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Slow Pulp live in Manchester: A summer hit in December
16th December 2023

Slow Pulp live in Manchester: A summer hit in December

Indie rockers Slow Pulp hit Manchester on their first international headliner, in support of their second album Yard
Alice Phoebe Lou live in Manchester: Bridging the old and the new
15th December 2023

Alice Phoebe Lou live in Manchester: Bridging the old and the new

Alice Phoebe Lou shows her 2023 album Shelter in new light, exploring new ground at New Century Hall
Suede live in Lincoln: The not-quite-Britpoppers take the Midlands by storm
14th December 2023

Suede live in Lincoln: The not-quite-Britpoppers take the Midlands by storm

Performing a career-defining setlist, Suede find a spiritual home in the East Midlands
Macbeth the Show: Is it one to remember?
14th December 2023

Macbeth the Show: Is it one to remember?

Although there is much to take from watching new adaptations, for those on the fence or unbothered, Macbeth the Show is perhaps one to skip
“Art will always evolve”:  Transgressive cinema with Lee Threlkeld at Café Blah
12th December 2023

“Art will always evolve”: Transgressive cinema with Lee Threlkeld at Café Blah

On the 32nd screening of Cinema Transgressions’ weekly cult film evening at Café Blah, The Mancunion catches up with founder Lee Threlkeld to explore his youth of bootleg cinema and the quality of art for today’s students.
The Johnny Marr Orchestra live in Manchester: A catalyst for a music renaissance?
12th December 2023

The Johnny Marr Orchestra live in Manchester: A catalyst for a music renaissance?

Johnny Marr and his phenomenal orchestra merge classical music with Manchester classics at Factory International for two nights only, setting a bold new standard for live music
Phil Magbotiwan: Honouring the face behind The Reno
12th December 2023

Phil Magbotiwan: Honouring the face behind The Reno

The Mancunion sits down with Lisa Ayegun to talk about her father, Phil Magbotiwan, and his legendary nightclub The Reno between 1962-1986
A Brief Encounter: A powerful musical with lasting impressions
11th December 2023

A Brief Encounter: A powerful musical with lasting impressions

Set in the 1930s, A Brief Encounter quickly enraptures the audience in the painful ill-fated love affair of Alec and Laura. An outstanding musical with phenomenal performances, live band accompaniment, and immersive, masterful set design
Life of Pi review: Bringing India to life through puppetry
11th December 2023

Life of Pi review: Bringing India to life through puppetry

Life of Pi is the most eye-opening theatrical experience suitable for all ages, with a masterful use of lighting a puppetry
Artist Dinu Li’s ‘Phantom’s Vibe,’ explained
11th December 2023

Artist Dinu Li’s ‘Phantom’s Vibe,’ explained

In Dinu Li’s solo exhibition, a record player sings reggae. Above it, a limp splay of black hair brings to mind images of the ghostly Japanese Yūrei. Further inside a dim room, cast in warm reds and oranges, seemingly random objects form chaotic arrangements, creating contorted shadows on the cold floor. A haunting melody weaves […]

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Nia Archives live in Manchester: If she’s electric, can I be electric too?
11th December 2023

Nia Archives live in Manchester: If she’s electric, can I be electric too?

New-age junglist Nia Archives took over Mayfield Depot, with her internationally renowned club night Up Ya Archives
The Diaspora: Redefining British music and culture
11th December 2023

The Diaspora: Redefining British music and culture

The general public should revise what they say when they think of British music; it’s not The Beatles or The Rolling Stones, it should be Little Simz and Rina Sawayama
UMMTS charms once again with The Last Five Years
9th December 2023

UMMTS charms once again with The Last Five Years

A new month and a new production for the University of Manchester’s Musical Theatre Society. This time, we’re swept away to Feel Good Club breathtaking and rich performances by the group’s young talented singers.
Brief Encounter review: A charming, classic love story
9th December 2023

Brief Encounter review: A charming, classic love story

Stellar performances, dreamy jazz and great dance sequences, it’s a story that will definitely warm your heart and keep you from the winter cold!
This Is The Kit live in Manchester: A stripped back set of pureness and togetherness
8th December 2023

This Is The Kit live in Manchester: A stripped back set of pureness and togetherness

This Is The Kit bring their folk-fuelled emotion to Manchester Academy, showcasing a performance of closeness and unity
BookTok’s obsession: Why fantasy novels keep captivating readers
7th December 2023

BookTok’s obsession: Why fantasy novels keep captivating readers

Discover the cultural phenomenon of ‘BookTok’ where a surge of young readers have enthusiastically immersed themselves in the enthralling realms of fantasy novels, heralding a new era in reading habits and literary exploration.
The Hacienda Returns at The Warehouse Project: Merseyside nightlife reborn
7th December 2023

The Hacienda Returns at The Warehouse Project: Merseyside nightlife reborn

The Warehouse Project recreates the quintessence of 80s and 90s dance culture, honouring the legacy of The Hacienda nightclub
John Power: “The idea was to make a seminal record”
6th December 2023

John Power: “The idea was to make a seminal record”

During his solo tour of the UK, we catch up with John Power to discuss new Cast music, the Liverpool music scene and his relationship with Lee Mavers
The ultimate Gift Guide: Books edition
5th December 2023

The ultimate Gift Guide: Books edition

Books are the ideal present for anyone, but faced with the overwhelming amount of choice, we offer a few suggestions from the most popular genres.
The Irish literature renaissance: The need for women’s writing
5th December 2023

The Irish literature renaissance: The need for women’s writing

With the emergence of Sally Rooney, the popularity of Irish literature has only increased. We explore why there is now an urgent necessity for contemporary Irish women’s voices in literature.