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Friday I’m in Love: The Cure at Wythenshawe Park Review
The Cure delivered an enthralling evening of eerie enchantment to a sold out crowd of 35,000 this weekend at Wythenshawe Park. The show was the penultimate gig of the band's summer show tour, and the first time back performing in Manchester since 2016.

Natasha Judge
Aug 233 min read


Lily Allen takes the West End to Leeds - REVIEW
West End Girl, Lily Allen, took her theatrical performance to Leeds last night, swapping the Thames with the Aire, and becoming an honorary West Leeds girl. The First Direct Arena was the fourth stop on her UK and Ireland arena tour, which is in support of Allen’s fifth album - ‘West End Girl’, which was released in October 2025.

Natasha Judge
Jun 223 min read


Tame Impala returns to Manchester - Deadbeat tour review
Kevin Parker’s Tame Impala stopped off at the Co-op Live in Manchester on their Deadbeat tour for an unforgettable, euphoric evening of psychedelic alternative music.
From start to end, this definitely felt so much more than just a concert, the pairing of staging, lasers, confetti, smoke, and lights really made this feel like an immersive experience into the tunes.

Natasha Judge
May 113 min read


Rick Astley wants to dance with Leeds - Reflections tour review
Rick Astley and band took the Reflections tour to Leeds First Direct Arena this weekend, for a setlist of new and old music spanning four decades. Throughout the show there were many anecdotes, and comedic commentary for the audience led by Astley.

Natasha Judge
Apr 203 min read


Everything Everything Get to Heaven at Manchester Aviva Studios
Everything Everything took to a sold out Aviva Studios Warehouse stage in Manchester, in celebration of their album ‘Get to Heaven’ turning 10 this year.

Natasha Judge
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Duran Duran host Halloween Danse Macabre in Manchester - REVIEW
Duran Duran hosted a Halloween Danse Macabre spectacle for the first time in the UK, at the Co-op Live in Manchester.

Natasha Judge
Nov 4, 20253 min read


REVIEW: Lord Huron at Manchester O2 Apollo
LA-based alternative folk group, Lord Huron, took to the O2 Manchester Apollo stage for an evening of three acts consisting of time travelling tunes, and superb storytelling.

Natasha Judge
Sep 24, 20253 min read


REVIEW: Oasis five night residence at Heaton Park Manchester
Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, have reunited as Oasis, and have been performing to crowds of 80,000 for five nights at Heaton Park, Manchester. The brothers certainly have not looked back in anger, and realised that they need each other - as track ‘Acquiesce’ signposts, and put on a belter of a comeback.

Natasha Judge
Jul 18, 20254 min read


Jeff Lynne’s ELO takes final performance to Manchester - REVIEW
Jeff Lynne’s ELO ‘Over and Out’ tour took its closing performance to Manchester at the Co-op Live arena. The ‘Over and Out’ tour was due...

Natasha Judge
Jul 15, 20253 min read


REVIEW: Richard Hawley Live from York Museum Gardens
Richard Hawley and band took Coles Corner to the York Museum Gardens this weekend, for an evening of vintage tracks of nostalgia, love, and loss, amongst the St Mary’s Abbey ruins.
In recognition of the Sheffield musician’s album - Coles Corner, turning 20 this year, the album was performed in full for the first time, accompanied by a string section.

Natasha Judge
Jul 6, 20253 min read


Sam Fender’s three night masterclass at St James Park
Sam Fender and band performed three sold out nights at St James Park, Newcastle, totalling over 150,000 fans attendance over the weekend.

Natasha Judge
Jun 18, 20254 min read


REVIEW: Kaiser Chiefs celebrate anniversary at Temple Newsam
Leeds royalty Kaiser Chiefs delivered an evening of indie rock classics, with special guests, to celebrate 20 years since their debut album - Employment. Temple Newsam welcomed a line up of different nostalgic indie acts before the showstopper five piece band welcomed riots and angry mobs - all whilst never missing a beat!

Natasha Judge
Jun 3, 20254 min read


REVIEW: Mary Wallopers at Leeds O2 Academy
The Mary Wallopers did not disappoint in starting the St Patrick’s Day celebrations as they took to a packed gig in Leeds.

Natasha Judge
Mar 18, 20253 min read


Sam Fender takes People Watching tour to two nights in Manchester
Geordie singer-songwriter Sam Fender took to the Co Op Live stage for two sold out nights in Manchester last week.

Natasha Judge
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Blossoms master the headline spot at Wythenshawe Park
Stockport’s finest took to a crowd of 30,000 at Wythenshawe Park, Manchester this bank holiday weekend for a night of groovy tunes,...

Natasha Judge
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Green Day kick off UK tour with Manchester Old Trafford show - Review
Much adored American rock band - Green Day took to a sold out gig at Emirates Old Trafford, in Manchester this weekend.

Natasha Judge
Jun 25, 20243 min read


Declan McKenna takes the beach to Manchester O2 Apollo - Review
Declan McKenna delivered a masterful indie gig, at a sold out Manchester O2 Apollo, last night. The signer songwriter took to stage, with...

Natasha Judge
Apr 6, 20242 min read


Everything Everything perform at Leeds Stylus - Gig Review
Everything Everything took to a sold out stage on Wednesday evening, at Leeds Stylus venue. The band are back on the road, after the...

Natasha Judge
Mar 28, 20242 min read


Tom Odell takes the Black Friday Tour to Manchester - Review
Singer-songwriter Tom Odell and band took to the O2 Apollo in Manchester, for an evening of emotive ballads and powerful, poignant...

Natasha Judge
Mar 13, 20242 min read
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