On Friday December 7th, The Warehouse Project’s final series at Sore Street impressed again with a Detroit-heavy line-up for ‘WHP Presents’. This edition of Manchester’s powerhouse night began with a tinge of controversy soon after […]
Jon Hopkins: Manchester Albert Hall – Review
On 22nd of November Manchester’s Warehouse Project and Now Wave brought one of the most accomplished electronic musicians to town, Jon Hopkins. Playing in the esteemed Albert Hall, the stage was set to be a […]
Channel 4 Announces Plans for New Headquarters in Leeds
Channel 4 have announced plans for a new national headquarters in Leeds, following a board meeting on 31st October. The city was unexpectedly chosen ahead of ‘front-runners’ Birmingham and Greater Manchester, both of which were […]
In Manchester and Leeds, are austerity measures leading to rising crime rates?
Police cuts across the UK have been an increasingly discussed issue across the last year. It is one that has also become increasingly politicised with the Labour Party frequently attacking Tory austerity policies that have […]
Sonia Boyce’s Explorations of Identity, Britishness and Race
Until July 22nd 2018, Manchester Art Gallery presents the long overdue and first retrospective exhibition of the Black British artist Sonia Boyce and indeed through its thoughtful curation, it is worth the much-anticipated wait. From […]
Pep Guardiola is building a dynasty on one half of Manchester; the other half can merely stand by and hark back to glories of the past
One moment, in Manchester City’s decisive 3-1 victory over Everton on Saturday evening, encapsulated – more than any other – what this seasons’ champions-in-waiting are all about. And what their neighbours are so distant from. […]
Parklife Launch Petition to Make the Festival a Bank Holiday Weekend
The boss of Parklife Festival in Manchester is calling for the festival weekend to be a bank holiday. He argues that it would be better for the economy to spread out the May bank holidays, […]
10 ways to de-stress now that exams are done.
There’s no two ways about it, exams are stressful. But now, thankfully, for most of us they’re over. So here are 10 ways to de-stress now that you’re free. Meet your friends for a coffee […]
Drumcode Does Not Disappoint
Adam Beyer’s incredible career is an unapologetic testament to the power of sticking to your guns and ignoring trends elsewhere. Whether he’s playing his renowned blend of militant, stripped down underground techno or catering for […]
Campus Watch
University of St Andrews, Scotland: One student suspended and six disciplined after ‘acid attack threat’ One student has been suspended and six disciplined after indirect threats made through a Facebook group chat. These threats were made […]