Boomtown returns for its fifth chapter this August with its “Radical Redesign” is looking more ambitious than ever

The festival returns to Little John’s Farm with one of its strongest line-ups in years

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?

The jazz artist discusses his solo venture and the future of UK Jazz on the eve of the release of his debut album

Two events of the day – obscure, bizarre music and the films of Jörg Buttgereit with Headpress founder David Kerekes

Promoters and artists discuss Manchester’s underground noise scene

The internet sensation performs to a sold-out crowd at one of Manchester’s biggest venues

The Manchester-and-London-based DJ and promoter discusses her multitude of roles and influences

The indie-folk masters celebrate their latest album and preview new material at the first of two sold-out nights

New Century Hall becomes a dancefloor as Fcukers return to Manchester

Boards of Canada build on their distinctively ominous formula with their latest release

The proceeds from the artist’s latest single are due to be donated to LGBTQ+ led charity The Intercom Trust

The iconic band return to Manchester with an unpredictably brilliant live show

The London six-piece discuss their debut album as they prepare for its release and a headline UK tour

The Scandinavian duo bring ‘Big city life’ to Gorilla in a heartbreaking but healing live show

The promising indie-folk duo bring their headline tour to Manchester

The festival is due to return to its long-time home at Heaton Park for another weekend of dance music

The Grammy winner brings a show-stopping performance to Co-Op Live in celebration of her new album

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

The beloved festival offers an eclectic and diverse range of performances as it returns for another edition