The Exec elections saw a 36 per cent drop in turnout for 2017 elections, as Alex Tayler becomes General Secretary of the Students’ Union

Live: Bry

Bry’s performance had everything needed for an enjoyable indie-pop show, but was shrouded by a persistent sense of insecurity

Live: The Aristocrats

A packed Club Academy arrived early to indulge three veterans of rock, prog and metal in their anything goes creative outlet

Live: Fuse ODG

Fuse’s new Africa just wants to enjoy itself

Live: Wolf Alice

The London foursome perfectly encompass the spirit of good old fashioned pop

Live: Turisas

Turisas bring their impressive Viking metal sound to Manchester

Jake Bugg & Findlay

Chart-topper Jake Bugg visits Club Academy as part of his final lap of basement venues

Live: The Sunshine Underground @ Club Academy

A diverse musical culture continues to prevail within The Sunshine Underground.

Live: Wale @ Club Academy

Wale has the potential to provide one of the slickest live hip hop experiences on the circuit.