Elizabeth Gibson reviews Gabrielle Aplin in a unique setting: Manchester Cathedral

I left my heart in Blackpool Opera House

In a fiery display of funk and soul, Mr Jukes brought magic to Manchester Academy 2

Hannah Brierley is impressed by a passionate and explosive performance

Meg Roberts and Joel Boyce chat with ex-Tribes frontman, Johnny Lloyd ahead of his first Manchester headlining show as a solo artist

Poliça’s pensive and brooding music comes alive at the Ritz with a thrilling sense of urgency, writes Christian Hurry

An energetic, pitch-perfect performance is the perfect gift from the Danish singer to her enthralled audience, writes Tara Bharadia

Death Grips performed as well as could be expected, leaving the crowd exhausted but satisfied

Polica are coming to Manchester and are bringing their inventive electronic, indie sound with them. Christian Hurry tells you why you should be there too

Paul Foot’s stand up makes for an uncomfortable watch with a few good moments

The Lambeth-based band continue to delight their coterie of committed followers with a high-octane night of bangers

Daft antics and shredded faces make Mutoid Man’s gig one to remember

The Mancunion met Azeem Ward as he continues on his sell-out UK university tour, and found out what life is like as an internet sensation, humble student, and Greatest Living Flautist on the Planet

The Strokes roll out the hits whilst Blur perform a career spanning spet

ALA.NI’s performance was relaxed yet stylised, showing her disciplined approach to music

You Me At Six and All Time Low provided some truly amazing moments at the Manchester Arena

Haim’s catchy yet unique brand of indie pop finds you hard-pressed not to be dancing