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Sound Check // Star And Garter To Host Seattle’s Chastity Belt

Despite years of speculation on sales, closure and redevelopment, legendary Mancunian venue the Star & Garter still stands strong in the ever-changing surrounds of Piccadilly station. Their revered stage has al... Read More...

Events News // Discover ‘Living Media’ In Manchester With OtherWorld

OtherWorld, an initiative from forward-thinking start up Like No Other, is a next generation news experiment currently piloting in Manchester. OtherWorld uses cutting-edge beacon technology to create location-b... Read More...

Weekly Preview // Psych Trios, Free Gigs, Local Talent + Alt-Country Legends // 07.08-13.08

It's a quieter week than we're used to across Manchester's music venues, but that's only more reason to get out and make the most of those taking to our stages over the next seven days. While we wait for some o... Read More...

Sound Check // 5 Things You Need To Know About Manchester Psych Fest 2017

In less than a month the heady highs of Manchester’s Psych Fest will return for the fifth time taking over key live music venues in the Northern Quarter. Organisers have delved deep into the psychedelic music s... Read More...

Sound Check // Getting Up Close And Personal @ Stage & Radio

This autumn, historic Port Street venue Stage & Radio will be hosting Up Close & Personal, a series of new Boiler Room-esque club nights, offering exclusive and intimate sets from world-class DJs. With an empha... Read More...

BagThing Mix // Summer 2017

Fancy listening to some of the most exciting artists performing in Manchester this month? Well, you're in luck as we've prepared a special playlist featuring all of this month's best shows. Our latest mix previ... Read More...

Weekly Preview // Manchester Jazz Festival, Electronic Pioneers, Blues + Birthdays // 31.07-06.08

Farmers across the country have their work cut out, and we spare a thought for those in Derbyshire, in particular... As festival season slowly packs up leaving acres of mud and mayhem, fortunately there's plent... Read More...

Competition // Win Tickets To See Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band @ The Ruby Lounge

We're excited to be joining forces with DHP to give away two tickets to see larger-than-life country outfit The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band. Fronted by Indianana-bred singer-guitarist Reverend Peyton, the b... Read More...

Sound Check // Andy Stamatakis-Brown Explores Manchester’s Iconic Past

Manchester Jazz Festival returns this month hosting 100 gigs across the city over ten days of music in some of our favourite venues. One of the festival's most anticipated events is Cottonopolis, winner of the ... Read More...

Weekly Preview // Singer-Songwriter Offerings, Charity Gigs + Manchester Jazz Festival // 24.07-30.07

As festival season starts to settle, the coming weeks offer a perfect chance to head out to some local venues and catch the best national and international talent on display. Coming up this week, we're looking ... Read More...

Sound Check // Dinosaur Jr. Announce Residency At Gorilla

Cult alt-rock favourites Dinosaur Jr. are hitting the road once more, with the announcement of three intimate shows at Gorilla on on 14th, 16th and 17th December (early Christmas present, anyone?) Now enjoying ... Read More...

Sound Check // Manchester Natives China Lane To Play Charity Show For ibis Lates on Tour

Mancunian indie pop outfit China Lane are set to play an exclusive charity gig on 26th July in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, for ibis Lates on Tour. In association with London's Roundhouse, ibis Styles Mancheste... Read More...

Sound Check // Alt-Rock Collective Godspeed You! Black Emperor Returning To Manchester

It was Spring 2015 when Manchester last felt the almighty rumble of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, playing then to an awestruck crowd at a packed out Albert Hall. This Halloween, the Canadian doom outfit return t... Read More...

Weekly Preview // Indie Nights, Pioneering Jazz, Icelandic Poetry + Northern Soul // 17.07-23.07

The sixth Manchester International Festival came to a close on Sunday evening with 'Ceremony', featuring an array of talent and a live film screening celebrating the homecoming of German philosopher and sociali... Read More...

Sound Check // 5 Shows You Can See For Free At Manchester Jazz Festival

Manchester Jazz Festival returns to our city this month, hosting 100 gigs across Manchester over ten days of music, with a central hub of a stunning 1920s Salon Perdu in Albert Square. Bigger and better than ev... Read More...

Weekly Preview // Manchester International Festival, Shoegaze Pioneers + 90s Cinema // 10.07-16.07

This week the sixth outing of biennial extravaganza Manchester International Festival continues into a final six days of music, art, dance, talks, film and festivities centred around the famous Pavilion Theatre... Read More...

Competition // Win A Bundle Of Manchester Jazz Festival Prizes

The award-winning Manchester Jazz Festival returns at the end of the month, and we're very excited to be giving away a bundle of prizes to celebrate this year's event. Bigger and better than ever, the festival ... Read More...

Sound Check // Transformer Returns To Victoria Warehouse

Alternative spectacular Transformer is returning to the Victoria Warehouse later this year. The alt-rock festival, named in commemoration of the spirit of Lou Reed, is back for a second outing following an impr... Read More...

Competition // Win Two Tickets To See Courtney Marie Andrews @ The Deaf Institute

We're excited to be giving away two tickets to see American songstress Courtney Marie Andrews at The Deaf Institute on Thursday 24th August. The Arizona singer-songwriter released her first album aged just ... Read More...

Weekly Preview // Manchester International Festival Picks + Our Favourite Shows This Week // 03.07-09.03

Thursday saw the return of biennial extravaganza the Manchester International Festival; the much-loved celebration now on a sixth outing. Heading into day five of eighteen, we've seen a self portrait of the cit... Read More...

Sound Check // Nick Mulvey Supports New Album With UK + Ireland Tour

Singer-songwriter Nick Mulvey has unveiled details of a UK/Ireland seventeen-date headline tour this Autumn following the release of his sophomore LP 'Wake Up Now'. Appearing at The Ritz this October, news of h... Read More...

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