COURTEENERS ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINERFOR ‘LIVE FROM WYTHENSHAWE PARK’

Courteeners have announced a massive one-off show at Manchester’s Wythenshawe Park next summer.  Following multiple British festival headlines and sold-out arena shows, the band will play their own show in the beautiful South Manchester park on Saturday 29th August 2026. Before the band play, they will be supported by an incredible line up of bands: –…

The BRIT Awards with Mastercard moves to Manchester for first time

For the first time in its history, The BRIT Awards with Mastercard will leave the capital and make its way north. The iconic celebration of British music is set to electrify Manchester’s Co-op Live in 2026 and 2027, marking a bold new chapter for the legendary event, after nearly five decades in London. The BRIT Awards 2026 will take place on Saturday…

NOMAD COMEDY AND CREATURES COMEDY CLUB ANNOUNCE: CREATURES COMEDY FESTIVAL 2025

After a hugely successful debut, Creatures Comedy Festival is back and it’s gonna be bigger, bolder and badder than ever. Presented by Manchester’s only 7 night a week comedy club, the Festival will focus on creating a space outside of London for acts to preview before Edinburgh, giving Manchester residents access to shows right before they…

The Little Disco presents Lil’ Louis – in Manchester on Easter Thursday

This April, The Little Disco and La Discothèque, proudly presents a two-city special across Easter with one of house music’s true originators: Lil’ Louis. First up: Manchester, where the godfather of house touches down on Easter Thursday 17 April for an unmissable appearance at Amber’s, Manchester’s most exciting new club venue. This is an intimate,…

The beloved Beat-Herder celebrates 20th Birthday in 2025

The beloved music festival Beat-Herder marks its 20th anniversary in 2025 with a massive line-up reveal. This cherished Lancashire event returns 17-20 July for another petite and unique affair, set against the gorgeous scenery of the Ribble Valley. Renowned for its friendly atmosphere, eclectic musical offerings, and hedonistic spirit, Beat-Herder has stayed true to its…

Introducing renae: A New Creative Hub for Manchester’s Northern Quarter

This spring, Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter will welcome renae, a multi-concept venue set to redefine community spaces on Thomas Street. Born from the shared vision of two long-time friends who first met on a dance floor in 2010, renae is a love letter to the city’s thriving creative, cultural, and musical scenes. It’s a place…

Y Not Festival reveals latest stellar acts for 2025 bill

Twenty years since its debut, Y Not Festival unveils its latest major acts for 2025, with special guests The Futureheads joining the line-up alongside The Slow Readers Club and The Subways. They join previously announced headliners The Prodigy, Courteeners and Madness, as well as Thursday headliner The Wombats, across the weekend of 31 July to…

KENDAL CALLING SELLS OUT, JUST THREE WEEKS AFTER REVEALING LINE UP!

Taking place from 31 July – 3 August 2025, Kendal Calling is counting down to its 20th birthday celebrations next summer, and it seems fans are just as excited to return to the fields and get festivities underway! Just three weeks since the first wave line-up was revealed, including headliners Courteeners, Fatboy Slim, The Prodigy and Kaiser Chiefs, Kendal…

Y Not Festival Reveal Huge Headliners for 2025

Today Y Not Festival reveal their headliners for 2025, alongside the first wave of what’s set to be a huge line-up. The eighteenth edition of the North’s prime festival is back on 31 July to 3 August – The Wombats will get the party started on Thursday, before a massive weekend of hits from headliners…

KENDAL CALLING’S COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS REVEALS 12 NEW ACTS

As a thank you for selling out Kendal Calling 2025 just THREE WEEKS after the first wave line-up dropped, organisers have decided to bring the Christmas presents early! From indie anthems to drum and bass classics, 6Music favourites to incredible singer-songwriters – as it’s the 12 days of Christmas, it’s only right that there are…