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Wunderhorse at Manchester Academy: Watching a man go insane for 90 minutes

Wunderhorse at Manchester Academy: Watching a man go insane for 90 minutes

Touring after the release of their sophomore album Midas, emerging indie sensation Wunderhorse take their live show to Manchester Academy
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Zara Larsson live in Manchester: Bringing ‘VENUS’ to Manchester’s Academy

Zara Larsson live in Manchester: Bringing ‘VENUS’ to Manchester’s Academy

Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson returns to Manchester to headline the Academy after the release of her newest LP, ‘Venus’
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Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes live in Manchester: An ecstatic night of rock with the ‘Man of The Hour’

Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes live in Manchester: An ecstatic night of rock with the ‘Man of The Hour’

Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes return to Manchester Academy after two years, bringing a night of moshpits and mayhem
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The Vaccines live at Manchester Academy

The Vaccines live at Manchester Academy

The Vaccines return to Manchester Academy to perform an electrifying set of both old and new material
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The Front Bottoms live in Manchester: A night of emotional alt-rock excellence

The Front Bottoms live in Manchester: A night of emotional alt-rock excellence

The New Jersey two piece returned to Manchester after five years to play a setlist packed full of cult classics
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Scouting for Girls live in Manchester: A teenage dream revived

Scouting for Girls live in Manchester: A teenage dream revived

Mixing the old with the new, Scouting For Girls charted their development from an unassuming group of friends to 2000s indie sensation
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Ellie Goulding live at Manchester Academy: Taking the crowd Higher Than Heaven

Ellie Goulding live at Manchester Academy: Taking the crowd Higher Than Heaven

Ellie Goulding entertained fans with a selection of both old and new tracks at Manchester’s Academy One
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John Power live in Manchester: A breathless solo set from the Cast frontman

John Power live in Manchester: A breathless solo set from the Cast frontman

British music legend John Power demonstrated his skill and experience at Academy 3 in a blistering solo set spanning his entire career
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King Krule live in Manchester: “And hate runs through my blood”

King Krule live in Manchester: “And hate runs through my blood”

King Krule stomped his way through a career-spanning set at a sold-out Manchester Academy
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Review: Benji Reid’s – Find Your Eyes

Review: Benji Reid’s – Find Your Eyes

Benji Reid combines photography and choreography in a thrilling, chilling and unique piece of artistic theatre at Manchester’s International Festival 2023
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The Goo Goo Dolls Live: Unforgettable smash-hits

The Goo Goo Dolls Live: Unforgettable smash-hits

New York rockers the Goo Goo Dolls delivered an energetic performance in Manchester, their first in three years.
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Tom Walker: Shining the ‘Light’ in Manchester

Tom Walker: Shining the ‘Light’ in Manchester

Tom Walker and his band bring a powerhouse show to Manchester Academy
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Live review: FKJ at Manchester Academy 1

Live review: FKJ at Manchester Academy 1

FKJ returns to Manchester Academy 1 for his 2023 UK and EU Tour bringing 90 minutes of New French House and sensational sax
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Live review: Belinda Carlisle at Manchester Academy

Live review: Belinda Carlisle at Manchester Academy

Belinda Carlisle turned Manchester Academy into Heaven with an electrifying setlist made up of nonstop hits – supported by The Christians
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YESSIE: In conversation with Jessie Reyez

YESSIE: In conversation with Jessie Reyez

Ahead of her gig at Manchester Academy, Jessie Reyez talks to The Mancunion about her sudden breakthrough, writing hit songs for other artists, and Latin representation
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Live review: Pierce the Veil at Manchester Academy

Live review: Pierce the Veil at Manchester Academy

Pierce the Veil make a triumphant return to Manchester in typically electrifying style
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Live review: James Bay at Manchester Academy

Live review: James Bay at Manchester Academy

Despite illness, James Bay plays a show-stopping set to a sold-out Manchester Academy
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In conversation with Syd Minsky-Sargeant of Working Men’s Club

In conversation with Syd Minsky-Sargeant of Working Men’s Club

We sit down with the band’s frontman to discuss their latest album and upcoming show at Manchester Academy
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DMA’s return to Manchester, and it is like they never left

DMA’s return to Manchester, and it is like they never left

New South Wales’ DMA’s hit Manchester Academy on their three-date mini tour of the UK
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“If anybody ever asks us, let’s tell them we met in Manchester”: Frank Turner inspires at the Academy

“If anybody ever asks us, let’s tell them we met in Manchester”: Frank Turner inspires at the Academy

Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls stop off for show 2700 in Manchester, with support from Pet Needs and more
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