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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
Live Review: Macy Gray and the California Jet Club at Albert Hall

Live Review: Macy Gray and the California Jet Club at Albert Hall

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Macy Gray and the California Jet Club at Albert Hall
Live Review: Sophie Ellis-Bextor at Bridgewater Hall

Live Review: Sophie Ellis-Bextor at Bridgewater Hall

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Sophie Ellis-Bextor at Bridgewater Hall
Live Review: Mel C at O2 Ritz

Live Review: Mel C at O2 Ritz

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Mel C, aka Sporty Spice, at O2 Ritz Manchester
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.
Catch Since September in Manchester this September

Catch Since September in Manchester this September

Little Mix The Search winners Since September are embarking on a solo tour, which includes a date at Manchester’s Deaf Institute – ahead of their arena tour with Little Mix
Don’t miss the Melanie Martinez livestream show tonight

Don’t miss the Melanie Martinez livestream show tonight

Melanie Martinez is following her K-12 Tour – which played Manchester in 2019 – with a worldwide livestream, titled ‘Can’t Wait Till I’m Out of K-12’
Down by the River Thames with Liam Gallagher

Down by the River Thames with Liam Gallagher

Ella Broadbent reviews Liam Gallagher’s new virtual event ‘Down By The River Thames’