Laureate’s Choice Anthology showcases a cohort of poets to watch
By Hayley Targett The Laureate’s Choice Anthology was launched in Manchester on Friday 10th May, welcoming readings…
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Preview: Toruk – The First Flight
By Mike Hingston On the beautiful and exotic exoplanetary moon known as Pandora, there are stories told…
Why Nostalgia Cinema is on the rise, and where to find it in Manchester
By Ben Townsend There’s a new zombie flick on the horizon. The Dead Don’t Die, featuring a…
Live Review: Dot To Dot 2019
By Camilla WhitfieldPhotography by Abigail Lam Variety is the spice of life, and this is something which…
Review: Slam Dunk 2019
By Callum BakerPhotography by Georgina Hurdsfield This year’s northern edition of Slam Dunk felt notably more festival-like…
Preview: Afterlife – Parklife’s official afterparties announced
By Camilla Whitfield In just over two weeks, hallowed festival ground, Heaton Park, will be welcoming the…
Dot To Dot: The 5 Unmissable Acts You Need To See
The beginning of May was heralded in by Live At Leeds and it is fitting that it shall wave goodbye to May with pinky and index fingers raised, to an equally exciting Metropolitan festival. However, this time we have the pleasure of welcoming it to our backyard on the 24th of May. The festival season may already be in full swing, however, Dot To Dot is one not to be overlooked. It’s set to follow its successful predecessors in full force and judging by the line-up, it easily contains the potential to be the best year yet.
Live Review: Theatre of Hate @ Club Academy
By Brontë Schiltz The last time Theatre of Hate played in Manchester, they were supporting Chameleons Vox…
Slam Dunk Festival 2019: Five Acts You Must See!
By Callum Baker Photography by Georgina Hurdsfield The 2019 installment of SLAM DUNK NORTH is rapidly approaching,…
How To See The World On A Student’s Budget – Interview with ‘Student On Tour’ Babette Lucas-Marriott
By Ben Thompson Babette Lucas-Marriott is a second year History student at Manchester Metropolitan University, but through…
Live Review: Live At Leeds 2019
Review by Camilla Whitfield Photography by Georgina Hurdsfield When a festival has enabled acclaimed acts such as…
Met Gala 2019: Best Looks
By Shawna Healey This year’s Met Gala, the ‘Olympics of Fashion’, was held last Monday night, with…
Richard III Review: A descent into royal insanity
By Ben Townsend The claustrophobic set of Richard III is unnerving from the get-go. A sense of…
Live Review: JAWS @ O2 Ritz
Words and photography by Georgina Hurdsfield Any fan of indie or rock should know who JAWS are…
Simon Stephens Presents: Event At The Royal Exchange Theatre Showcases Young Talent
By Ben Thompson Tony-award-winning playwright Simon Stephens presented an evening of impressive new work from Manchester Metropolitan…