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Samantha Barks is on her own at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Samantha Barks is on her own at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Samantha Barks will perform a solo concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane – where she stars in the cast of Frozen
Carrie Hope Fletcher is pulled back to The Lowry

Carrie Hope Fletcher is pulled back to The Lowry

Carrie Hope Fletcher is ‘pulled’ back to The Lowry as part of her first ever UK tour, An Open Book
Live review: Róisín Murphy celebrates Albert Hall’s 10th anniversary

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
Live review: Ariana DeBose did the thing at the London Palladium

Live review: Ariana DeBose did the thing at the London Palladium

Ariana DeBose played her first solo concert at the London Palladium – and yes, she did the thing!
Live review: Fall Out Boy at Band on the Wall

Live review: Fall Out Boy at Band on the Wall

Fall Out Boy play a special intimate warm-up show at Manchester’s Band on the Wall, making for a night we’ll remember for centuries
Live review: FKJ at Manchester Academy 1

Live review: FKJ at Manchester Academy 1

FKJ returns to Manchester Academy 1 for his 2023 UK and EU Tour bringing 90 minutes of New French House and sensational sax
Gig Review: The Social Club at The Lions Den, 17/02/23

Gig Review: The Social Club at The Lions Den, 17/02/23

The Social Club bring their passionate Britpop influence and innovation to The Lions Den
Reverend and the Makers Live Review: The ‘Heavyweight Champion of the World’ of Indie Rock?

Reverend and the Makers Live Review: The ‘Heavyweight Champion of the World’ of Indie Rock?

The Mancunion reviews ‘Reverend and the Makers’ live at Manchester Academy ahead of their upcoming album Heatwave In the Cold North
Reverend and the Makers Gig Preview

Reverend and the Makers Gig Preview

Reverend and the Makers stop off at Manchester Academy; it’s not to be missed
Live review: Aitch at Victoria Warehouse

Live review: Aitch at Victoria Warehouse

Moston rapper Aitch brings his Close to Home tour close to home
Live review: Rina Sawayama at Manchester Academy

Live review: Rina Sawayama at Manchester Academy

Rina Sawayama visited Manchester Academy as part of her Hold the Girl Tour – and she took her audience to Hell
Review: The Greatest Love of All

Review: The Greatest Love of All

The Greatest Love of All, a tribute to Whitney Houston starring Belinda Davids, had everyone at The Lowry dancing with somebody
The Show Must Go On: In conversation with Leo Sayer

The Show Must Go On: In conversation with Leo Sayer

In anticipation of bringing his 50th anniversary tour to the Bridgewater Hall, Leo Sayer talks about the highs and lows of his career.
Live review: Franz Ferdinand – Hits to the Head Tour

Live review: Franz Ferdinand – Hits to the Head Tour

Glaswegian indie-rockers Franz Ferdinand bring their Hits to the Head Tour to Manchester.
Live review: Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Live review: Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Audra McDonald, the most decorated star in Broadway history, graced audiences at the London Palladium for a rare UK appearance
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.
Live Review: Diana Ross at Lytham Festival

Live Review: Diana Ross at Lytham Festival

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Diana Ross’ farewell UK Thank You Tour (again), which opened the first night of Lytham Festival, with special guest Jack Savoretti and support from Cassidy Janson.
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.
Live Review: Diana Ross at AO Arena

Live Review: Diana Ross at AO Arena

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews the Original Diva, Diana Ross, at AO Arena – where she played as part of her farewell UK Thank You Tour.
Sweets at XOYO – interview and gig review

Sweets at XOYO – interview and gig review

Serena interviews Sweets backstage at XOYO before he warms up the crowd for headliner NOISY

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