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The University of Manchester announces bicentenary festival plans

The University of Manchester announces bicentenary festival plans

The University of Manchester’s bicentenary is to be marked by the “Universally Manchester Festival,” showcasing student creativity and highlighting the past, present, and future of the University
Preview: Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme arrives at HOME Cinema

Preview: Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme arrives at HOME Cinema

The 20th edition of the JFTFP promises to bring the wonderful, varied world of Japanese cinema to Manchester. We chat with festival director Junko Takekawa as she discusses the unique films on the programme
Louder Than Words 2023: Celebration of music literature returns to Manchester

Louder Than Words 2023: Celebration of music literature returns to Manchester

In its 11th year, the music-themed literary festival proved to be a triumphant success with a star-studded line-up
Christmas begins here: Save the date for Manchester’s Vegan Christmas Festival

Christmas begins here: Save the date for Manchester’s Vegan Christmas Festival

The highly anticipated Vegan Christmas Festival makes its way to Manchester this November, and will be home to a variety of vendors and talks about sustainability
Preview: Manchester Animation Festival | MAF 2023

Preview: Manchester Animation Festival | MAF 2023

Manchester Animation Festival is back at HOME cinema with everything from the long-awaited Chicken Run sequel to Lego stop motion workshops
Preview: Leeds International Film Festival | LIFF 2023

Preview: Leeds International Film Festival | LIFF 2023

Manchester’s little brother in the North Leeds is home to one of the UK’s largest film festivals with its latest edition spanning over two weeks this November
Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard Live: A double bill of thrills

Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard Live: A double bill of thrills

Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard headlined the fifth and final day of Lytham Festival – and they went out with a bang!
Parklife Festival 2023: Listen you hear that?

Parklife Festival 2023: Listen you hear that?

Parklife review: The festival weekend’s success demonstrates the modern mantra of the ‘death of the genre’ and re-ignites the appetite for connection through live music.
Parklife 2023: What to expect from the dance, electronic, and drum and bass stages

Parklife 2023: What to expect from the dance, electronic, and drum and bass stages

The Mancunion gives a rundown on some of the drum and bass and dance stages for Parklife 2023
Festival Review: Dot to Dot 2023, Nottingham, 27/05/23

Festival Review: Dot to Dot 2023, Nottingham, 27/05/23

Dot To Dot festival returns to Nottingham city centre, boasting the likes of Lip Filler, Yard Act, and Alvvays.
Shubbak Festival comes to The Lowry for two Arabian Nights

Shubbak Festival comes to The Lowry for two Arabian Nights

Shubbak Festival, the UK’s largest celebration of contemporary Arab arts and cultures, expands beyond London with two touring shows visiting The Lowry
Lytham Festival 2023: Lionel Richie, Def Leppard and lots more

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

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
Preview: Parklife 2023

Preview: Parklife 2023

Parklife 2023 is back and soon on its way. Here is all the information you require before the weekend!
2000 Trees festival 2023: Everything you need to know

2000 Trees festival 2023: Everything you need to know

2000 Trees festival promises an amazing weekend of rock and alternative music. Here is everything you need to know about the festival and who to check out once you’re there!
Live review: Arlo Parks and The Big Moon entertain at BBC Radio 6 Music Festival

Live review: Arlo Parks and The Big Moon entertain at BBC Radio 6 Music Festival

After relocating to Manchester, BBC Radio 6 Music Festival closes on a high, with performances from Arlo Parks and The Big Moon
ABBA Voyage: As Good As New?

ABBA Voyage: As Good As New?

ABBA Voyage encapsulates the nostalgia of a band who have soundtracked many of our lives. But do holograms compare to the real thing?
Live review: 90s Baby POP at AO Arena

Live review: 90s Baby POP at AO Arena

90s Baby POP has been touring the UK but the main event took place at Manchester’s AO Arena – with 18 throwback artists that brought cheesy music, naughty moves and an abundance of nostalgia
Down the Rabbit Hole for Foreverland 2022

Down the Rabbit Hole for Foreverland 2022

The Alice in Wonderland themed rave arrives in Manchester this weekend as part of a UK tour
Leeds Festival 2022: Women rule most diverse line-up to date

Leeds Festival 2022: Women rule most diverse line-up to date

Leeds Festival invited six headliners: Arctic Monkeys, The 1975, Dave, Megan Thee Stallion, Halsey, and Bring Me The Horizon to perform to sold out crowds over the August bank holiday weekend.
All Points East 2022: Disclosure bring the dance party to London

All Points East 2022: Disclosure bring the dance party to London

The final weekend of All Points East brought out the sequins and glitter, resulting in a huge dance party in East London.