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PHOTOS: Jalen Ngonda – Academy, Manchester – 02/11/2026

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  • Posted on November 6, 2026November 6, 2026

After a year of nonstop rising up the ranks of soul and R&B, Jalen Ngonda’s latest UK tour arrives at Manchester’s Academy.

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LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: Against The Current – Academy, Manchester – 01/11/2026

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  • Posted on November 3, 2026November 3, 2026

The newest phase of Against The Current serves as a proper reintroduction, with all the qualities to make it their best yet.

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PHOTOS: Creeper – Academy, Manchester – 10/10/2026

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  • Posted on October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

As well-honed as ever, Creeper bring their gothic-rock bombast back to Manchester.

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LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: AFI – Academy, Manchester – 22/08/2026

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  • Posted on August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

The decade-long wait for AFI’s UK return is brought to a close, and they’re on the form of their lives to do so.

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PHOTOS: The All-American Rejects – Academy, Manchester – 14/06/2026

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  • Posted on June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Off the back of their new album and a big appearance at Download, The All-American Rejects continue their rejuvenated run with a show in Manchester.

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PHOTOS: Del Water Gap – Academy, Manchester – 14/03/2026

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  • Posted on March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

Del Water Gap brings his reflective indie-pop to Manchester’s Academy.

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LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: Less Than Jake – Academy, Manchester – 05/03/2026

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  • Posted on March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

The ever-reliable, ever-riotous ska-punk party of Less Than Jake rolls into Manchester, with a killer support lineup to boot.

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PHOTOS: grandson – Academy, Manchester – 26/02/2026

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  • Posted on March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

grandson brings his charged rap-rock to Manchester’s Academy on his latest UK tour.

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LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: Airbourne – Academy, Manchester – 25/02/2026

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  • Posted on March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

They’re about as deep as a paddling pool (and about as innovative as one, too), but Airbourne channel all their energies into red-blooded rock ‘n’ roll for some pretty great fun.

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PHOTOS: Avatar – Academy, Manchester – 15/02/2026

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  • Posted on February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

The grand, manic theatricality of Avatar’s melodeath arrives at Manchester’s Academy.

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