Boomtown Fair 2026 was the festival’s biggest iteration yet as it successfully diversified and grew into new genres while still keeping a space for its bass music roots

The London alt-rock sensation returns with a sixth album that sees her trying out a new nineties-inspired direction, but falls frustratingly short

Ricky Gervais’ latest sitcom may prove that becoming an unc is inevitable – but there’s still life in this old cat yet

Sea beasts and silly attempts at a high concept leave The Last House feeling like a messy, overdue dud that misunderstands its own strength

“If you’re fond of sand dunes and salty air / Quaint little villages here and there […] If you like the taste of a lobster stew / Served by a window with an ocean view / You’re sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod” – Patti Page, ‘Old Cape Cod’

The legendary electro-punk group return to a rainy Manchester for their third performance in under two years

The BRIT School alumna re-takes the reins of her narrative across two stunning nights in Manchester

Slam Dunk Festival delivers a brilliant twentieth year at Temple Newsam in Leeds after developing an extensive history in the city

The beloved DIY alternative pop star performs to a crowd of 3500 in Manchester

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

The festival returns with its third annual presentation of some of the best upcoming acts from across the country

The Manchester band thrill a sold-out crowd with tracks from their debut EP

Mike Skinner and co perform the seminal sophomore album live in its entirety

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

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

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

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

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