From pub crawls to Freshers' events, drinking can feel unavoidable, and sobriety can feel isolating. Here's how to miss out on the hangovers, not the fun
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
New South Wales’ DMA’s hit Manchester Academy on their three-date mini tour of the UK
Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls stop off for show 2700 in Manchester, with support from Pet Needs and more
Rina Sawayama visited Manchester Academy as part of her Hold the Girl Tour – and she took her audience to Hell
The Amazons embarked on their first tour since lockdown, debuting new material and sprinkling in some old favourites
Indie favourites Maxïmo Park play a set of non-stop bangers at Manchester Academy, with support from Pip Blom
Mancunian rapper Aitch played an intimate album launch show, combining old favourites and new numbers for a sold out crowd.
Alex Cooper reviews Metronomy’s triumphant return to Manchester.
Film Editor Benjy Klauber-Griffiths reviews Stratagem with Alan Patridge at AO Arena
Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Denis Coleman and Since September at AO Arena, as part of Little Mix’s farewell Confetti Tour
Serena Jemmet follows up her single review and interview with a review of The Snuts’ sold-out Manchester Academy gig!
Alex Cooper reviews Thundercat’s unmissable set at Manchester Academy on his long anticipated ‘It Is What It Is’ tour.
Emily Johnston reviews an energised night at the Manchester Academy from Aussie punks The Chats.
Future Islands combine the perfect amount of emotional reminiscence and techno-beat movement to create a night of immersive sound and boogying.
Canadian rapper bbno$ played to a sold-out crowd at Manchester Academy on the last stop of his spring tour
Jessica Hamilton reviews Scooby Doo: The Panto at Manchester Academy 2
An explosive career-defining set from Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes at Manchester Academy
We take a deep dive into the plethora of venues available at the University of Manchester’s Students’ Union!
It’s rare to witness a band of only two albums grow to this size and majesty, and the result is a crowd who will roar at every opening drum pattern and bass riff.
The building will operate a one-way system
Gentlemen’s Dub Club played an outstanding show at Manchester Academy 2, writes Luisa Bax
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