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Live review: Holly Humberstone welcomes Manchester into her ‘Cruel World’

Live review: Holly Humberstone welcomes Manchester into her ‘Cruel World’

Budding popstar brings a spellbinding show to New Century Hall to celebrate the release of her sophomore record
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The Prodigy at Co-Op Live: Music for all generations

The Prodigy at Co-Op Live: Music for all generations

Electro-punk legends bring an exhilarating live performance to Co-Op Live with support from Carl Cox
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Live review: magda(1999) bring a stellar line-up of upcoming bands to The Castle Hotel

Live review: magda(1999) bring a stellar line-up of upcoming bands to The Castle Hotel

The Brighton band pack out The Castle Hotel’s eighty-capacity performance space for a night of new music
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Live review: Jessie J returns with a Bang (Bang)

Live review: Jessie J returns with a Bang (Bang)

Jessie J brings an acoustic set to Albert Hall showing the power of her voice and the strength of her chat
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Live review: Sigrid always has more that she could say at Manchester Academy

Live review: Sigrid always has more that she could say at Manchester Academy

On an unremarkable Thursday night, Norwegian singer Sigrid took to Academy One and commanded the stage like she was no ‘stranger’ on the UK leg of her ‘There’s always more that I could say’ tour
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Live review: Searows’ magical sophomore album transfers Academy 2 onto open waters

Live review: Searows’ magical sophomore album transfers Academy 2 onto open waters

Searows returns to Manchester for a hattrick, making waves in his third performance at Academy 2
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STARSTRUCK! at Eagle Inn: The sonic revolution wears denim and sunglasses

STARSTRUCK! at Eagle Inn: The sonic revolution wears denim and sunglasses

STARSTRUCK! gives Salford a glimpse of the future in a showcase night of new musical talent
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Live review: Mietze Conte at YES Pink Room

Live review: Mietze Conte at YES Pink Room

Mietze Conte performs a live show in celebration of recent record ‘wufwufwuf’
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Live review: Harry Styles brings a One Night Only triumph to Co-Op Live

Live review: Harry Styles brings a One Night Only triumph to Co-Op Live

Manchester’s hometown hero Harry Styles performs a special One Night Only show in celebration of ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’
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Live review: bar italia show Academy 2 that ‘Some Like It Hot’

Live review: bar italia show Academy 2 that ‘Some Like It Hot’

bar italia return to Manchester with a career-spanning live set showcasing their versatility and proficiency
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BBC Radio 6 Music Festival: BBC Introducing presents TTSSFU, pyncher and Ellen Beth Abdi

BBC Radio 6 Music Festival: BBC Introducing presents TTSSFU, pyncher and Ellen Beth Abdi

BBC Introducing night at Band on the Wall features three of Greater Manchester’s most exciting up-and-comers
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No Band is an Island live review: One year anniversary triumphs at YES

No Band is an Island live review: One year anniversary triumphs at YES

Live music and activism go hand in hand with collective No Band is an Island and their first anniversary showcase with local legends Westside Cowboy triumphed – mostly
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BBC Radio 6 Music Festival: Mandy, Indiana and SILVERWINGKILLER take YES by storm

BBC Radio 6 Music Festival: Mandy, Indiana and SILVERWINGKILLER take YES by storm

BBC Radio 6 Music Festival returns with thrilling sets from Mandy, Indiana and SILVERWINGKILLER
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Live review: Laufey at Co-Op Live

Live review: Laufey at Co-Op Live

The Icelandic star displays her traditional jazz influences with an exciting special guest at Co-Op Live
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Wu-Tang Clan at Co-Op Live: About time for The Final Chamber

Wu-Tang Clan at Co-Op Live: About time for The Final Chamber

Wu-Tang Clan wave farewell to Manchester as part of The Final Chamber tour
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Henry Nicholls headlines Fuel: University of Manchester’s own one to watch

Henry Nicholls headlines Fuel: University of Manchester’s own one to watch

University of Manchester student Henry Nicholls performs his first ever headline show and opens up about his influences and songwriting
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Live review: Gorillaz take Manchester to the peak of ‘The Mountain’

Live review: Gorillaz take Manchester to the peak of ‘The Mountain’

The virtual band fronted by Damon Albarn bring a live show packed with hits and special guests
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Live review: Ninajirachi cultivates an atmosphere as electric as her soundscape

Live review: Ninajirachi cultivates an atmosphere as electric as her soundscape

Genre-bending artist on the front-lines of Australia’s underground EDM scene proves anything truly is possible with fingers, eyes, a mouse, and a screen
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Basement-shaking bangers: Cheetah and Aries at Kable

Basement-shaking bangers: Cheetah and Aries at Kable

Cheetah and Aries deliver a roaring night of jungle and drum-and-bass in the basement of Kable
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BRITs Week 2026: YES hosts Rossi. in support of War Child

BRITs Week 2026: YES hosts Rossi. in support of War Child

Breakthrough DJ Rossi. performs at YES for the 2026 edition of BRITs Week in what may well be his final intimate set in Manchester
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