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Alica MacDonald's 'Finding Emily' provides an inventive spin on the rom-com for a modern audience thanks to a strong sense of place – and UoM's campus
Insidious is back with nothing further to say, leaving in the wake of the Lamberts a 'fresh' start only aiming to parrot its ghastly blueprint
Oklou performs her first Manchester headline performance in support of her latest album
Wrexham pop-punk heroes deliver a show in celebration of the tenth anniversary of their debut album
Iconic film score composer Hans Zimmer performs a selection of his most recognisable suites at Co-Op Live
The genre-bending polymath performs an eclectic show in Manchester in support of her latest album
The Norwegian duo perform an enrapturing show in support of their latest album
The local icon showcases her shoegaze and grunge influences at a phenomenal show
Fcukers bring an electrifying and short but sweet live show to the Manchester venue
The Brighton-based punk duo return to Manchester for an electric show characterised by crowd interaction and biting social commentary
The Last Dinner Party bring an electrifying show to Aviva Studios in support of recent album ‘From The Pyre’
Modern house pioneer, Barry Can’t Swim, headlines a huge Manchester show with a live performance and DJ set
Loyle Carner proves himself to be one of the most important voices in the conscious hip-hop scene of today
The singer-songwriter performs a show beset by technical difficulties but affirming her importance
Emerging Manchester band Bleach showcase their various influences and capabilities at Aatma
Multi-instrumentalist talent Dev Hynes returns to the stage after a six-year hiatus
Softcult perform another loud yet equally tender show in Manchester
Shoegaze pioneers return to Manchester during their first tour in ten years
Transatlantic trio Sunday (1994) return to the stage and the city of Manchester in style
shame perform a predictably chaotic show to a crowd who did not need inciting
Irish post-punk titans Fontaines D.C. returned to Manchester last November for a three-night residency at Aviva Studios
Alt-pop megastar Lorde opens her ULTRASOUND with a mesmerising show spanning her hits and new tracks
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