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Culture

March 23, 2022
ByDavid Keyworth

Preview: Lloyd Cole goes From Rattlesnakes to Guesswork on newly announced tour

With almost 40 years worth of songs in his bag, Lloyd Cole is heading on tour, with a UK leg that includes a visit to Manchester’s Albert Hall on Tuesday 19th April.

March 16, 2022
ByLauren Stewart Molyneux

Preview: Cotton On MCR’s Art All Dayer is back

Cotton On MCR are bringing us the spring edition of the much-loved Art All Dayer event, set to return to Halle St Peters on Saturday 19th March.

March 15, 2022
ByReece Donlan

Cyrano review – a period musical with real heart

“…an interwoven, melodically driven, representation of how unfortunately the eyes and heart can often want different things.” writes A Bearded Critic.

March 15, 2022
ByJames Booton

Lavender Rodriguez: “One single idea, it can take you so far and become this flourishing beautiful piece”

James Booton talks to Manchester-based musician Lavender Rodriguez about their music, the importance of identity and how representation in music can create a loud effect.

March 14, 2022
ByCamilla Whitfield

Preview: Stormzy set to take the UK by storm on his forthcoming arena tour

Grime icon Stormzy is set to tour across the UK. Read more to find out where and how to get tickets.

March 12, 2022
ByRobbie Xavier

Footloose @ Manchester Opera House review – a toe-tapping musical that never quite found its footing

The 80's classic turned musical, Footloose, dances its way into the Manchester Opera House. Robbie Drepaul reviews...

March 11, 2022
ByEddie Toomer-McAlpine

Wolf Alice @ Manchester Apollo review and gallery – kindness is the new rock and roll

Brit Award Winner Wolf Alice rock the Manchester Apollo. With a review from Eddie Toomer-McAlpine and a gallery by Georgina Hurdsfield

March 10, 2022
ByCamilla Whitfield

Hot Milk & Pale Waves @ O2 Victoria Warehouse review and gallery – The venue size may have changed but how personal their music feels never will

Hot Milk & Pale Waves perform a vivacious and energetic gig at the O2 Victoria Warehouse. Camilla Whitfield and Georgina Hurdsfield write up a review and gallery that is just as impactful and colourful.

March 3, 2022
ByJames Booton

The Kooks @ Manchester Victoria Warehouse review – a night of indie rock nostalgia

James Booton reviews the classic indie band The Kooks at Manchester Victoria Warehouse.

March 2, 2022
ByEddie Toomer-McAlpine

Big Thief @ Manchester Academy review – “if you write a song on tour, you have to play it”

Alt-folk rockers Big Thief served up a magical night of new music to a packed crowd at Manchester Academy on their Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You tour.