By Alex Challies The 15th season of Carol Ann Duffy and Friends continued at the Royal Exchange Theatre, with its final evening showcasing three emerging talents alongside the captivating duo of award-winning poet Paul Henry and singer-songwriter Brian Briggs. Renowned for its intimate showcasing and varied performers, the consistently sold-out reading event offers truly entertaining…
By Caleb Nelson An extra £1 billion has been pledged for those on Universal Credit, the Chancellor of the Exchequer revealed during this year’s budget announcement. Sounds like a good deal for everyone, right? Not necessarily. Taking a closer look at the realities of those on Universal Credit, we find that some are being left…
By Mia Abeyawardene Launching a campaign to tackle period poverty in Manchester, 22-year-old Manchester Met journalism student Meliza Sestito, aims to raise awareness around the issues facing homeless women in the city. The campaign has seen Meliza launch a petition which is “fighting for more donation points for sanitary products for Manchester’s homeless women”. As…
By Jared Musson As his triumphant Manchester Academy gig came to a close, The Last Shadow Puppets co-frontman Miles Kane proved that he’s got everything needed to go it alone. Kane played to an uncontrollable crowd that saw plastic cups of beer flying through the air throughout the entirety of the performance. Annoying as a…
By Chloe Cawood With viral success at just 16 years old, mischievous American rapper Lil Pump has emerged out of the Florida underground rap scene and landed success in the charts as well as gaining platinum certification for his hit ‘Gucci Gang’. Now 18 years old, Pump has already released a self-titled album, headlined the…
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