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Preview: The Wedding Present at the O2 Ritz

Preview: The Wedding Present at the O2 Ritz

‘The Wedding Present’ return to Manchester, to perform their brand new project ’24 songs’.
Live review: Sleeping With Sirens at O2 Ritz Manchester

Live review: Sleeping With Sirens at O2 Ritz Manchester

Sleeping With Sirens bring their CTRL + ALT + DEL tour to a sold-out O2 Ritz in Manchester
Review: Party Like Gatsby presents Soirée Royale

Review: Party Like Gatsby presents Soirée Royale

Party Like Gatsby returned to the O2 Ritz after three trying years, and it was well worth the wait
“Uncompromising and unapologetic”: The Brian Jonestown Massacre take over Manchester’s O2 Ritz

“Uncompromising and unapologetic”: The Brian Jonestown Massacre take over Manchester’s O2 Ritz

To promote their 20th studio album The Future is Your Past, The Brian Jonestown Massacre bring their unique brand of chaos to the O2 Ritz
Party Like Gatsby will see the O2 Ritz turned into a 1920s speakeasy

Party Like Gatsby will see the O2 Ritz turned into a 1920s speakeasy

Party Like Gatsby returns to O2 Ritz after three long years with Soirée Royale – its biggest party yet!
The Brian Jonestown Massacre return to Manchester

The Brian Jonestown Massacre return to Manchester

Just over 30 years after the release of their first single, The Brian Jonestown Massacre prepare for the release of their 20th studio album, The Future is Your Past
Live Review: Mel C at O2 Ritz

Live Review: Mel C at O2 Ritz

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Mel C, aka Sporty Spice, at O2 Ritz Manchester
Melt! Kelly Lee Owens, Live at the Ritz

Melt! Kelly Lee Owens, Live at the Ritz

Kelly Lee Owens offers an evening of renewal at Manchester’s O2 Ritz
Live Review: Shame – the pioneers of a new post-punk wave?

Live Review: Shame – the pioneers of a new post-punk wave?

Emily Johnston reviews a riveting and riotous night at Manchester’s O2 Ritz, courtesy of post-punkers shame.
King No-One enchant the O2 Ritz

King No-One enchant the O2 Ritz

The alternative-indie rock band King No-One took Manchester by storm for their final show of the tour.
Preview: Party Like Gatsby

Preview: Party Like Gatsby

Party Like Gatsby is an immersive party coming to Manchester’s O2 Ritz for one night only
Live Review: Fontaines DC at O2 Ritz

Live Review: Fontaines DC at O2 Ritz

After winning the title of the best album of the year, Fontaines DC’s gig at O2 Ritz fell far short of expectations, writes Bella Fleming
In conversation with John Newman

In conversation with John Newman

Reece Ritchie sat down with pop star John Newman before his explosive set at the O2 Ritz, asking him about his new EP ‘Animal’, potential future collaborations and his latest tour
Live Review: The Psychedelic Furs at O2 Ritz

Live Review: The Psychedelic Furs at O2 Ritz

The Psychedelic Furs, British post-punk legends, set O2 Ritz alight on Tuesday night, in all the right ways – only the audience didn’t get the memo
Live Review: Lizzo

Live Review: Lizzo

Photographer and contributor Olivia Blinn reviews Lizzo’s highly anticipated, sold-out show at Manchester’s O2 Ritz
Live Review: slowthai

Live Review: slowthai

Up-and-coming UK rapper slowthai takes Manchester’s O2 Ritz by storm leaving fans yearning for more
In Conversation with Drenge

In Conversation with Drenge

Jack Melvin chats to Drenge about their return to touring hot off the back of their latest full-length release ‘Strange Creatures’ and gives his take on their O2 Ritz headline show
Live Review: Arctic Monkeys – Performed Live By A 10-Piece Brass Band

Live Review: Arctic Monkeys – Performed Live By A 10-Piece Brass Band

Brass ensemble Old Dirty Brasstards cover Arctic Monkeys’ iconic debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, and do it pretty well.
Preview: Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)

Preview: Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)

The O2 Ritz will host renowned rapper Yasiin Bey to perform, in full, his acclaimed album ‘The Ecstatic’ writes Ashwin Tharoor
Live Review: Mabel

Live Review: Mabel

Mabel and Ruel marked their introduction to the world of pop with both confidence and poise, in the words of Kavindra Huggins