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Head Over Heels: In conversation with Liam Gartland of Gartland Productions

Head Over Heels: In conversation with Liam Gartland of Gartland Productions

The Mancunion sits down with Liam Gartland, the producer of Head Over Heels, ahead of its European premiere at Hope Mill Theatre
Hope Mill Theatre will have you Head Over Heels

Hope Mill Theatre will have you Head Over Heels

Head Over Heels, a jukebox musical using the music of Belinda Carlisle and The Go-Gos, with a book based on Arcadia, is having its European premiere at Hope Mill Theatre
Review: Cages

Review: Cages

Cages is a multimedia rock musical, set in a dystopian society where love is prohibited, but the reliance on state-of-the-art technology results in the story lacking heart
Live review: Pale Waves at Albert Hall, Manchester

Live review: Pale Waves at Albert Hall, Manchester

The Manchester band bring a night of pop-punk tunes to their hometown following the release of their third album Unwanted
Get locked up at Riverside this Christmas

Get locked up at Riverside this Christmas

Cages, a rock musical with state-of-the-art technology and a hologram for a leading lady, ends its run at Waterside in a fortnight
Live review: Charlie Hickey at Night and Day Café

Live review: Charlie Hickey at Night and Day Café

The Californian artist visits Night and Day Café as part of his Nervous At Night tour
“Peace was never an option” for WARGASM at Academy 2

“Peace was never an option” for WARGASM at Academy 2

WARGASM rule Academy 2 on their ‘EXPLICIT TOUR’ with a stylish, but raucous set covering every corner of their discography
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’
Palace Theatre Manchester finds its inner-beauty

Palace Theatre Manchester finds its inner-beauty

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical returns to the Palace Theatre as part of its UK tour
Enter Shikari enlists WARGASM on ‘The Void Stares Back’

Enter Shikari enlists WARGASM on ‘The Void Stares Back’

Enter Shikari join forces with WARGASM for a frantic, fun track that almost hits the mark.
10 Must-See Acts at Reading and Leeds Festival 2022

10 Must-See Acts at Reading and Leeds Festival 2022

Whether you’re a rock, hip-hop, or pop-punk fan, you’re bound to discover your new favourite artist at Leeds Festival this year – check out our picks for ones to watch.
Live Review: HAIM @ Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Live Review: HAIM @ Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Sarah Taylor reviews HAIM at their second Manchester stop on their One More HAIM Tour.
Live Review: Jimmy Eat World @ Manchester Academy

Live Review: Jimmy Eat World @ Manchester Academy

Hannah Stewart reviews an epic set from emo legends Jimmy Eat World at their sold out Mannchester show.
Album Review: Liam Gallagher – C’mon You Know

Album Review: Liam Gallagher – C’mon You Know

Matthew Kliszcz reviews C’mon You Know, the new album from Liam Gallagher that’s beaten the Harry Styles record to number one.l
Rodney Rock The Peer Hat

Rodney Rock The Peer Hat

Matt Loreti reviews a night of experimental chaos from Rodney at The Peer Hat featuring births, sex friends, and audience participation.
My Chemical Romance are back! (And playing in Warrington?)

My Chemical Romance are back! (And playing in Warrington?)

Maddy Oxley reviews My Chemical Romance’s comeback gig in the bizarre location of Warrington!
Fruit, Sex, Sadness: Harry Styles returns with Harry’s House

Fruit, Sex, Sadness: Harry Styles returns with Harry’s House

A review of the funky new Harry Styles record, Harry’s House, by Owen Scott.
NOISY talk tour, festivals, and future

NOISY talk tour, festivals, and future

Maddy Oxley sits down with NOISY to discuss their festival appearances and new material this summer.
Paul Weller Live: A night of nostalgia

Paul Weller Live: A night of nostalgia

Millie Sheppard reviews a nostalgic night of hits from The Jam and Style Council frontman Paul Weller
Track review: The Lightning I, II by Arcade Fire

Track review: The Lightning I, II by Arcade Fire

The Mancunion review Arcade Fire’s latest release ‘The Lightning, I,II’ – but lightning didn’t even strike once on this single, never mind twice.