In its 11th year, the music-themed literary festival proved to be a triumphant success with a star-studded line-up

A triple threat of sold-out dates and a new conceptual album; Nothing But Thieves are unstoppable in 2023. Find out what went on at their Manchester show here

Jessie Ware transformed Victoria Warehouse into a discotheque with a theatrical concert in support of her acclaimed new record

Wednesday’s intimate yet raucous set at Band on the Wall saw them redefining female-fronted indie

Ahead of their headline show at Manchester’s Academy 2 later this month, The Mancunion sat down with The 502s to find out all you need to know: influences, details, and all the rest

Lucia & The Best Boys took to the stage at the Pink Room in YES for their debut headline gig in Manchester, showcasing their power as five musicians who perform a truly five-star show

Jockstrap triumph at New Century Hall with their unique, provocative, and lucid take on dance music

Mixing the old with the new, Scouting For Girls charted their development from an unassuming group of friends to 2000s indie sensation

The UK Festival Awards return for 2023: find out all you need to know and how to get tickets here

After prioritising musical theatre for the past few years, Beverley Knight has returned to music to cement her legacy as the Queen of British Soul

Solo talent Cathy Jain came to Beyond the Music festival at Band on the Wall last month, bringing the spirit of Nick Drake with her

Mike Skinner graces O2 Victoria Warehouse with music for “all jungle, all garage heads”

Down-to-earth, unpretentious, and deliriously upbeat, Manchester’s most melodic student band proves once again that they’re ones to watch

The Mancunion sits down with London-based Indie band, Elephant Kind, originally hailing from Indonesia, to discuss their creative process, the Indonesian music scene, and the future of the worldwide music industry

Jorja Smith stopped off at the Albert Hall on her intimate UK tour, performing a mixed setlist of back-catalogue hits and songs from her recent sophomore album

Wunderhorse sold out the O2 Ritz on their first album tour; is it fair to call them indie’s best kept secret?

A night of psychedelic lighting and reflective euphoria, Slowdive recreate the essence of 90s shoegaze on Halloween

90s Baby POP returned to Manchester Arena for its annual celebration of nineties and noughties bangers – and it was naughtier and spookier than ever

Willie J Healey speaks to The Mancunion about New York, his new album, and the influence of Playboy Magazine

Little Simz made the UK debut of her new show in Manchester, and it may have cemented her position as the greatest current British artist