Dominic has written about music for several years for various outlets including Louder Than War magazine, The Sludgelord, Manchester Evening News and Cultural Bulletin.
Sean Cooney and his musical telling of the events of the Peterloo Massacre of 1819 are laid bare in Peter’s Field onstage close to where events took place.
Jo Quail has another busy year already on the go. She is currently on tour in Europe and has a special show at ArcTanGent Festival slated for August 2026.
Ukrainian metal powerhouse Jinjer bring Duél to Manchester with a bill for fans of the more technical side of heavy metal.
Clutch bring the Christmas cheer to Manchester with a stunning set of songs old and very new. 1000mods and Bokassa are also in celebratory mood.
Orange Goblin play their last show in Manchester – a celebratory night full of heavy metal emotion as the band sign off in style.
The Charlatans tread the boards once more in Manchester, with a heavy of dose of love and joy on offer.
London is the second new single of the year from Eugene McGuiness. It is a beautiful lament to the city he calls home.
We head back to BEC Arena for Damnation Festival 2025 featuring a slew of the best extreme metal acts around as the festival celebrates it’s 20th birthday.
Pygmy Twylyte are one finest purveyors of Frank Zappa and his music. They stop off in Manchester once more to wow with their stunning musicianship and showmanship.
Igorrr round out part one of their European jaunt with Master Boot Record and Imperial Triumphant in emphatic fashion. Manchester just about survives all out assault on it’s senses.
Glenn Hughes takes us through The Chosen Years as well as delivering cuts from his excellent new album, Chosen. Support comes from guitar virtuoso Sophie Lloyd.
Larkin Poe kick off their Bloom tour of the UK and Europe in rip roaring fashion fashion. Support comes from the equally stellar Son Little.
Paradise Lost open their latest tour in support of their latest long player, Ascension, with a date at Manchester’s fine New Century Hall.
Self Esteem aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor, kick off a three night residency at Manchester Academy in support of their latest album, A Complicated Woman. Support comes from Moonchild Sanelly.
The Bar-Steward Sons Of Val Doonican return…with a new line up and a wonderful mix of brand new songs for your aural pleasure.
