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Review: Wish You Were Dead

Review: Wish You Were Dead

Out of the four adaptations of Peter James’ books that I have seen, Wish You Were Dead, starring George Rainsford and Katie McGlynn, translated the worse onto the stage
Live review: Duran Duran return to Manchester’s AO Arena

Live review: Duran Duran return to Manchester’s AO Arena

Duran Duran bring their Future Past Tour to Manchester.
Opinion: Should Tom Meighan be headlining festivals?

Opinion: Should Tom Meighan be headlining festivals?

The ex-Kasabian frontman’s headline set at Be Reyt Festival is telling of the way the music industry treats abusers
Live Review: Oracle Sisters at YES Basement

Live Review: Oracle Sisters at YES Basement

Oracle Sisters kick off their UK tour at YES Basement, with support from Ryder the Eagle.
Live Review: Aldous Harding at Albert Hall

Live Review: Aldous Harding at Albert Hall

New Zealand’s Aldous Harding brings her latest album tour to Manchester’s Albert Hall, with support from H. Hawkline
The power of stars: Manchester and its energy revolution

The power of stars: Manchester and its energy revolution

Manchester has long been making waves in the nuclear energy industry – find out how the scientific namesakes of university buildings set in motion a movement towards green energy.
Album Review: The Lemon Twigs – Everything Harmony

Album Review: The Lemon Twigs – Everything Harmony

Brian and Michael D’Addario’s The Lemon Twigs release the unpredictable Everything Harmony, the fourth record for the New York band.
Barn On The Farm: Everything you need to know about the UK’s most underrated festival 

Barn On The Farm: Everything you need to know about the UK’s most underrated festival 

Barn on the Farm returns to Gloucester with a stellar lineup, boasting the likes of Holly Humberstone, Bleachers and Lizzy Mcalpine
Live review: Razorlight @ Albert Hall, Manchester

Live review: Razorlight @ Albert Hall, Manchester

A staple band of England’s early-2000s indie-rock scene, Razorlight’s energy and passion remain infectious – as proven by their performance at Manchester’s Albert Hall on the 20th.
Live review: Balancing Act rock YES, Manchester

Live review: Balancing Act rock YES, Manchester

Balancing Act are the next must-see band before they blow up. The Mancunion chats to the band after their superb sold-out YES gig.
Live review: Thee Sacred Souls at Band on the Wall, Manchester

Live review: Thee Sacred Souls at Band on the Wall, Manchester

San Diegan soul band Thee Sacred Souls brings a love heavy setlist to Manchester that leaves us all longing for a little more romance in our lives.
Review: Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

Review: Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is one big party that lives up to its reputation as the world’s most successful rock’n’roll musical
Live review: Candid and Bohmen rock The Deaf Institute

Live review: Candid and Bohmen rock The Deaf Institute

Candid and Bohmen entertained a steady crowd at The Deaf Institute, proving themselves as ones to watch
Club Lash: An inclusive space for everyone to explore their sexuality freely in Manchester

Club Lash: An inclusive space for everyone to explore their sexuality freely in Manchester

A spotlight on the North West’s #1 Fetish Club, a historically significant and essential space for people of all genders and sexualities to meet safely and explore their fantasies together
“Just because I look the way I look, please do not tell me I make R&B”: In conversation with Olivia Dean

“Just because I look the way I look, please do not tell me I make R&B”: In conversation with Olivia Dean

Ahead of her sold-out headline show at Gorilla, rising star Olivia Dean speaks to The Mancunion about her upcoming debut album, collaborating with Loyle Carner, and finding her creative identity
‘’Today Manchester, tomorrow the world…”: The Black Angels, indeed, are in a New Century

‘’Today Manchester, tomorrow the world…”: The Black Angels, indeed, are in a New Century

Promoting their 7th studio album Wilderness of Mirrors, The Black Angels re-establish their place in Manchester after a five-year absence
“We are un Chien Andalusia”: Pixies hold Birmingham Forum in the palm of their hand

“We are un Chien Andalusia”: Pixies hold Birmingham Forum in the palm of their hand

Pixies bring get the perfect balance between old favourites and new material on the promotional tour for 2022 album Doggerel
Live review: milk. – Dublin’s newest export are best served hot!

Live review: milk. – Dublin’s newest export are best served hot!

Dublin four-piece milk. bring their brand of alt-pop to Manchester Academy 3, with support from Gloria
Review: Opera North – Tosca

Review: Opera North – Tosca

Opera North’s stunning adaptation of Puccini’s Tosca was tense and thrilling
Why Oscars matter: A mixed bag for the little gold men

Why Oscars matter: A mixed bag for the little gold men

Are the Oscars still relevant in a post-Covid world or do they symbolise an outdated illusion of meritocracy in Hollywood?

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