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Homie Does Shake: Fcukers live at Gorilla

Homie Does Shake: Fcukers live at Gorilla

Fcukers bring an electrifying and short but sweet live show to the Manchester venue
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Live review: Lambrini Girls criticise ‘God’s Country’ on their latest tour

Live review: Lambrini Girls criticise ‘God’s Country’ on their latest tour

The Brighton-based punk duo return to Manchester for an electric show characterised by crowd interaction and biting social commentary
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When prestige costs lives: the University’s choice to protect profits over ethics

When prestige costs lives: the University’s choice to protect profits over ethics

While students demand accountability, the University of Manchester shields its links to arms and military institutions, enabling Israel’s assault on Palestine.
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Live review: The Last Dinner Party prove they are nothing short of brilliant

Live review: The Last Dinner Party prove they are nothing short of brilliant

The Last Dinner Party bring an electrifying show to Aviva Studios in support of recent album ‘From The Pyre’
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Live review: Barry Can’t Swim brings Earth’s Only Paradise to The Warehouse Project

Live review: Barry Can’t Swim brings Earth’s Only Paradise to The Warehouse Project

Modern house pioneer, Barry Can’t Swim, headlines a huge Manchester show with a live performance and DJ set
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Loyle Carner at O2 Victoria Warehouse: The voice of a generation brings his new album to Manchester

Loyle Carner at O2 Victoria Warehouse: The voice of a generation brings his new album to Manchester

Loyle Carner proves himself to be one of the most important voices in the conscious hip-hop scene of today
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Live review: jasmine.4.t concludes her worldwide tour at Gorilla

Live review: jasmine.4.t concludes her worldwide tour at Gorilla

The singer-songwriter performs a show beset by technical difficulties but affirming her importance
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Live review: Bleach conquer their third-ever gig at Aatma

Live review: Bleach conquer their third-ever gig at Aatma

Emerging Manchester band Bleach showcase their various influences and capabilities at Aatma
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Live review: Blood Orange at O2 Victoria Warehouse

Live review: Blood Orange at O2 Victoria Warehouse

Multi-instrumentalist talent Dev Hynes returns to the stage after a six-year hiatus
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Live review: Canadian riot grrrl band Softcult return to Manchester

Live review: Canadian riot grrrl band Softcult return to Manchester

Softcult perform another loud yet equally tender show in Manchester
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Live review: my bloody valentine at Aviva Studios

Live review: my bloody valentine at Aviva Studios

Shoegaze pioneers return to Manchester during their first tour in ten years
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Live review: Sunday (1994) bring Sunday service to Manchester on a Thursday

Live review: Sunday (1994) bring Sunday service to Manchester on a Thursday

Transatlantic trio Sunday (1994) return to the stage and the city of Manchester in style
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Live review: shame show off their entertaining and chaotic best at New Century

Live review: shame show off their entertaining and chaotic best at New Century

shame perform a predictably chaotic show to a crowd who did not need inciting
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Something about cotton: does the University adequately confront its relationship to slavery?

Something about cotton: does the University adequately confront its relationship to slavery?

The university has taken some steps to acknowledge its historical ties to slavery – but is this enough?
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One year ago: Fontaines D.C. prove ‘Romance’ isn’t dead at Aviva Studios

One year ago: Fontaines D.C. prove ‘Romance’ isn’t dead at Aviva Studios

Irish post-punk titans Fontaines D.C. returned to Manchester last November for a three-night residency at Aviva Studios
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A new study spot with good food? House of Social has it all

A new study spot with good food? House of Social has it all

We spent the day at House of Social: could their great food, gorgeous interiors, and reliable Wi-Fi make it Manchester’s ultimate student hangout?
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Greater Manchester public transport workers continue strike

Greater Manchester public transport workers continue strike

Strike action follows demands for a real-terms pay increase, after workers reject offer of 3.2%
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Manchester Christmas Markets Open Across the City

Manchester Christmas Markets Open Across the City

Manchester’s Christmas markets opened on Friday November 7 and will run until Monday December 22 across the city centre
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Live review: Lorde’s ULTRASOUND tour comes to Manchester

Live review: Lorde’s ULTRASOUND tour comes to Manchester

Alt-pop megastar Lorde opens her ULTRASOUND with a mesmerising show spanning her hits and new tracks
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Venue spotlight: In conversation with site manager Max Knibb on the ongoings of Albert Hall

Venue spotlight: In conversation with site manager Max Knibb on the ongoings of Albert Hall

Max Knibb speaks about the inner workings and future plans of beloved Manchester venue Albert Hall
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