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…

RITA ORA WILL HOST THE 2024 MTV EMAs

The rumours are true: MTV today confirmed that Rita Ora will host the 2024 MTV EMAs. Returning to the MTV EMA stage to a packed-out audience at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Sunday, 10th November, international, critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Ora will soon become the show’s first three-time host. Rita Ora said: “I’m over the moon that I…

Global tech house giants Solardo to play homecoming gig

Music and mental health social enterprise Headstock has partnered with leading ticketing platform Skiddle, to create an exciting new event series: The Drop. The Drop is a monthly house music event, designed to elevate the mood of partygoers, and raise both awareness and funds for mental health charities. Harnessing the euphoric energy of house music, on World Mental Health Day, The Drop Pt:1 will kick off with rising…

Diecast Unveils Autumn Programme

The new season at Diecast is here, and it’s not just about autumn leaves – it’s a full-blown cultural eruption. Located in the vast, urban sanctuary of a repurposed factory space, Diecast Manchester presents a fresh wave of unmatched experiences. Forget what you know about nights out – this is next-level. A Playground for the…

Courteeners are coming to the Co-Op Arena on the 15th November!

Following the release of a new single Solitude Of The Night Bus,and news of their forthcoming seventh album Pink Cactus Café, Courteeners have announced details of an autumn arena tour of the UK. Support on all dates (except London) comes from DMA’S.  Tickets go on sale on Friday 19th July at 9am and are available via…

NEXT GENERATION SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT VENUE TO OPEN IN PRINTWORKS THIS SEPTEMBER

Spider Box Manchester – a brand-new next generation social entertainment venue, will open its doors to visitors this September. Located in Printworks, Spider Box Manchester will offer a unique entertainment experience from immersive music quizzes, live music and karaoke to a tantalising food and drink offering. From families to friends, corporate groups to students, Spider…

The beloved and bonkers Beat-Herder continues announcements for 2024!

The beloved and bonkers Beat-Herder continues announcements for 2024 with its first full weekend line-up news for its seventeenth year. The Lancashire festival takes place from Thursday 18th, to Sunday 21st of July, set against the idyllic backdrop of the picturesque Ribble Valley. The legendary gathering is known for its vibrant energy, diverse musical lineup,…

BEAT-HERDER FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FIRST ACTS FOR 2019

Beat-Herder, the weirdest, wildest and most wonderful party in the UK festival calendar, announces its first names for 2019, running from 12th – 14th July. After selling out of tickets in record time in 2018, Beat-Herder will once again transform Lancashire’s Ribble Valley into a technicolour party and escapist’s utopia, with an array of 20+…

CREAMFIELDS JUST GOT BIGGER ALL NEW AREA TO BE UNVEILED ‘ELECTRIC OASIS’

With new superstructures, arenas, and a mind-blowing line-up already filling the headlines in 2018, it’s hard to see where Creamfields can go next. Well how about something completely different,in celebration of 21 years as one of the world’s leading electronic music festivals Creamfields just got bigger as they open up an all new area this…

THE REFUGE CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS WITH A SPECIAL MENU, A HIDDEN COURTYARD BAR AND THE ARRIVAL OF 2018 WITH THEIR FLAGSHIP NIGHT, COME AS YOU ARE.

As we look to welcome in 2018, The Refuge by Volta has continued its exceptional reputation as one of Manchester’s most respected food destinations. Since its inception in 2016 it has relentlessly hosted a wide array of richly diverse music based events alongside its unfailing dedication to food and drink, with carefully crafted collaborations of friends and…