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Review: Peter Andre - Apollo

Shorn of bouncy-castle Katie and appearing on a stage rather than on the telly, it’s hard to believe that this really is flesh-and-blood Peter Andr... Read More

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CityLife's gig guide

Our rundown of all upcoming gigs in the Manchester area, from the MEN Arena to Mint Lounge.

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3rd Oct, Apollo Theatre Scouting For Girls
7th May, Apollo Theatre Marina and the Diamonds
23rd May, Manchester Academy 2 + 3 + Club Academy Bad Company
2nd Apr, Manchester Evening News Arena (MEN Arena) The Oldham Tinkers and Bernard Wrigley
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Eliza Carthy

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Review: Lynyrd Skynyrd - The Apollo

By Simon A Morrison

In front of a swamp backdrop, with Confederate flags flying, Lynyrd Skynyrd piledrive through their back catalogue in a valiant attempt to turn a Monday night in Ardwick into a scene from The Dukes of Hazard.

Review: Stereophonics - MEN Arena

By Deborah Linton

It's hard to believe it's some 13 years since Welsh rockers Stereophonics brought us Word Gets Around. Bringing a festival atmosphere to the MEN Arena, it was the songs that have stood the test of the past decade that shone for the band's loyal following.

Review: Lily Allen and Dizzee Rascal - MEN Arena

By Gary Ryan

Lily Allen is battling illness. “I’ve got a bout of bronchitis so sorry if my singing’s a bit s***,” she apologies, before adding “Not that it’s any good to begin with.”

Review: The XX - Academy 2

By Simon S Wright

The last time The XX were in Manchester, they were hosted by The Deaf Institute; a small intimate venue. Less than six months later, the London three piece find themselves playing a sold out Academy 2.

Review: Brendan Benson – Academy 2

By Sarah Walters

There was a time – let’s call it pre-Raconteurs – when Brendan Benson seemed like a fragile performer. Then a shy but engaging solo artist formerly backed by a fairly temporary band of fine pickers, Benson stole all the attention on stage but never really looked comfortable in its gaze.

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