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Eurovision 2023: What to expect from semi-final 1

Eurovision 2023: What to expect from semi-final 1

Eurovision is back in the UK after 25 years, and we got to attend an exclusive press preview of semi-final 1 – here’s what to expect!
Frantic, funky, forever fascinating: The Orielles live at Canvas

Frantic, funky, forever fascinating: The Orielles live at Canvas

The Orielles bring their ever-changing soundscapes and grooves to Manchester in support of their latest record, ‘Tableau’…
Live review: Orbital at Manchester’s Albert Hall

Live review: Orbital at Manchester’s Albert Hall

The iconic electronic music duo bring 90s rave to Albert Hall, playing new and old favourites to a sold out crowd
Live review: Alex G at Manchester’s O2 Ritz

Live review: Alex G at Manchester’s O2 Ritz

The Philadelphian musician performed anthem after anthem in an eclectic mix of genre-bending hits
Live review: Ariana DeBose did the thing at the London Palladium

Live review: Ariana DeBose did the thing at the London Palladium

Ariana DeBose played her first solo concert at the London Palladium – and yes, she did the thing!
Album review: Lana Del Rey – Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?

Album review: Lana Del Rey – Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?

Lana Del Rey explores familial themes and takes aim at critics on her most authentic album yet Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?
“Simply astounding” Tom Grennan exhilarates the AO Arena.

“Simply astounding” Tom Grennan exhilarates the AO Arena.

On night 7 of his What Ifs and Maybes tour, Tom Grennan blessed a lively Manchester Crowd with a stellar performance in anticipation of his upcoming album
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
Review: An Evening Without Kate Bush

Review: An Evening Without Kate Bush

An Evening Without Kate Bush, a cross between a tribute, a parody and a cabaret, reached new (wuthering) heights at HOME
Live review: Weyes Blood gives a heavenly performance at O2 Ritz, Manchester

Live review: Weyes Blood gives a heavenly performance at O2 Ritz, Manchester

California native Weyes Blood’s ethereal tones filled the venue in an angelic performance of her latest album And In the Darkness, Hearts Aglow
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
The 1975 live: Pop euphoria At Its Very Best

The 1975 live: Pop euphoria At Its Very Best

What does a Greggs Sausage Roll have in common with raw meat and indie pop? Matty Healy of course. Check out The Mancunion’s review of the 1975 ‘At Their Very Best’ here.
Live review: Pierce the Veil at Manchester Academy

Live review: Pierce the Veil at Manchester Academy

Pierce the Veil make a triumphant return to Manchester in typically electrifying style
Live review: Sierra Boggess at Cadogan Hall

Live review: Sierra Boggess at Cadogan Hall

Musical sensation Sierra Boggess kicked off the Christmas season with a pair of concerts at Cadogan Hall, in which she sang Christmas classics, musical must-sings, and her hits
Live review: Shygirl comes out of her shell at Albert Hall

Live review: Shygirl comes out of her shell at Albert Hall

The South London artist plays an electric gig at Albert Hall following the release of her debut studio album Nymph
Live review: Scouting For Girls at Albert Hall

Live review: Scouting For Girls at Albert Hall

Scouting For Girls transport the audience to the year 2007 for a fun, nostalgic night of bangers and mash
Sea Girls made ‘shore’ to impress at the Victoria Warehouse

Sea Girls made ‘shore’ to impress at the Victoria Warehouse

Sea Girls bring a set of feel-good indie rock to Victoria Warehouse
Live review: Courtney Barnett gives fans a religious experience at Albert Hall

Live review: Courtney Barnett gives fans a religious experience at Albert Hall

The Australian singer-songwriter graces Manchester’s Albert Hall as part of her European tour
Live review: HMLTD create a totalitarian microcosmic state with their conceptual show The Order

Live review: HMLTD create a totalitarian microcosmic state with their conceptual show The Order

The Mancunion attends the London art-rock band’s ambitious new live experience at Heaven
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