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Review: Slam Dunk Festival at twenty years old
Slam Dunk Festival delivers a brilliant twentieth year at Temple Newsam in Leeds after developing an extensive history in the city
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Beauty in the madness: 'Sandbox' by The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects bring new sonic textures to their sound on their first album in fourteen years.
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Live review: Holly Humberstone welcomes Manchester into her 'Cruel World'
Budding popstar brings a spellbinding show to New Century Hall to celebrate the release of her sophomore record
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STARSTRUCK! at Eagle Inn: The sonic revolution wears denim and sunglasses
STARSTRUCK! gives Salford a glimpse of the future in a showcase night of new musical talent
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Live review: Laufey at Co-Op Live
The Icelandic star displays her traditional jazz influences with an exciting special guest at Co-Op Live
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Preview: Slam Dunk North 2026
The UK's premier pop-punk festival marks two decades of the scene with a line-up that justifies every penny of the ticket price
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Album review: Mitski - 'Nothing's About to Happen to Me'
Mitski's latest record melds the rock sound of her earlier work with model storytelling
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Dear Manchester, Count them In: All Time Low's pop-punk spectacle
All Time Low bring energy and nostalgia to Manchester's Co-op Live for their 'Everyone's Talking' world tour
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Album review: Dry Cleaning's 'Secret Love'
The third studio album by South London's spoken word masters should be kept anything but secret as the quartet explore unchartered genres, humour, and musicianship whilst…
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Live review: Neck Deep bring 'Life's Not Out to Get You' to Manchester Academy
Wrexham pop-punk heroes deliver a show in celebration of the tenth anniversary of their debut album
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A Budget Overshadowed: How an OBR Leak Shaped Reeves' Toughest Week Yet
Rachel Reeves' November Budget sought to stabilise public finances and cut child poverty, but its impact was eclipsed by a major OBR leak that triggered fierce political fallout
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Hans Zimmer at Co-Op Live: When cinema meets symphony
Iconic film score composer Hans Zimmer performs a selection of his most recognisable suites at Co-Op Live