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Live review: The Wedding Present at the O2 Ritz
1st June 2023

The Wedding Present perform fan favourites and tracks from their new project, ’24 songs’

Live review: Ibibio Sound Machine light up Band on the Wall
1st June 2023

Ibibio Sound Machine are truly perfect for Manchester’s crowd, their varied, enticing and ecstatic set leaving us swirling with joy.

Live review: Inhaler
1st June 2023

Dublin indie rock outfit Inhaler return to Manchester, playing their biggest headline show in the city to date at Stretford’s Victoria Warehouse.

Goodbye seems to be the hardest word – Sir Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road
31st May 2023

At last, the ruby shoes have stopped in Manchester to say goodbye to the Northern fans with an unforgettable concert

Neighbourhood Weekender: Pulp, Self Esteem and CMAT triumph!
30th May 2023

Neighbourhood Weekender is back in Warrington’s Victoria Park, hosting a legendary set from recently reunited Pulp, and standout sets from CMAT, Picture Parlour, Self Esteem and Sugababes

We can start over again? Blur reopen The Halls, Wolverhampton
27th May 2023

A reformed Blur and a reopened venue; there was everything to adore about the indie darlings’ two-hour set.

Lytham Festival 2023: Lionel Richie, Def Leppard and lots more
26th May 2023

Lytham Festival 2023 is headlined by Jamiroquai, George Ezra, Sting, Lionel Richie, and Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe, with special guests including Blondie, Gabrielle and Kim Wilde

“Music doesn’t often go for joy, and there’s nothing more elating than humour” – In Conversation with Yard Act
26th May 2023

Yard Act frontman James Smith talks fatherhood, the difficult second album, hip-hop and the surprising similarities between music and stand-up comedy

La Clique – Media preview
25th May 2023

Ahead of La Clique’s Northern premiere at Depot Mayfield, The Mancunion attended an exclusive media preview to catch a glimpse of the acts

Live review: Billie Marten at the O2 Ritz
24th May 2023

Billie Marten plays her largest ever show in Manchester at the O2 Ritz as she tours the country after the release of her fourth studio album Drop Cherries

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24th May 2023

Vacations bring their sunny Australian sound to Band on the Wall following the release of new single ‘Next Exit’

Preview: Parklife 2023
21st May 2023

Parklife 2023 is back and soon on its way. Here is all the information you require before the weekend!

Album review: Arlo Parks – My Soft Machine
21st May 2023

Arlo Parks returns with her second album, My Soft Machine, packing in stunning emotional detail and featuring Phoebe Bridgers.

Remembering Andy Rourke: The Smiths bassist has passed away aged 59
21st May 2023

Remembering the brilliant Andy Rourke, bassist of Manchester legends The Smiths after his passing on 19th May 2023

Samantha Barks is on her own at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
21st May 2023

Samantha Barks will perform a solo concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane – where she stars in the cast of Frozen

Carrie Hope Fletcher is pulled back to The Lowry
20th May 2023

Carrie Hope Fletcher is ‘pulled’ back to The Lowry as part of her first ever UK tour, An Open Book

Live review: Black Country, New Road @ New Century Hall, Manchester
17th May 2023

Black Country, New Road returned to Manchester for their biggest headliner in the city to date, showcasing songs from their Live at Bush Hall album.

The Return of the Soulman: Lemar visits Manchester’s O2 Ritz
17th May 2023

The singer comes to Manchester following the release of his newest album Page in My Heart

Live review: Duran Duran return to Manchester’s AO Arena
16th May 2023

Duran Duran bring their Future Past Tour to Manchester.

Live review: James Orchestral Tour spellbinds at Manchester Apollo
16th May 2023

James return to Manchester for a helter-skelter, orchestral tour through fan favourites and deep cuts