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Lucia & The Best Boys live in Manchester: A “euphoric” debut Manchester headline at the Pink Room

Lucia & The Best Boys live in Manchester: A “euphoric” debut Manchester headline at the Pink Room

Lucia & The Best Boys took to the stage at the Pink Room in YES for their debut headline gig in Manchester, showcasing their power as five musicians who perform a truly five-star show
John Cale emerges from the velvet underground at the Albert Hall

John Cale emerges from the velvet underground at the Albert Hall

John Cale OBE is playing just three shows this summer, with one of them taking place at the Albert Hall in Manchester
Swans fly into Albert Hall

Swans fly into Albert Hall

American experimental rock band Swans are heading on a European tour, with a stop at the Albert Hall in Manchester.
2000 Trees Festival 2023: A perfect weekend of the best in rock

2000 Trees Festival 2023: A perfect weekend of the best in rock

2000 Trees festival returned to Upcote farm in July for the very best in rock and alternative music.
Lytham Festival 2023: Lionel Richie, Def Leppard and lots more

Lytham Festival 2023: Lionel Richie, Def Leppard and lots more

Lytham Festival 2023 is headlined by Jamiroquai, George Ezra, Sting, Lionel Richie, and Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe, with special guests including Blondie, Gabrielle and Kim Wilde
Hot Mulligan bring a night of cathartic emo to Manchester!

Hot Mulligan bring a night of cathartic emo to Manchester!

Hot mulligan stop off in Manchester on their first UK headline tour, treating a few hundred lucky gig-goers to a night of cathartic emo angst, perfect for screaming at the top of your lungs
The Tiger Lillies are coming HOME from the cemetery

The Tiger Lillies are coming HOME from the cemetery

The Tiger Lillies return to the UK with their new tour, From the Circus to the Cemetery
The Beatles’ debut album isn’t one of their best, but could it be?

The Beatles’ debut album isn’t one of their best, but could it be?

As the Fab Four’s debut turns 60, Jake Rowley proposes an alternative ‘Please Please Me’ comprising the best of their early material.
Let yourself ‘Be Opened By The Wonderful’: We ‘Sit Down’ with James’ Jim Glennie

Let yourself ‘Be Opened By The Wonderful’: We ‘Sit Down’ with James’ Jim Glennie

In conversation with Jim Glennie, the bassist of James, to discuss their brand new Orchestral album and upcoming UK tour.
Album review: Enter Shikari – A Kiss For The Whole World

Album review: Enter Shikari – A Kiss For The Whole World

Enter Shikari’s seventh studio album is a jubilant triumph
Live review: Enter Shikari at New Century Hall

Live review: Enter Shikari at New Century Hall

Enter Shikari gear up for their newest album release at the final Manchester show of their residency tour
2000 Trees festival 2023: Everything you need to know

2000 Trees festival 2023: Everything you need to know

2000 Trees festival promises an amazing weekend of rock and alternative music. Here is everything you need to know about the festival and who to check out once you’re there!
Live review: Fall Out Boy at Band on the Wall

Live review: Fall Out Boy at Band on the Wall

Fall Out Boy play a special intimate warm-up show at Manchester’s Band on the Wall, making for a night we’ll remember for centuries
Enter Shikari talk new album A Kiss for the Whole World and sold-out intimate residency tour

Enter Shikari talk new album A Kiss for the Whole World and sold-out intimate residency tour

Enter Shikari chat about Airbnbs, setlists and residencies backstage at Manchester’s New Century Hall
Review: Rock of Ages

Review: Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages’ press night at Manchester Opera House was plagued by technical difficulties and saved by an understudy
Live review: Suzanne Vega at Bridgewater Hall

Live review: Suzanne Vega at Bridgewater Hall

Suzanne Vega visited Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall for An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories – contrasting her sombre songs with hilarious stories
Live review: Belinda Carlisle at Manchester Academy

Live review: Belinda Carlisle at Manchester Academy

Belinda Carlisle turned Manchester Academy into Heaven with an electrifying setlist made up of nonstop hits – supported by The Christians
Reverend and the Makers Live Review: The ‘Heavyweight Champion of the World’ of Indie Rock?

Reverend and the Makers Live Review: The ‘Heavyweight Champion of the World’ of Indie Rock?

The Mancunion reviews ‘Reverend and the Makers’ live at Manchester Academy ahead of their upcoming album Heatwave In the Cold North
Reverend and the Makers Gig Preview

Reverend and the Makers Gig Preview

Reverend and the Makers stop off at Manchester Academy; it’s not to be missed
Pierce The Veil are back! ‘The Jaws Of Life’ Album Review

Pierce The Veil are back! ‘The Jaws Of Life’ Album Review

Pierce The Veil return with ‘The Jaws of Life’, their first album in almost seven years and a new direction from what fans are used to