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Rock music snobs have often said that the appeal of The Editors lies in the production values of their studio work. Having seen this show at the Manchester Apollo, it's clear to me that the four-piece band from Birmingham can indeed impress when they're playing live too. Read more…

Had the japing brothers Jedward won the latest series of X Factor, then this would probably be the show's last ever live tour. Read more…

Jenkins is the latest in a long line of singers to bridge the gap between classical and popular music - and, with the looks to go along with the incredible voice and the sweet-girl-from-the-valleys demeanour, it’s no wonder she’s become so popular. Read more…

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 Andre, the singer whose life and loves have been distilled through reality show hell for what seems like forever. Read more…

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. Read more…