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Green Man 2026: Highlights from this year’s line-up

Green Man 2026: Highlights from this year’s line-up

The festival is due to return to its home at Bannau Brycheiniog in July
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Preview: Boomtown Festival 2026

Preview: Boomtown Festival 2026

Boomtown returns for its fifth chapter this August with its “Radical Redesign” is looking more ambitious than ever
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Preview: Reading Festival 2026

Preview: Reading Festival 2026

The festival returns to Little John’s Farm with one of its strongest line-ups in years
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‘Music, Fashion, Film’: The most misunderstood album of 2026?

‘Music, Fashion, Film’: The most misunderstood album of 2026?

Charli xcx’s latest album divided critics and fans upon its release, but what if the real problem is that listeners aren’t looking deep enough?
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‘Now’s The Time’: Jon Onabowu on going solo and the future of jazz in the UK

‘Now’s The Time’: Jon Onabowu on going solo and the future of jazz in the UK

The jazz artist discusses his solo venture and the future of UK Jazz on the eve of the release of his debut album
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Music from the Margins & Sex Murder Art: Headpress’ 35th anniversary extravaganza

Music from the Margins & Sex Murder Art: Headpress’ 35th anniversary extravaganza

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Two events of the day – obscure, bizarre music and the films of Jörg Buttgereit with Headpress founder David Kerekes
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“If a horror film was a DJ set”: Bad Revue and Inventing the Plow on Manchester’s underground noise scene

“If a horror film was a DJ set”: Bad Revue and Inventing the Plow on Manchester’s underground noise scene

Promoters and artists discuss Manchester’s underground noise scene
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Live review: An Evening With PinkPantheress

Live review: An Evening With PinkPantheress

The internet sensation performs to a sold-out crowd at one of Manchester’s biggest venues
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“You should have that community in the dance”: An interview with sez.

“You should have that community in the dance”: An interview with sez.

The Manchester-and-London-based DJ and promoter discusses her multitude of roles and influences
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Live review: Big Thief bring their ‘Incomprehensible’ live show to Aviva Studios

Live review: Big Thief bring their ‘Incomprehensible’ live show to Aviva Studios

The indie-folk masters celebrate their latest album and preview new material at the first of two sold-out nights
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Live review: Fcukers take to New Century Hall for their second sold-out Manchester show in six months

Live review: Fcukers take to New Century Hall for their second sold-out Manchester show in six months

New Century Hall becomes a dancefloor as Fcukers return to Manchester
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Album review: Boards of Canada return with ‘Inferno’

Album review: Boards of Canada return with ‘Inferno’

Boards of Canada build on their distinctively ominous formula with their latest release
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Interview: Daniel Land on shoegaze, survival, and growing up gay in rural England

Interview: Daniel Land on shoegaze, survival, and growing up gay in rural England

The proceeds from the artist’s latest single are due to be donated to LGBTQ+ led charity The Intercom Trust
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Live review: Pixies celebrate their fortieth anniversary at Aviva Studios

Live review: Pixies celebrate their fortieth anniversary at Aviva Studios

The iconic band return to Manchester with an unpredictably brilliant live show
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Man/Woman/Chainsaw interview: “Friendship is an art form”

Man/Woman/Chainsaw interview: “Friendship is an art form”

The London six-piece discuss their debut album as they prepare for its release and a headline UK tour
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Live review: Gorilla left spellbound by Smerz

Live review: Gorilla left spellbound by Smerz

The Scandinavian duo bring ‘Big city life’ to Gorilla in a heartbreaking but healing live show
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Live review: Esme Emerson and Quiet Houses at Deaf Institute

Live review: Esme Emerson and Quiet Houses at Deaf Institute

The promising indie-folk duo bring their headline tour to Manchester
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Preview: Parklife Festival 2026

Preview: Parklife Festival 2026

The festival is due to return to its long-time home at Heaton Park for another weekend of dance music
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Live review: Olivia Dean brings ‘The Art of Loving’ to Manchester

Live review: Olivia Dean brings ‘The Art of Loving’ to Manchester

The Grammy winner brings a show-stopping performance to Co-Op Live in celebration of her new album
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Live review: Balu Brigada turn Academy 2 into a portal of indie-pop euphoria

Live review: Balu Brigada turn Academy 2 into a portal of indie-pop euphoria

The Kiwi brothers return to Manchester for their first headline show, bringing an evening of genre-blurring ambition
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