Channel 4’s compelling documentary series revisits pivotal moments in Britain’s fight against racism and fascism, drawing parallels to today’s ongoing struggles

In classic UMMTS fashion, the first full-length musical production of the year is one to remember

Synth-pop duo Magdalena Bay take over Manchester Academy, delivering an enchanting performance that left the audience spellbound

Following the release of his debut album, The Dare makes his Leeds debut, delivering his signature experimental electroclash to 350 of his most loyal fans

Netflix’s live boxing event, despite a strong undercard, culminated in one of the worst main events in the history of the sport

We interviewed the designers of the Black Creative Trailblazers fashion show to give you the detailed behind-the-scenes of up-and-coming creatives

In the age of overproduced celebrity interviews, Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date is a breath of fresh air and a must watch

The Co-op Live Arena hosts the return of WWE to Manchester for the first time since April 2023 and puts on a non-televised ‘house-show’

The Last Dinner Party return to Manchester as part of their Prelude to Ecstasy tour, showcasing their talent, aptitude and ability live

Joined by Radiohead’s Phillip Selway, the Mercury-nominated group delivered a cathartic spectacle and once again demonstrated why they are one of the UK’s most noteworthy acts   

Summer is for reading, and we did a lot of it! With the arrival of autumn, we looked back on the past few months and asked our team of editors what books they basked in along with the sunshine

Lynn Nottage’s gritty play about the interconnected lives of nine Americans, living and working in one of the poorest towns in Pennsylvania, had all of the potential and material: but, disappointingly, it just didn’t deliver what it should have

Dirty Hit’s newest prospect Been Stellar make their musical debut with the Dan Carey produced ‘Scream From New York, NY’

This month, Synagogue Scratch is returning to Manchester Jewish Museum. The series represents a unique opportunity to enjoy new, groundbreaking performances by Jewish artists, in the museum’s beautifully preserved 1874 Synagogue.

Robbie Beale was elected because of his work with GABS. But how good is his band’s music?

UMMTS once again fails to disappoint. Urinetown, despite its name, is a delight (GASP!)

Don’t let its mixed reviews sway you, Alex Garland’s latest directorial work is a striking, relentless masterpiece of speculative fiction

The abstract and the figurative collide in the thought-provoking first installation of Castlefield Gallery’s 40th Anniversary celebrations

This month, Factory International’s Aviva Studios welcomes renowned artist David Hoyle, in a three week residency spanning multiple art forms.

In an age where arthouse cinema has become middle-aged, Wong Kar-wai’s 90s classic still speaks to today’s youth