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Jessie Ware live in Manchester: A Queer Jewish extravaganza

Jessie Ware live in Manchester: A Queer Jewish extravaganza

Jessie Ware transformed Victoria Warehouse into a discotheque with a theatrical concert in support of her acclaimed new record
Lucia & The Best Boys live in Manchester: A “euphoric” debut Manchester headline at the Pink Room

Lucia & The Best Boys live in Manchester: A “euphoric” debut Manchester headline at the Pink Room

Lucia & The Best Boys took to the stage at the Pink Room in YES for their debut headline gig in Manchester, showcasing their power as five musicians who perform a truly five-star show
Los Bitchos: “Our sound just happened”

Los Bitchos: “Our sound just happened”

Los Bitchos took to the stage at the Pink Room, melding together an unlikely combination of genres, and the result was electric
The Return of the Soulman: Lemar visits Manchester’s O2 Ritz

The Return of the Soulman: Lemar visits Manchester’s O2 Ritz

The singer comes to Manchester following the release of his newest album Page in My Heart
Live review: Madvillainy Reimagined

Live review: Madvillainy Reimagined

Fearing a bittersweet tribute act, ‘Madvillainy: reimagined’ instead offered a refreshing and charismatic live experience in Manchester’s Blues Kitchen.
Live review: Billy Ocean @ Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Live review: Billy Ocean @ Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

The legendary Billy Ocean performs a plethora of hits like ‘Love Really Hurts Without You’ and ‘When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going’ for a Manchester audience.
Olly Murs Marries Manchester

Olly Murs Marries Manchester

Olly Murs returned to Manchester on 5th May showcasing a range of songs from his newest album Marry Me, as well as his classic noughties hits and a sprinkling of some of his favourite artists.
Tom Walker: Shining the ‘Light’ in Manchester

Tom Walker: Shining the ‘Light’ in Manchester

Tom Walker and his band bring a powerhouse show to Manchester Academy
Tamino enchants at Manchester’s Albert Hall

Tamino enchants at Manchester’s Albert Hall

The singer gives fans an ethereal show as part of a UK tour to promote his latest album Sahar
“Uncompromising and unapologetic”: The Brian Jonestown Massacre take over Manchester’s O2 Ritz

“Uncompromising and unapologetic”: The Brian Jonestown Massacre take over Manchester’s O2 Ritz

To promote their 20th studio album The Future is Your Past, The Brian Jonestown Massacre bring their unique brand of chaos to the O2 Ritz
Live review: Florence + The Machine at AO Arena

Live review: Florence + The Machine at AO Arena

Florence + The Machine brought their Dance Fever Tour to AO Arena for a rescheduled date – and it sure was worth the wait
CMAT shines as future pop-star at Manchester’s Gorilla

CMAT shines as future pop-star at Manchester’s Gorilla

CMAT charmed every audience member in Gorilla, with her playful but often heart-wrenching country infused pop
Manchester leaves Maggie Rogers in tears of feral joy

Manchester leaves Maggie Rogers in tears of feral joy

Singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers invited Manchester’s o2 Victoria Warehouse to let go and surrender – and they did
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
Live review: Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Live review: Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Audra McDonald, the most decorated star in Broadway history, graced audiences at the London Palladium for a rare UK appearance
Live review: The Amazons at Manchester Academy

Live review: The Amazons at Manchester Academy

The Amazons embarked on their first tour since lockdown, debuting new material and sprinkling in some old favourites
Live review: Alvvays make a glittering comeback at Gorilla

Live review: Alvvays make a glittering comeback at Gorilla

The Mancunion heads to Gorilla to see cult dreampop favourites Alvvays play much-anticipated new music
Live Review: VUKOVI at Academy 3

Live Review: VUKOVI at Academy 3

VUKOVI embark on a headline tour to celebrate the release of their third album ‘NULA’
An early finish leaves The Lemonheads’ fans sour

An early finish leaves The Lemonheads’ fans sour

The Lemonheads left fans feeling sour after an early exit at their Manchester show
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.