Alana Springsteen – Manchester Academy 2
I was captivated by Alana when I watched her NPR Tiny Desk Performance last year and had been eagerly counting down the days until their second album “I HOPE THIS HELPS” was released. The album followed on from the success of “Twenty Something” released back in 2023, the new album details how Alana has prioritised herself: her wants, her wishes, her future, to enable her to grow.
Lola Young – O2 Apollo Manchester
“We must always remind ourselves of the power we hold as people” that’s the message Lola Young has given us on the second night of her UK Tour her at Manchester’s o2 Apollo.
The Lemon Twigs – Manchester Academy 2
We’re nearing the end of possibly the warmest week of the year in Manchester as everyone makes their way into Academy 2. There are collective sighs of relief as we reach the cool venue, in a matter of hours this room shifts to a packed-out crowd that are dancing, singing and toe-tapping along to every word as we celebrate the band's new album and their eighth time in Manchester.
Folk Bitch Trio – Deaf Institute, Manchester
It’s a Sunday night, and a sold-out crowd is ready and waiting for the Folk Bitch Trio. It’s the second time the band have performed in Manchester, and it certainly won’t be the last.
DMA’s – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
The Manchester crowds have a lot of love for the band, and this was proven through the phenomenal demand for a second night.