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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’
Review: Elvis in Concert

Review: Elvis in Concert

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Elvis in Concert, which features the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Elvis’ TCB Band, Priscilla Presley, and Jerry Schilling
Live Review: Emeli Sandé at the O2 Apollo

Live Review: Emeli Sandé at the O2 Apollo

The pop singer’s warm show included all the songs that made her famous, Jay Darcy writes
Live Review: Girl Band at Academy 2

Live Review: Girl Band at Academy 2

Dylan James and Sam Dynes enjoy themselves as noise-rock implodes around them
Preview: The Struts at Manchester Academy

Preview: The Struts at Manchester Academy

Much acclaimed British glam-rock band The Struts headliner Manchester Academy on October 11, promising a gripping and fuelled live performance on the back of the US leg of their Young and Dangerous world tour
Live Review: Dermot Kennedy

Live Review: Dermot Kennedy

Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy brings driving beats, catchy hooks and poetic lyrics to a sold out show at Manchester’s Albert Hall
Live Review: CHVRCHES

Live Review: CHVRCHES

Scottish synth-pop trio CHVRCHES captivated the crowd with catchy hooks and impressive light design at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse.
Live Review: Slum Village

Live Review: Slum Village

Aaron Georgious reviews the legendary hip hop group Slum Village as they take to the stage of a sold-out Gorilla for a night of old school bangers.
Live Review: Pete Doherty & The Puta Madres

Live Review: Pete Doherty & The Puta Madres

A fresh and revived Pete Doherty takes to the stage with new music, dogs and a marriage proposal writes contributor Freya Thomson.
Live Review: Wolf Alice at Victoria Warehouse

Live Review: Wolf Alice at Victoria Warehouse

After a busy few months touring extensively with their Mercury Prize winning sophomore album, Wolf Alice set off for one final celebration at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse
Live Review: St. Paul and The Broken Bones

Live Review: St. Paul and The Broken Bones

Eight-piece ensemble St. Paul and The Broken Bones brings soulful tunes, big band musicianship and a timeless feel to Manchester’s Albert Hall
Live Review: Basement

Live Review: Basement

Self proclaimed ‘melodic hardcore punk’ band- Basement, performed an emotional sell-out show at Club Academy writes contributor Alex Wain.
Live Review: Dream Wife

Live Review: Dream Wife

London-based girl band Dream Wife transform a sold-out Gorilla into a convent of followers worshipping at the altar of riot grrrl punk and euphoric guitar riffs
Live Review: Superorganism

Live Review: Superorganism

Alex Wain takes a trip to the O2 Ritz to see psychedelic supergroup Superorganism, for a night of visual delights and dancing.
Live Review: Bakar

Live Review: Bakar

Latest pop sensation Bakar sends Jimmy’s Bar in to an electrified frenzy, writes contributor Luca Mariani