Monthly Preview // August 2019
August always proves to be one of the quieter months of the year, with festival season in full flow, revellers off on their holidays and students head... Read More...
Sound Check // Last Tickets Available For These 8 Shows
Keeping you in Manchester's musical loop as always, we've picked out 8 shows close to selling out. Read on, take your pick, and act fast!
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Review // Shonen Knife + Slap Rash & The Night & Day Café // 23-07-2019
Legendary Japanese all-girl power-pop-punk outfit Shonen Knife, rapidly approaching their 40th year together, has been able to amass a rabid cult foll... Read More...
Weekly Preview // Experimental Hip Hop, Punk Legends, Anniversary Offerings + More // 22.07-28.07
Another hugely successful Manchester International Festival came to an end over the weekend, following 18 days of internationally acclaimed music, art... Read More...
Sound Check // Now on sale! 5 city centre shows just announced
It's always tricky to keep up to date with all the events you need to know about, especially those hotly-anticipated shows you know are going to sell ... Read More...
Weekly Preview // Up-And-Coming Rap, Americana Country, Queens Of The Electronic Underground + More // 15.07-21.07
MIF is still talk of the city with an ongoing series of incredible events, exhibitions and shows spanning music, film, theatre and art. Alongside MIF,... Read More...
Sound Check // Six acts you won’t want to miss at The O2 Ritz this winter
Some of the larger venues in our city may be quieter over festival season, but this marks a good opportunity to look forward to later in the year and ... Read More...
Sound Check // Band On The Wall to give away 100 cans of Innis & Gunn lager
Band On The Wall have teamed up with Scottish craft beer brewer Innis & Gunn to give away 100 free tall boy cans of Innis & Gunn lager on Friday 12th ... Read More...
Weekly Preview // Sounds Of The City, Global Talent, Energetic Rap + More // 08.07-14.07
Sounds Of The City continues a takeover of the Castlefield Bowl, and there are plenty of excellent musicians performing across the city this week. Ove... Read More...
Review // Converge @ The Ritz // 02.07.2019
When it comes to post-hardcore music, very few bands fly the flag higher and prouder than Massachusetts, USA legends Converge. Their near 30 year lega... Read More...
Sound Check // Explosions In The Sky 20th Anniversary Tour
Instrumental post-rock outfit Explosions in the Sky have announced a handful of UK shows to celebrate their 20th anniversary, visiting the Albert Hall... Read More...
Weekly Preview // Farewell Tours, Festival Favourites, Metal Heads + More // 01.07-07.07
The return of Glastonbury dominates the headlines this week following a weekend of incredible music moments. Back in Manchester, we look forward to th... Read More...
Sound Check // 5 exciting shows on sale this week
While our city's stages are a little quieter over the festival period, it's a good time to look forward to what's coming up later in the year. We've p... Read More...
Sound Check // Warehouse Project unveil an exciting autumn schedule
It's a hugely exciting year for fans of The Warehouse Project. Bidding a fond farewell to their legendary venue on Store Street last year, the club wi... Read More...
Sound Check // Neighbourhood Festival returns for round two this October
Festival-goers will be keeping busy over the summer months, but can already look forward to the return of the Neighbourhood Festival later this year. ... Read More...
Weekly Preview // Rock Legends, Post-Hardcore, Country Sounds + More // 24.06 – 30.06
Ahead of the return of Glastonbury, we're back again to share with you our top picks for the week. From post-hardcore to gentle country, here's what's... Read More...
Sound Check // 10 shows to look forward to this Autumn in Manchester
The darker days of autumn aren't going to stop us from checking out some incredible talent this year. What has Manchester got in store for us? We’re h... Read More...
Weekly Preview // Nights at the Albert Hall, reggae legends, birthday celebrations + more // 17.06-23.06
Festival season is in full swing, and while our local stages may be a little quieter than usual, there's still plenty to enjoy. Read on, as we pick ou... Read More...
Review // Hatchie @ YES // 13.06.2019
British Summer Time in the North. A reprieve is needed from the seemingly never-ending deluge and claustrophobic grey skies that have hung overhead fo... Read More...
Sound Check // 7 shows to look forward to this autumn
We're here to shine a light across seven gigs that have only recently gone on sale for - AKA - hurry up and get your hands on some tickets, we don't w... Read More...
Interview // We speak with Middleton quartet Scuttlers ahead of Deaf Institute show
Hailing from Middleton, quartet Scuttlers have just seen off the release of new single ‘There’s Nothing New’, following up 'Lies In The Sky' from earl... Read More...