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Manchester Leftist Action member speaks out against academic suspension
22nd April 2024
A student involved with action group Manchester Leftist Action has spoken out against his suspension by the University
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Houseplant heaven: The best plants to brighten up your student home
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Celebrity style guide #7: Lewis Hamilton
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3D nails: Achieving new heights in beauty
Houseplant heaven: The best plants to brighten up your student home
17th April 2024
With the RHS Urban Show coming to Manchester, we've found some of the best houseplants to enhance your student accommodation
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Making Manchester #1: Anna Marsden
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Live Review: Caroline Polachek at Albert Hall
6th June 2023
Caroline Polachek stuns a sold-out Albert in her rescheduled show, touring her second solo album Desire, I Want To Turn Into You.
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SCALA!!! co-director Jane Giles on audiences, programming and being a first-time filmmaker: “There has to be room in the film world for all tastes”
16th April 2024
In conversation with Jane Giles, co-director of SCALA!!!, we discuss how she came to make the film, her career in programming and how the London cinema had lasting impact on young audiences
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Live: Mitski
Music
Despite an uncertain start, Mitski pulls another powerful performance out of the bag
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Live: Elvana — Elvis-fronted Nirvana
Music
The world’s only Elvis-fronted tribute to Nirvana is a glorious mongrel that works better than it should, writes Oscar Talbot
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Live: Fozzy
Music
WWE star Chris Jericho brought his accomplished heavy metal act to the Ruby Lounge
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Live: Lonely The Brave
Music
Lonely The Brave gave their fans an intimate, personal show at The Ruby Lounge
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Live: The Wytches
Music
The psych-rockers’ ‘pop-up gig’ suffers from over-familiarity
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Live: …And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead
Music
Trail of Dead live up to their fearsome reputation with a manic live show
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Live: Emily Wells
Music
Wells’ smooth use of loop pads and pedals and her ability on a multitude of instruments was impressive
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Live: Young Kato / The Propellers
Music
Tommy Wright, lead vocalist of the band, spoke afterwards about the theme of ‘celebration’ that has gone into the writing of his band’s songs, but an element of that was definitely missing.
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Interview & Live: Little Green Cars
Music
The Mancunion caught up with Little Green Cars as they soak up their strong Mancunian fan base.
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Live: Johnny Borrell
Music
The former Razorlight frontman continues his steady decline into obscurity.
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Live: Caitlin Rose
Music
A tepid perfomance from the Tennessee songstress was matched by an unenthusiastic crowd
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Imagine Dragons
Music
American chart sensations Imagine Dragons made their debut Manchester appearance at the Ruby Lounge
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The Staves
Music
Folk up-and-comers The Staves spoke to The Mancunion about their debut record, gender politics and world domination
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The best night spots in Manchester
Freshers’ Guide
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Music
Fancy a good night out in Manchester? Then Tom Glasser can help, via an extended river metaphor
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Live: The Heartbreaks @ Ruby Lounge
Music
The energy of the four young males certainly overwhelmed the intimate venue.
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Live: Ladyhawke @ Ruby Lounge
Music
This down to earth starlet performs effortlessly yet impeccably.
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Live: The Megaphonic Thrift @ Ruby Lounge
Music
Band and audience become akin to boys and girls at a school disco, awkwardly evading interaction.
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Live: The Jezabels @ Ruby Lounge
Music
They filled the venue, pleased the crowd and proved their place.
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Live: Grouplove @ Ruby Lounge
Music
If tonight was any indication of the summer ahead, it’s going to be wild one.
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Live: Michael Kiwanuka @ Ruby Lounge
Music
Winner of the BBC’s Sound of 2012, Michael Kiwanuka, takes to the stage at Ruby Lounge.
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