September 2016 saw the first Stay Fresh Fest take over two floors of one of Manchester’s favourite venues The Deaf Institute. The all-dayer which hosted eight emerging acts from around the North West was such a success that Stay Fresh Fest II is ready to roll again on the 28th of January. This time round […]
After the success of our first two floor live band party back in September with the likes of Cowtown, Peaness, and Pink Kink rocking the place, we couldn’t wait to throw another one. On 28th January, that’s exactly what we’ll be doing, bigger and better than ever, to well and truly make a stamp on […]
GIG GUIDE
Our gig guide is handpicked and every act has been listened to before making it onto the list.
See this month's guide
ALBUM REVIEW - SHOVEL DANCE COLLECTIVE: EVERYTHING IN READINESS
ALBUM REVIEW - TEENAGE FANCLUB: DO NOT DARE TO DREAM
LIVE REVIEW - BLOSSOMS: LIVERPOOL ACADEMY - 14/10/2026
ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 16 OCTOBER 2026
ALBUM REVIEW - THE WOW! SCENARIO: STAND IN THE STAR - A VERSE AND A CHORUS
FEATURE - BEYOND THE MUSIC REPORT
ALBUM REVIEW - ELLA THOMPSON: TRIUMPH AND SADNESS
ALBUM REVIEW - GENESIS: FROM GENESIS TO REVELATION
ALBUM REVIEW - FLORA HIBBERD: MAMMOTH
LIVE REVIEW - THE SLY + SUGAR TAX: THE DEAF INSTITUTE, MANCHESTER - 25/09/2026
