The sun is shinning on Rochdale (who has ever said those words with a straight face?) and people are gathered outside the town hall, pints in hand and various Madchester era clothes on their backs. Clint Boon (BOON ARMY!) has just finished getting the crowd amped up with a DJ set, and you feel as […]
Manchester Academy will host a series of special shows to celebrate the venue’s 25th anniversary. The Oxford Road venue, which originally opened in October 1990, has announced a series of celebratory gigs including performances from Buzzcocks, Peter Hook and the Light and The Wedding Present. Buzzcocks will play on October 10, followed by Peter Hook’s […]
GIG GUIDE
Our gig guide is handpicked and every act has been listened to before making it onto the list.
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INTERVIEW - DANCING DEATH AWAY WITH ANA LUA CAIANO
ALBUM REVIEW – ANA LUA CAIANO: DEVAGAR QUE A VIDA E CURTA
ALBUM REVIEW – LOTTIE BRAZIER: ON COURSE BUT NO-ONE THERE TO SALUTE YOU
ALBUM REVIEW - THE BIG MOON: FOREVER
ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 30 OCTOBER 2026
ALBUM REVIEW - JOHNNY & LILLIE FLYNN: BEAM COTTAGE
ALBUM REVIEW - RADIO FREE ALICE: WHAT'S IN BETWEEN
ALBUM REVIEW - SPARKS: MUSIC THAT YOU CAN DANCE TO
LIVE REVIEW - UTAH SAINTS: CHESTER, LIVE ROOMS - 23/10/2026
LIVE REVIEW - PERSONAL TRAINER: BAND ON THE WALL - 22/10/2026
