The Albert Hall in Manchester carries over a century of atmosphere in its bones. Originally built in 1910 as a Wesleyan Methodist Central Hall, the venue still wears its history proudly. From the horseshoe balcony to the stained glass windows…
Tag: Live
This year marked the 10th anniversary of Irlam Live, and somehow, despite living only 40 minutes away and loving live music all my life, this was my first ever year attending. After this weekend, I can say it won’t be…
Tonight was a local one for me. A ten minute walk along Oldham Street after getting off the Metrolink at Market Street to Gullivers, which has been part of Manchester’s musical DNA since 1865, when it first opened on as…
Archive Liverpool, tucked into the beating heart of the Baltic Triangle, is exactly the kind of room where a debut EP lands with maximum impact. The 175 capacity space feels intimate without being cramped, modern without losing its DIY soul,…
There’s something beautifully predictable about a Gorilla Riot opener in Manchester: The doors open, the room fills, and before you’ve even had time to check your camera settings against the current lighting or even adjust your camera strap, the place…
Post-gig at The Waterloo was a blur of handshakes, photos, merch, autographs and fans, and Dan was more than generous with every one of them. Rather than monopolise his time in the moment, we agreed to pick things up over…