Years & Years have announced a new set of tour dates for the Spring of 2016, which will see the free-piece led by frontman Olly Alexander perform at Manchester’s Apollo on 2 April 2016. The dates follow overwhelming demand for tickets for their current tour which stops off at Manchester’s Albert Hall on 18 October….
The Whitworth Art Gallery is launching a new exhibition, Art_Textiles, celebrating the unique relationship between fine art and the Whitworth’s internationally significant textiles collection. Exploring the ambivalent status of textiles as an art medium, the exhibition will look at how textiles are playing an increasingly central role in contemporary art practice, and how artists have…
Odd-pop four piece Gengahr are set to perform at Manchester’s Deaf Institute as part of their biggest headline tour to date. The band, who have supported the likes of The Maccabees and The Strokes have had a busy 2015 packing in an Australian tour, numerous festival appearances including Glastonbury and the small matter of the…
We talk to the synth-pop geniuses ahead of their Ruby Lounge gig After a highly impressive performance at Manchester’s Ruby Lounge in April in support of their EP Arrive Alone, Leave Alone and a stunning recent slot at the Castle, Manchester based synth-pop quartet Girl Friend are set to return to the Ruby Lounge on…
MOSI is set to host an adults only evening of sensory perception and foodie fun at their Cravings Late night on Wednesday 28 October. The evening will celebrate the launch of the Museum of Science and Industry’s new food meets science exhibition Cravings: Does Your Food Control You. Opening at the Museum of Science and…
Electronic duo Monarchy are set to rip up the UK dance floors again with a limited number of live shows including Manchester’s Deaf Institute on 15 October. The shows come in the midst of a full European tour for Andrew Armstrong and Ra Black following the release of their latest album Abnocto and a 10-track…
A new exhibition of Schiaparelli and Thirties Fashion opens tomorrow, 8 October at the Gallery of Costume, Platt Hall. The exhibition will show 25 pieces, exploring the fashion of the 1930’s and highlighting the work of Elsa Schiaparelli, the most significant female couturier of the period. Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) is celebrated for her creativity both…
Glasgow-based country duo Raintown are set for a busy week with the highly anticipated second album Writing On The Wall set for release on 9 October and then a run of tour dates which sees the award winning group perform at Manchester Academy 3 on 14 October. In their three year history Raintown, the only…
Massive Attack have announced a European tour. The first headline tour in over five years will see Massive Attack performing in Manchester at the O2 Apollo on 28 January 2016. The news comes as Massive Attack reveal that they will be releasing new music later in the year, although details remain to be confirmed. Young…
Multi-platinum selling Bryan Adams has announced a new tour in support of his forthcoming album Get Up. Get Up marks Bryan Adams’ thirteenth studio album, featuring nine new songs and four accoustic versions. The album is produced by ELO frontman Jeff Lynne and co-written with long-time collaborator Jim Vallance. The 10-date Get Up Tour will see the…
