On Saturday night, Manchester Academy threw open its doors to welcome homegrown icon Shaun Ryder and Black Grape, for a celebration three decades in the making. Thirty years on since their chart-topping debut album, It’s Great When You’re Straight…Yeah! a…
On a bloody cold December night, I found myself dithering and weaving through Manchester’s streets, heading toward the city’s iconic Art Deco landmark, the O2 Apollo. Once a grand variety hall, now a Mecca for live music, its glowing friendly…
Back again at the countries largest indoor arena to sample the auditory delights of the Welsh indie-rock wonders, The Stereophonics. With a career spanning nearly three decades, they’ve sold over 16 million records worldwide, earned multiple UK number-one albums, and…
North Yorkshire’s much-loved, independent all-ages festival Deer Shed have shared the first wave of acts performing at the 2026 edition, following this year’s sell-out 15th anniversary celebration. Leading today’s announcement are mainstage headliners Sleaford Mods, Everything Everything and Say She She, whilst the festival’s renowned comedy bill…
Britpop legends Cast returned to the Liverpool Olympia for a sold-out show celebrating 30 years of All Change. This was my second visit to this stunning Edwardian venue having just covered Manchester bass-slayer and all-round indie royalty, Peter Hook and…
📞 First Wave Announcement The first wave of artists have been announced for Stockton Calling 2026! Mark your calendars for Saturday 4 April. 70+ incredible artists across 7 stages in the heart of Stockton town centre, and we couldn’t be…
