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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
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard try their hand at a rave-style DJ set after releasing 27 studio albums
hard life debut new album material and triumph on their first headline tour since 2023
Sports Team bring their indie-rock and post-punk to Academy 2 for a night characterised by chaos and crowd interaction
The synth experimentalist performs to his captivated cult following at the most unassuming of Manchester’s Academy venues
The critically-adored alternative musician returns to Manchester with an uncompromising surge of artistic expression in support of his seventh studio album
Confidence Man make a triumphant return to Manchester with a curation of The Warehouse Project
NewDad open a tour in support of ‘Altar’ with a breathtaking show
The Psychedelic Furs make their return to Manchester with an atmospheric and mesmerising live show at Albert Hall
YHWH Nailgun bring their abrasive and experimental noise-rock to The White Hotel
Pale Waves make a triumphant return to their hometown with a selection of highlights from their varied catalogue
The queen of the deep south visited Manchester for a two-night residency at the O2 Apollo
Overmono make a return to The Warehouse Project with a stellar line-up combining renowned names with new talent
Cate Le Bon shines the spotlight on latest album ‘Michelangelo Dying’ at a mostly-transfixing Manchester gig
The Southampton quintet return to Manchester with a fun-filled show displaying impressive instrumentation and biting but comedic cynicism
Synth-wave masters The Midnight deliver an outstanding show at Sheffield’s Octagon Centre
Pop icon Katy Perry brings The Lifetimes Tour to Manchester’s AO Arena for one night only
Discover what amazing literary events are on at Manchester Literature Festival.
FLO delight fans and establish themselves as the UK’s best current girl group with a stellar show at Manchester Academy
JoJo Siwa performs to fans of all ages at O2 Ritz Manchester but remains haunted by the online mockery surrounding her name
Sammy Virji’s return to The Warehouse Project with a self-curated lineup proves to be both busy and triumphant
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