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Eurovision 2023: Sweden makes history whilst the UK repeats it
14th May 2023

Eurovision 2023: Sweden makes history whilst the UK repeats it

Eurovision 2023 saw Sweden make history on multiple fronts whilst the UK, the host country, found itself back at the bottom
Eurovision 2023: What to expect from the grand final
13th May 2023

Eurovision 2023: What to expect from the grand final

Eurovision is back in the UK after 25 years, and we got to attend an exclusive press preview of the grand final – here’s what to expect!
Live Review: Oracle Sisters at YES Basement
12th May 2023

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
12th May 2023

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
Live review: Róisín Murphy celebrates Albert Hall’s 10th anniversary
12th May 2023

Live review: Róisín Murphy celebrates Albert Hall’s 10th anniversary

Róisín Murphy delivered an electric, two hour-long gig to celebrate Albert Hall’s 10th anniversary
Eurovision 2023: What to expect from semi-final 2
11th May 2023

Eurovision 2023: What to expect from semi-final 2

Eurovision is back in the UK after 25 years, and we got to attend an exclusive press preview of semi-final 2 – here’s what to expect!
Eurovision 2023: What to expect from semi-final 1
9th May 2023

Eurovision 2023: What to expect from semi-final 1

Eurovision is back in the UK after 25 years, and we got to attend an exclusive press preview of semi-final 1 – here’s what to expect!
Noel Gallagher: “Cosmetically, Manchester changes… but it forever stays the same”
9th May 2023

Noel Gallagher: “Cosmetically, Manchester changes… but it forever stays the same”

The Mancunion sit down with Noel Gallagher to talk about Manchester, his new album Council Skies, and his headline gig at Wythenshawe Park.
Album Review: The Lemon Twigs – Everything Harmony
5th May 2023

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.
La Clique swings into Depot Mayfield
5th May 2023

La Clique swings into Depot Mayfield

Underbelly is coming to Manchester for the very first time, with their acclaimed show La Clique taking up residency at Depot Mayfield

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Barn On The Farm: Everything you need to know about the UK’s most underrated festival 
4th May 2023

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
The Tiger Lillies are coming HOME from the cemetery
4th May 2023

The Tiger Lillies are coming HOME from the cemetery

The Tiger Lillies return to the UK with their new tour, From the Circus to the Cemetery
Preview: Saul Adamczewski on a solo return to Manchester’s Night and Day Cafe
3rd May 2023

Preview: Saul Adamczewski on a solo return to Manchester’s Night and Day Cafe

Saul Adamczewski, tortured genius of anarcho-rock group Fat White Family and the disparate pop act Inscure Men, returns to Manchester’s Night and Day Cafe, this time with an album all of his own. Introducing, ‘Adventures in Limbo’.
Sing It Back: Albert Hall marks its 10th anniversary with Róisín Murphy and others
1st May 2023

Sing It Back: Albert Hall marks its 10th anniversary with Róisín Murphy and others

Albert Hall is celebrating 10 years of stellar success with headlining concerts by Róisín Murphy and Osees, following performances by Mogwai and Peter Hook and the Light
Live review: Razorlight @ Albert Hall, Manchester
29th April 2023

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.
Palace Theatre Manchester invites you to dance
28th April 2023

Palace Theatre Manchester invites you to dance

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I returns to Manchester, this time playing the Palace Theatre, as part of its UK tour – starring Annalene Beechey and Darren Lee
Frantic, funky, forever fascinating: The Orielles live at Canvas
26th April 2023

Frantic, funky, forever fascinating: The Orielles live at Canvas

The Orielles bring their ever-changing soundscapes and grooves to Manchester in support of their latest record, ‘Tableau’…
Blur announce series of warm-up shows ahead of their first-ever Wembley Stadium dates
25th April 2023

Blur announce series of warm-up shows ahead of their first-ever Wembley Stadium dates

Blur will visit four locations across the UK on their warm up tour ahead of two huge shows at Wembley Stadium; find out more here.
The Beatles’ debut album isn’t one of their best, but could it be?
21st April 2023

The Beatles’ debut album isn’t one of their best, but could it be?

As the Fab Four’s debut turns 60, Jake Rowley proposes an alternative ‘Please Please Me’ comprising the best of their early material.
Let yourself ‘Be Opened By The Wonderful’: We ‘Sit Down’ with James’ Jim Glennie
21st April 2023

Let yourself ‘Be Opened By The Wonderful’: We ‘Sit Down’ with James’ Jim Glennie

In conversation with Jim Glennie, the bassist of James, to discuss their brand new Orchestral album and upcoming UK tour.