Rina Sawayama visited Manchester Academy as part of her Hold the Girl Tour – and she took her audience to Hell

Glaswegian indie-rockers Franz Ferdinand bring their Hits to the Head Tour to Manchester.

Audra McDonald, the most decorated star in Broadway history, graced audiences at the London Palladium for a rare UK appearance

The Amazons embarked on their first tour since lockdown, debuting new material and sprinkling in some old favourites

The Mancunion heads to Gorilla to see cult dreampop favourites Alvvays play much-anticipated new music

VUKOVI embark on a headline tour to celebrate the release of their third album ‘NULA’

Legendary singer Kim Wilde’s The Greatest Hits Tour played at Bridgewater Hall – where she was joined by China Crisis.

The Mancunion reviews Giants of Soul, with sets from Tunde Baiyewu, Deniece Williams, Gwen Dickey, Alexander O’Neal, Jaki Graham, Janet Kay and Candace Woodson

Millie Sheppard reviews MVSON World, MVSON Collective’s large-scale day festival at Arley Hall.

Hannah Stewart reviews an epic set from emo legends Jimmy Eat World at their sold out Mannchester show.

Will Waterhouse reviews Sam Fender’s epic Castlefield Bowl set – a tour-de-force of rock n roll.

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.

Millie Sheppard reviews a riveting set from Manchester Cathedral’s resident DJ John Digweed.

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.

Kevin Thomas reviews Horsegirl’s enthralling show at YES Manchester

Sterling Press return home to London with an unforgettable night at the Sebright Arms! Deputy Music Editor Serena Jemmett reviews their highly anticipated gig.

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Macy Gray and the California Jet Club at Albert Hall

Elilee Arulkumar talks to Catbandcat on influences, improvisation, and the difficult task of finding a genre to label themselves with.

Matt Loreti reviews a night of experimental chaos from Rodney at The Peer Hat featuring births, sex friends, and audience participation.

Head Music Editor Sarah Taylor reviews an exceptional set from Lorde at Victoria Warehouse.