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Izzy Langhamer

Izzy Langhamer

Izzy Langhamer enjoys writing all things Manchester, covering food, drink and music across the city. In her spare time she studies English Literature.

Live review: The Wedding Present at the O2 Ritz

Live review: The Wedding Present at the O2 Ritz

The Wedding Present perform fan favourites and tracks from their new project, ’24 songs’
Live review: James Orchestral Tour spellbinds at Manchester Apollo

Live review: James Orchestral Tour spellbinds at Manchester Apollo

James return to Manchester for a helter-skelter, orchestral tour through fan favourites and deep cuts
Preview: The Wedding Present at the O2 Ritz

Preview: The Wedding Present at the O2 Ritz

‘The Wedding Present’ return to Manchester, to perform their brand new project ’24 songs’.
Let yourself ‘Be Opened By The Wonderful’: We ‘Sit Down’ with James’ Jim Glennie

Let yourself ‘Be Opened By The Wonderful’: We ‘Sit Down’ with James’ Jim Glennie

In conversation with Jim Glennie, the bassist of James, to discuss their brand new Orchestral album and upcoming UK tour.
Dare to dine in the dark?

Dare to dine in the dark?

Dining in the dark isn’t just for the movies: we took a trip to Poland, and enjoyed a 3 course meal entirely in pitch-black darkness.
Gomez goss, Bieber fever and the frightening power of TikTok clicks

Gomez goss, Bieber fever and the frightening power of TikTok clicks

TikTok has propelled celebrity gossip and status to new heights, with the Gomez-Bieber feud being the tip of the iceberg.
How Beautiful Gigs Can Be, with The Lathums

How Beautiful Gigs Can Be, with The Lathums

The Lathums take their punchy brand of indie-rock to Albert Hall for the night
In Conversation with Dodgy’s Nigel Clark: all things Britpop, Billie Eilish, and why Britain just isn’t being ‘Good Enough’ to its musicians

In Conversation with Dodgy’s Nigel Clark: all things Britpop, Billie Eilish, and why Britain just isn’t being ‘Good Enough’ to its musicians

The Mancunion sat down with Nigel Clark, lead singer of Dodgy, to talk about their upcoming mini-tour
Stir up a cocktail storm this Feb!

Stir up a cocktail storm this Feb!

Impressing ‘the one’ has never been easier than with our guide to the best post-V-day cocktails.
Not-so blue Mondays: The Blues Kitchen review

Not-so blue Mondays: The Blues Kitchen review

The Blues Kitchen is a Manchester classic, providing food, footy and fabulous drinks. See what else is on offer to cure those Monday blues
Review: Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

Review: Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

Pride and Prejudice (sort of), a comedic, class-conscious adaptation of Jane Austen’s seminal novel, is bringing the house down at The Lowry
Behold the Bottomless Feast at Red’s True BBQ

Behold the Bottomless Feast at Red’s True BBQ

Get legless and stuffed, at Red’s True Barbecue’s festive Bottomless Feast with both Meat-Lover and Meat-Free platters on offer!
Manchester’s finest festive feasts

Manchester’s finest festive feasts

From New Century to Escape to Freight Island, FOLK to Reds True Barbeque, we’ve got all your festive food needs covered!
Review: I love Fruit and Veg from Europe

Review: I love Fruit and Veg from Europe

‘I love Fruit and Veg from Europe’ took us on a culinary journey through a menu of nutritious and delicious fruit and veg!
The Lightning Seeds are still gleaming at the Albert Hall

The Lightning Seeds are still gleaming at the Albert Hall

Live at the Albert Hall, The Lightning Seeds are a blast of energy, joy, and riotously good tunes (including ‘Three Lions’ of course!)
Ready for Rudy’s (Didsbury)?

Ready for Rudy’s (Didsbury)?

Rudy’s Neapolitan pizza is light, tasty and now, closer than ever!
“Live, laugh, lube” at HandleBar

“Live, laugh, lube” at HandleBar

Introducing HandleBar, Fallowfield’s newest and most fiercely independent café/bar
Black Bottle’s whiskey mind-reader hits Manchester

Black Bottle’s whiskey mind-reader hits Manchester

Ever wondered what whiskey cocktail your subconscious is craving? Look no further than Science & Industry’s new night-out element
You won’t butter board-lieve it

You won’t butter board-lieve it

Butter boards: the best idea since sliced bread or simply a Tiktok fad you’re ‘butter’ off without?
Café Blah: FUEL’s groovy sister

Café Blah: FUEL’s groovy sister

Take a trip down to Café Blah, the alternative hidden gem right in the heart of Withington.