As they join the ranks of fast-rising alt-pop acts ready to take on the world, Balu Brigada’s UK tour makes its stop in Manchester.
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Adding on to what’s already been a stellar 2026, The Scratch bring their mix of metal and Celtic folk to Manchester for things to get even better.
With a packed crowd and a slew of eerie, enigmatic alt-metal cuts to hand, SKYND make as big an impression as possible as they arrive in Manchester.
Wrapping up a year that’s seen their alt-country / indie-rock uniqueness take off to new heights, Divorce bring their UK tour to Manchester.
They’re one of the buzziest bands in indie-pop and shoegaze at the minute, and as NewDad’s UK tour kicks off in Manchester, that doesn’t look likely to change in a hurry.
Make Them Suffer return to the UK after half a decade, and their metalcore onslaught hasn’t dulled in all that time, even slightly.
One of metalcore’s (statistical) bands of the moment make their UK return, packing a short headline set that’s made up for by the stacked undercard of Crystal Lake, UnityTX and Graphic Nature.
Embarking on an alt-pop adventure all of her own, Lauren Mayberry breaks away from CHVRCHES and, on her solo headline tour, continues to shine all the same.
Veering away from purer pop-punk brings out a new dimension of Four Year Strong, and as they’re joined by Koyo and Shoreline in Manchester, it’s no less exhilarating.
Nova Twins’ meteoric rise continues as they hit Liverpool with Witch Fever and Uninvited last week, and you can check out our full review and photo galleries here.