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The 502s live in Manchester: “Folk this”

The 502s live in Manchester: “Folk this”

“BTEC Mumford and Sons”? The 502s didn’t fare well up against the Mancunian crowd when they came to Academy 2
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
Fisherman’s Friends: In Conversation with Parisa Shahmir

Fisherman’s Friends: In Conversation with Parisa Shahmir

We chatted to Parisa Shahmir ahead of Fisherman’s Friends docking in Salford Quays for a 1 week run at The Lowry
Review: Barbara Dickson at King Georges Hall

Review: Barbara Dickson at King Georges Hall

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Barbara Dickson OBE at King Georges Hall
Review: The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart

Review: The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart

This year’s musical at the Royal Exchange Theatre is something very different
Beans on Toast: 2 for 1 on albums for your heart and soul this year

Beans on Toast: 2 for 1 on albums for your heart and soul this year

Blake Crompton covers the upcoming albums from folk artist Beans on Toast and the plethora of talent held within, comparing the new records to his previous works
Live Review: Radical Face at Gorilla

Live Review: Radical Face at Gorilla

Jade Yong reviews Radical Face at Manchester venue Gorilla, arguing that Ben Cooper’s approach to the show was both moving and reflective of his incredible talents
In Conversation with Newton Faulkner

In Conversation with Newton Faulkner

With 12 years of success behind him, Newton Faulkner is back with his “Very Best Of…” album. Owen Trimming catches up with him ahead of his upcoming tour

Manchester-based artists celebrate the life and work of Leonard Cohen

Held a year after his death at the Art of Tea, in Didsbury, the event was immensely popular

Festival Preview: Cambridge Folk Festival

As part of our Festival Preview season, we present an enchanting festival situated in one of Britain’s most famous cities