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

Duran Duran bring their Future Past Tour to Manchester.

The ex-Kasabian frontman’s headline set at Be Reyt Festival is telling of the way the music industry treats abusers

Oracle Sisters kick off their UK tour at YES Basement, with support from Ryder the Eagle.

New Zealand’s Aldous Harding brings her latest album tour to Manchester’s Albert Hall, with support from H. Hawkline

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.

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 returns to Gloucester with a stellar lineup, boasting the likes of Holly Humberstone, Bleachers and Lizzy Mcalpine

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.

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.

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.

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

Candid and Bohmen entertained a steady crowd at The Deaf Institute, proving themselves as ones to watch

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

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

Promoting their 7th studio album Wilderness of Mirrors, The Black Angels re-establish their place in Manchester after a five-year absence

Pixies bring get the perfect balance between old favourites and new material on the promotional tour for 2022 album Doggerel

Dublin four-piece milk. bring their brand of alt-pop to Manchester Academy 3, with support from Gloria

Opera North’s stunning adaptation of Puccini’s Tosca was tense and thrilling

Are the Oscars still relevant in a post-Covid world or do they symbolise an outdated illusion of meritocracy in Hollywood?