From pub crawls to Freshers' events, drinking can feel unavoidable, and sobriety can feel isolating. Here's how to miss out on the hangovers, not the fun
Alica MacDonald's 'Finding Emily' provides an inventive spin on the rom-com for a modern audience thanks to a strong sense of place – and UoM's campus
Joscha Bongard's Babystar is a frightfully realistic satire on social media family channels that bites off more than it can chew
Kylie playing Gorilla is a special treat for all, and Manchester shows its gratitude better than anywhere else
An electric night with Perfume Genius at Gorilla is as compelling as it is powerful, writes Alex Corns
A farewell to Rock and Roll legend Tom Petty, who died on Monday at the age of 66
A punky reggae party is just what the doctor ordered in 2017, with The Wailers bringing classic Jamaican fun to rainy Manchester in an entertaining night at The Academy, writes Alex Corns
New York indie rock three-piece Highly Suspect arrive in Manchester, but noise level doesn’t always equal entertainment, writes Alex Corns
Love and uncertainty: melancholy music and intriguing themes prevail in a week of releases from the old and new of the musical spectrum
Messy, chaotic, dangerous, and something we don’t see enough of anymore: It’s classic Peter Doherty
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