Of Monsters & Men – Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review
Of Monsters & Men head to Manchester for the first time in a good while, and they are greeted like returning heroes. Support comes from Arny Margret.
December 10 – Manchester Academy 3: Live Review
The winners of Netflix’s The Next Act, December 10, bring their ‘Introducing’ tour to Manchester.
Reaper Weekender Day Two – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Day Two of the Reaper Weekender in Manchester showcases new blood, as well as seasoned veterans. There are plenty of bands staking their claim as band of the weekend.
Reaper Weekender Day One – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Reaper Agency bring together another rarefied line-up of black metal to the masses in Manchester; it serves as a precursor to summer’s Fortress Festival and the newly announced Tynebound in September 2026.
Smith/Kotzen w/ Kris Barras Band – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
Guitar legends, Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen; Smith/Kotzen; bring their Black Light/White Noise tour to Manchester.
IQ Weekender – The Met, Bury: Live Review
We’re at The Met for the 2026 IQ Weekender. Dominion in full plus a bucketful of IQ classics across two nights and almost five hours.
The Beaches w/ Dea Matrona – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
Canadian rockers The Beaches kick off the UK leg of their European tour in Manchester with support from Belfast rockers, Dea Matrona.
Lorna Shore – Victoria Warehouse, Manchester: Live Review
We’re at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse for a barrage of American (and Swedish) Deathcore led by Lorna Shore.
The Magpie Arc’s Indoor Festival of Folk: Live Review
The Magpie Arc heading their own festival. Where else? Cecil Sharp House, 8/2/26.
Midlake – Electric Ballroom, London: Live Review
Friday 6th February 2026, a seasoned potpourri, with extra gas from Midlake
Massive Wagons – Parr Hall, Warrington: Live Review
We go Full Nelson with Massive Wagons at Warrington’s Parr Hall. Scarlet Rebels in support.
Celtic Connections 2026 – Glasgow: Live Review
Highlights from Celtic Connections, Glasgow’s cathartic annual festival of roots and traditional music
The Damned – Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review
The Damned honour Manchester on their one-off covers tour that pays a tribute to their late guitarist, Brian James.
Houghton Weavers – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
Longstanding local folk heritage trio, the Houghton Weavers perform a set of folk standard favourites from yesteryear.
A.A. Williams- The Deaf Institute, Manchester: Live Review
An idyllic evening of dark introspection with A.A. Williams at Manchester’s Deaf Institute.