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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
Insidious is back with nothing further to say, leaving in the wake of the Lamberts a 'fresh' start only aiming to parrot its ghastly blueprint
James frontman discusses playing live, 5Rhythms dancing, and the band’s future ahead of a huge April arena tour
The Hastings rock trio discuss their music and touring as they prepare for a run of shows in association with Music Venues Trust
Loyle Carner proves himself to be one of the most important voices in the conscious hip-hop scene of today
The singer-songwriter performs a show beset by technical difficulties but affirming her importance
Emerging Manchester band Bleach showcase their various influences and capabilities at Aatma
hard life debut new album material and triumph on their first headline tour since 2023
Sports Team bring their indie-rock and post-punk to Academy 2 for a night characterised by chaos and crowd interaction
Confidence Man make a triumphant return to Manchester with a curation of The Warehouse Project
Irish singer-songwriter Nell Mescal speaks on arena shows with HAIM and her recent EP after a staggering year for her career in music
YHWH Nailgun bring their abrasive and experimental noise-rock to The White Hotel
Pale Waves make a triumphant return to their hometown with a selection of highlights from their varied catalogue
Stereo MCs frontman Rob Birch discusses touring, fatherhood, and connection through live music
Manchester’s electronic music scene offers venues that continue to change the game
Overmono make a return to The Warehouse Project with a stellar line-up combining renowned names with new talent
Iona Lynch of Cliffords opens up about her experience in Irish music and discusses her literary influences ahead of the band’s November tour
The Southampton quintet return to Manchester with a fun-filled show displaying impressive instrumentation and biting but comedic cynicism
The Last Dinner Party return with a genre-shifting second album twenty months after their debut
Sammy Virji’s return to The Warehouse Project with a self-curated lineup proves to be both busy and triumphant
Self Esteem brings her powerful and emotive live show to Manchester for three sold-out Academy dates
The Warehouse Project hosts the Australian producer and hit-maker FISHER for its first multiple-room event of the year
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