It has been 35 years since Rapper’s Delight became the first breakthrough rap song, paving the way for countless acts to follow. In that time The Sugarhill Gang have seen their material become some of the most sampled, a fact which they are acutely aware of. After Peter Parker (aka the DJ from Fingathing) had…
Country music twins Ward Thomas made a barnstorming return to Manchester on Wednesday evening with an excellent show at The Castle. For anybody who has ever watched Hart of Dixie, you’ll appreciate that at times it was just like being at the Rammer Jammer (for anybody not familiar with the programme – it’s a compliment!)….
If you are a fan of dance and went to the Lowry Theatre to see Flashmob this past week, then I’m sure you weren’t disappointed! Flashmob: Where Dance Worlds Collide was a fantastically energetic performance, bringing together a wealth of talent and an eclectic mix of dance styles, to create a show that earned itself…
We’d heard the tales of the riotous gigs which The Orwells put on, where the rules go out the window, and everybody just cuts loose in a frenzy of raucous fun. Now was the time to put this to the test, to see whether their live gigs were quite as mental as we’d been lead…
Cards on the table, I’m a Gabriella Cilmi fan. I’d wanted to see her live for a long time but circumstances continually conspired against me – even snow and ice got in on the act one time to prevent me from seeing her. So when this tour was announced I was on the verge of booking…
The Last Days of Troy, written by Simon Armitage, whom most people will know for his award winning poetry, takes Homer’s classic poem, The Iliad and fuses it with Virgil’s Aeneid, to create a truly dramatic depiction of the story of the final days of the Trojan War. Making her first appearance for the Royal…
Last night we headed off to the RNCM to watch internationally acclaimed vocalist, David Serero’s One Man Musical – and what a show it was! Arriving on the Studio Theatre stage looking rather dapper, wearing a suit and a huge smile, the 32 year old French Baritone provided an hour and a half’s truly entertaining…
If you are not familiar with Kristyna Myles’ music – you need to be! We were fortunate enough to attend Kristyna’s album launch at the Deaf Institute and were left in absolutely no doubt as to her amazing talent. Three fantastic bands and artists supported the Kristyna Myles gig – Miss 600, Sam Gray and…
Last night, we had the pleasure of watching one of Shakespeare’s best comedies, Much Ado About Nothing, brought to the Royal Exchange Theatre by Maria Aberg, who is making her Royal Exchange directing debut. Originally set in 16th century Messina, Italy, a somewhat modernised production brought the play into a twentieth century, post-war setting as…
In the lottery of life, Nina Nesbitt hasn’t done too badly at all. At the age of 19, she’s an experienced gigger, launched her debut album, Peroxide, scored an army of fans, she’s certainly got the looks and style and she’s definitely got the talent to match. Almost a regular on the Manchester live scene, she…
