Two boxes illuminated the stage as electronic guitars reverbed through Manchester Academy. The crowd, which had sold out the event, grew ever wilder in anticipation. Nina’s husky vocal that opens the track Somebody Special was heard faintly from the wings before she stepped out onto the stage, reflecting the spotlights in
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Festival time is almost here and in homage to one of our favourite round ups of the year, here’s our hot picks from festivals in the UK and Europe as VIVA celebrates its 10th anniversary this year! We’ve got a list of events for you to get your ‘groove
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The lights dim. Floral art waves around a circular screen centre stage, the gentle piano riff featured in Lost in Japan gently plays and the crowd goes wild. Out of nowhere Shawn Mendes rises up from beneath and strums his famous guitar ready for what was set to be a
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The UK & Irish release of LIAM GALLAGHER: AS IT WAS, will hit the cinemas 7th June 2019. It tells the honest and emotional story of how one of the most electrifying rock’n’roll frontmen went from the dizzying heights of his champagne supernova years in Oasis to living on the
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Finishing off his UK Tour, George Ezra stunned fans at Manchester Arena with his cheery pop guitar and deep vocals, creating the perfect party atmosphere. Following pop goddess support act, Sigrid, the stage began to morph into a cozy bedroom, with regal lamps and giant windows, and it felt
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Birmingham Royal Ballet is delighting audiences at the Lowry this week with a magical performance of Beauty and the Beast. The company excels in this classic fairytale, a revival of a 2003 creation, choreographed by director David Bintley. The production is grandiose, taking the audience into a fantasy
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“We only ever had one argument, but it lasted 20 years!” Lighthouse Family, one of the most successful bands of the late 90s and early 00s, return with a new studio album after a gap of 18 years. ‘Blue Sky In Your Head’ will be released on May
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We went along to review the highly anticipated show of Becky Hill. She was back in town this week performing on stage at Manchester Academy to a room packed full of party goers and fans of her music. Last year, the artist who shot to fame on The Voice,
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Steven Spielberg’s ground-breaking dinosaur hit continues to spawn sequels and Home Alone is loved all year-round movie – despite being a festive flick. The Matrix, which turns 20 years old this year, has been lauded for taking CGI to a new level and influencing a host of movies including countless
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The Iconic US R&B band have announced an extra date on their exclusive UK tour, bringing them to Manchester this spring. One of the biggest selling bands of a generation, Boys II Men are BACK! The multi-Grammy, Billboard and MOBO award-winning trio will return to the UK
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