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Live review: Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Live review: Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

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Audra McDonald, the most decorated star in Broadway history, graced audiences at the London Palladium for a rare UK appearance
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Live review: The Amazons at Manchester Academy

Live review: The Amazons at Manchester Academy

The Amazons embarked on their first tour since lockdown, debuting new material and sprinkling in some old favourites
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Live review: Alvvays make a glittering comeback at Gorilla

Live review: Alvvays make a glittering comeback at Gorilla

The Mancunion heads to Gorilla to see cult dreampop favourites Alvvays play much-anticipated new music
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Live Review: VUKOVI at Academy 3

Live Review: VUKOVI at Academy 3

VUKOVI embark on a headline tour to celebrate the release of their third album ‘NULA’
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An early finish leaves The Lemonheads’ fans sour

An early finish leaves The Lemonheads’ fans sour

The Lemonheads left fans feeling sour after an early exit at their Manchester show
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Live Review: Kim Wilde at Bridgewater Hall

Live Review: Kim Wilde at Bridgewater Hall

Legendary singer Kim Wilde’s The Greatest Hits Tour played at Bridgewater Hall – where she was joined by China Crisis.
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Beth Orton Charms at the AO Arena

Beth Orton Charms at the AO Arena

Owen Scott reviews Beth Orton’s set, as she opened for Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill anniversary tour at the AO Arena.
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My Chemical Romance are back! (And playing in Warrington?)

My Chemical Romance are back! (And playing in Warrington?)

Maddy Oxley reviews My Chemical Romance’s comeback gig in the bizarre location of Warrington!
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The Snuts are leading the revolution to “Burn the Empire”, starting in Manchester Academy

The Snuts are leading the revolution to “Burn the Empire”, starting in Manchester Academy

Serena Jemmet follows up her single review and interview with a review of The Snuts’ sold-out Manchester Academy gig!
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Gig Review: Making (Strange) Waves

Gig Review: Making (Strange) Waves

‘Strange Waves’ saw bands such as Dry Cleaning, Sunflower Bean and W. H. LUNG take to the stage at the O2 Ritz for an exciting night of music and good vibes
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Bastille Live: A-O, A-O at the AO Arena

Bastille Live: A-O, A-O at the AO Arena

Even if you only know Bastille from their hit ‘Pompeii’, their new tour would make you dance like never before.
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Live Review: The Psychedelic Furs at Manchester Academy 2

Live Review: The Psychedelic Furs at Manchester Academy 2

A review of The Psychedelic Furs’ show at Manchester Academy 2 by Jessica Bagley.
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Boston Manor Live Review: A little less talk, a little more action please

Boston Manor Live Review: A little less talk, a little more action please

Features Editor Serafina Kenny gives an unfortunately scathing review of Boston Manor’s recent gig at Manchester Academy 2
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Review: DELIGHTful evening at Deaf Institute

Review: DELIGHTful evening at Deaf Institute

Serena reviews Delights’ gig at the Deaf Institute, an evening filled with groovy tunes and groovy moves.
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Live Review: Melt Banana at Gorilla

Live Review: Melt Banana at Gorilla

Melt Banana’s gig at Gorilla was both intense and awe-inspiring, writes Blake Crompton
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Live Review: City Calm Down at Soup Kitchen

Live Review: City Calm Down at Soup Kitchen

James Carroll gives his verdict on the atmospheric Australian synth-pop group City Calm Down and reviews their most recent performance at Manchester’s Soup Kitchen
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In Conversation with Peach Fuzz

In Conversation with Peach Fuzz

Elena Bradley catches up with upcoming Peach Fuzz who are freshly picked and buzzing with promise as their tour with The Vryll Society ends on a high.
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Q and A: Tom Zanetti

Q and A: Tom Zanetti

Tom Zanetti answered some quick-fire questions ahead of his show at the O2 Ritz
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Live Review: Tramlines Festival 2018

Live Review: Tramlines Festival 2018

Contributor Georgina Davidson reports from Tramlines 2018, giving us the lowdown on music offerings and the reasoning behind the event’s message to “Be More Nulty”
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Live: Sophie Ellis-Bextor

While the dancefloor thankfully stays murder-less, Sophie Ellis-Bextor still takes care not to kill the groove, writes Lewis Thomas-Hargreaves
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