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Half Moon Run to play the Albert Hall on the 16th September: Everything you need to know

Half Moon Run to play the Albert Hall on the 16th September: Everything you need to know

Half Moon Run will stop off at Manchester’s Albert Hall this autumn – find out how to get tickets here.

Hozier Live: sun, rain, and honey drizzled thunder

Hozier Live: sun, rain, and honey drizzled thunder

Capitalising on the excitement of an upcoming third album, Hozier plays a hypnotic performance to a crowd of his most devout followers at a packed-out Castlefield Bowl.

Review: Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Review: Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a magnificent show that enchants audiences of all ages, from children to their grandparents!

Review: yellow corners

Review: yellow corners

yellow corners has a wonderful sense of familiarity and nostalgia to it that makes it an instantly lovable hit with anyone who has ever had the (dis)pleasure of being 13

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: In conversation with Ewan Gillies

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: In conversation with Ewan Gillies

The Mancunion sits down with Ewan Gillies, ahead of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory visiting Manchester for the first time ever

Night of the Divas: Bongo’s Bingo review

Night of the Divas: Bongo’s Bingo review

The Bingo Rave event returned to Albert Hall for ‘Night of the Divas’. And what a night it was …

The Sudan conflict: a Sudanese perspective

The Sudan conflict: a Sudanese perspective

The University of Manchester’s Sudanese society outlines how you can lend your support to the citizens of a country in conflict.

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

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.

Bongo’s Bingo is back this summer with ‘Night of the Divas’

Bongo’s Bingo is back this summer with ‘Night of the Divas’

Bongo’s Bingo is back this June, with a special ‘Night of the Divas’ celebrating Whitney, Madonna, Cher, Rihanna, Celine, Dolly and Beyonce

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