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Blossoms perform 'Songs From The Wedding Cake' at Stockport Plaza
Blossoms performed their newest album ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’ in full in their hometown at The Plaza, Stockport. The group performed two intimate shows on Thursday evening at the 1930s theatre in the heart of Stockport centre - in light of their UK number one album achievement the week prior.

Natasha Judge
Oct 194 min read


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


Blossoms drop new single - ‘Meet Me In Love’
Back with a second single this year, Stockport-based band - Blossoms, have dropped a new track ‘Meet Me In Love’. Firming their place as coining a Blossoms summer, the new song made sure we were “ready to go” with its 70s inspired groove weaved throughout.

Natasha Judge
Jun 152 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


Blossoms return with new single -'Joke About Divorce'
Stockport’s finest, Blossoms, are back with a tune - ‘Joke About Divorce’, which delivers classic indie groove, just in time for the summer! Tom Ogden (lead vocals & guitar) and Myles Kellock (keys) of Blossoms were on Radio 1’s Hottest Records this evening for the first play of the new single.

Natasha Judge
Apr 202 min read


Florence + the Machine made Everybody Scream in Manchester - Review
Florence + the Machine took the Everybody Scream tour to Manchester Co-op Live, for an evening of magic, witchcraft, and euphoria. Florence Welch and band performed to a sold out venue of 23,500 on Friday night, in support of their latest album ‘Everybody Scream’.

Natasha Judge
Feb 243 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: Haim ‘I Quit’ tour takes Manchester
Californian all-rounder sister group, Haim, returned to Manchester for an evening of multi instrumental magic at the Co-op Live.

Natasha Judge
Nov 3, 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


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


MTV EMAs 2024: Live from Manchester Co-op Live
Manchester’s new Co Op Live venue was the host of this year's MTV European Music Awards (EMAs).

Natasha Judge
Nov 13, 20243 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 24, 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


UK Summer festivals rundown
The summer that sees the return of the Euros, Olympics, Wimbledon - and a potential general election, is also home to a multitude of...

Natasha Judge
Mar 22, 20246 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


Review: Arctic Monkeys perform two nights at Emirates Old Trafford
Yorkshire four piece – Arctic Monkeys took to the Emirates Old Trafford for two nights of rock in Manchester. Crossing the Pennines from...

Natasha Judge
Jun 3, 20232 min read
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