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Yard Act live in Manchester: An unforgettably ace headline at the O2 Apollo

Yard Act live in Manchester: An unforgettably ace headline at the O2 Apollo

Yard Act return to the Manchester stage with new album, ‘Where’s My Utopia?’, in a night of dance-party celebration
Festival Review: Dot to Dot 2023, Nottingham, 27/05/23

Festival Review: Dot to Dot 2023, Nottingham, 27/05/23

Dot To Dot festival returns to Nottingham city centre, boasting the likes of Lip Filler, Yard Act, and Alvvays.
“Music doesn’t often go for joy, and there’s nothing more elating than humour” – In Conversation with Yard Act

“Music doesn’t often go for joy, and there’s nothing more elating than humour” – In Conversation with Yard Act

Yard Act frontman James Smith talks fatherhood, the difficult second album, hip-hop and the surprising similarities between music and stand-up comedy
The Mancunion’s Music Section pick their Mercury Prize winners

The Mancunion’s Music Section pick their Mercury Prize winners

With Tuesday’s Mercury Prize ceremony boasting a plethora of magnificent albums, the Mancunion’s Music Section have picked their winners
Y NOT? Festival 2022: Highlights

Y NOT? Festival 2022: Highlights

Sarah Taylor and Freya Thomson head to the Peaks to review a variety of rock and indie acts including Sleaford Mods and Yard Act.
Live Review: Yard Act – Completely chaotic in the best way possible

Live Review: Yard Act – Completely chaotic in the best way possible

Head Music Editor Sarah Taylor reviews a riotous return to Manchester from Leeds post-punk band and masters of satire Yard Act.
Lost Guitars and Battles for Number 1: Jay Mitra interviews Yard Act

Lost Guitars and Battles for Number 1: Jay Mitra interviews Yard Act

As Yard Act finish their first UK headline tour, Sam and Ryan tell The Mancunion about some of the highlights.