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The Dare live in Manchester: Indie-sleaze icon at risk of falling flat

The Dare live in Manchester: Indie-sleaze icon at risk of falling flat

The Dare returns to Manchester to perform a set filled with indie sleaze escapism, but is hindered by his own unbothered demeanour and a lack of true invention
Sam Fender stuns Co-op Live in a night of Geordie magic in Manchester.

Sam Fender stuns Co-op Live in a night of Geordie magic in Manchester.

On a cold Saturday night in the height of Storm Darragh, Sam Fender completed his run of two dates at Manchester’s Co-op live in an electric and emotional display. A short tram ride from the centre, climbing the stairs and moving over the bridge towards the venue, the Co-op live glistens in the cold air. […]
Big Society at Deaf Institute: A big success for the Manchester based support act Doad

Big Society at Deaf Institute: A big success for the Manchester based support act Doad

Indie rock band Big Society put on a brilliant performance at Deaf Institute with support from folk artist Doad
What became of the ‘Likely Lads’? The Libertines live at Albert Hall

What became of the ‘Likely Lads’? The Libertines live at Albert Hall

Returning to Manchester, the Libertines delivered as only they can, with a scrappy yet heartfelt set calling back to the indie sleaze era
Sports Team kick off their Boys These Days tour with an electric set at Club Academy

Sports Team kick off their Boys These Days tour with an electric set at Club Academy

Sports Team are once again in Manchester, this time turning the subterranean Club Academy into a sweatbox for die hard fans of their bourgeois rock
Stepping up or pricing out: Are gig tickets becoming too inaccessible for the average person?

Stepping up or pricing out: Are gig tickets becoming too inaccessible for the average person?

Over the past five years, a pastime once enjoyed by the general population, live music, has become more and more inaccessible – a once-in-a-blue-moon splurge as opposed to a consistently experienced hobby
Inside two of Manchester’s most iconic music venues: Gorilla and The Deaf Institute

Inside two of Manchester’s most iconic music venues: Gorilla and The Deaf Institute

Manchester boasts a host of incredible music venues. I spoke to staff at Gorilla and The Deaf Institute about the importance of grassroots venues
The Rat and Pigeon: the pub with a bit of everything

The Rat and Pigeon: the pub with a bit of everything

From the ashes of Manchester’s most infamous pub, rises The Rat and Pigeon, an independent pub that has a bit of everything
The Magic Gang live in Manchester: A magical farewell from the indie darlings

The Magic Gang live in Manchester: A magical farewell from the indie darlings

After announcing that they would be calling time on the band, Brighton indie darlings The Magic Gang bring an electrifying farewell set to Manchester’s New Century Hall
Has Covid killed live music?

Has Covid killed live music?

From excessive queuing and crowd arguments to throwing things on stage, it’s clear that concert etiquette is on the decline
Boogie on down to The Blues Kitchen’s all-new Friday happy hour

Boogie on down to The Blues Kitchen’s all-new Friday happy hour

£6 cocktails, free chicken wings and live music: The Blues Kitchen’s Friday happy hour is an offer you won’t be able to resist
Brief Encounter review: A charming, classic love story

Brief Encounter review: A charming, classic love story

Stellar performances, dreamy jazz and great dance sequences, it’s a story that will definitely warm your heart and keep you from the winter cold!
Suzi Quatro live in Manchester: The Queen of Rock ‘N Roll marks her 50-year reign

Suzi Quatro live in Manchester: The Queen of Rock ‘N Roll marks her 50-year reign

Suzi Quatro celebrated half a century since her chart-topping breakthrough single, ‘Can the Can’, with a career-spanning show that cemented her legacy as the Queen of Rock ‘N Roll
Jessie Ware live in Manchester: A Queer Jewish extravaganza

Jessie Ware live in Manchester: A Queer Jewish extravaganza

Jessie Ware transformed Victoria Warehouse into a discotheque with a theatrical concert in support of her acclaimed new record
Review: Freight Island – Payal’s Bombay Curry Club

Review: Freight Island – Payal’s Bombay Curry Club

Are you a curry lover? Why not head down to Escape to Freight Island’s latest all-you-can-eat curry buffet to enjoy a selection of delicious dishes
90s Baby POP returns to AO Arena this Halloween with a spooktacular lineup

90s Baby POP returns to AO Arena this Halloween with a spooktacular lineup

90s Baby POP returns to AO Arena with its best line-up yet, headlined by Blue and Peter Andre
Swans fly into Albert Hall

Swans fly into Albert Hall

American experimental rock band Swans are heading on a European tour, with a stop at the Albert Hall in Manchester.
The Chicks Live: Walking so others can run

The Chicks Live: Walking so others can run

Twenty years after facing perhaps the biggest blacklisting in music history, The (Dixie) Chicks have returned to the UK – and they are bigger, better, and badder than ever before.
Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard Live: A double bill of thrills

Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard Live: A double bill of thrills

Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard headlined the fifth and final day of Lytham Festival – and they went out with a bang!
Kelis Live: An eclectic night of nostalgia

Kelis Live: An eclectic night of nostalgia

Kelis put on an electrifying, nostalgic show at Albert Hall – over three years after the pandemic forced her to cancel her show there