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.
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:
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.
DMA’S – Victoria Warehouse, Manchester: Live Review
It’s an Antipodean double bill in the city of music as DMA’S and Salarymen play the first of two shows at the Victoria Warehouse.
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.
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.
Eliza Marshall – Eternal Birth album launch, Real World Studios: Review Â
A visit to Real World for the launch of the debut solo album by flautist Eliza Marshall.
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.
A.A. Williams- The Deaf Institute, Manchester: Live Review
An idyllic evening of dark introspection with A.A. Williams at Manchester’s Deaf Institute.
White Lies w/ She’s In Parties – Manchester Albert Hall: Live Review
White Lies cap off a two night stand at Manchester’s ornate Albert Hall in support of their latest album, Night Light.
Jinjer w/ Unprocessed & Textures – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
Ukrainian metal powerhouse Jinjer bring Duél to Manchester with a bill for fans of the more technical side of heavy metal.
Burning Witches, Hammer King – Manchester Academy 3: Live Review
The Witches & Kings tour comes to Manchester with Burning Witches and Hammer King and a feast of Metal.