Blossoms announce huge outdoor Manchester show for summer 2024

Burna Boy has announced that he is set to return to London Stadium for a show in June 2024.The Afrobeats star made history in June this year when he became the first-ever African artist to headline a UK stadium, where he brought out special guests Stormzy, Dave and J Hus.The Nigerian artist has announced now that he’ll be returning to London Stadium as part of his ‘I Told Them…Tour’ on Saturday, June 29, 2024 for a special performance alongside his band, The Outsiders.Tickets will go on sale this Friday (November 24) at 10am GMT from here or here. Alternatively, there will be a priority sale ahead of general release on Wednesday (November 22) from 10am GMT here.“London holds a special place in my heart, the energy and love from my fans here is unmatched,” said Burna Boy in a statement.

Courteeners have announced that they will head to Lytham Festival in 2024 for their one and only North of England show of the summer.The Manchester-based band – comprised of Liam Fray, Michael Campbell and Daniel Moores – are the first headlining act to be announced as part of the five-night festival, with their set slated to take place on Friday, July 5.The Kooks and indie pop singer Nieve Ella have been announced as opening support for the show date. Tickets for the festival date are set to go on general sale on Friday, November 24 at 9:30am local time.

Lil Uzi Vert has claimed that they never agreed to perform a headlining set at Rolling Loud‘s California festival in March next year.The ‘Just Wanna Rock’ rapper – who uses they/them pronouns – took to Instagram to post a story last night (November 14) hours after the rap and hip-hop festival unveiled its 2024 line-up for California. Besides Lil Uzi Vert, Nicki Minaj and Post Malone were also named as headliners.A post shared by Rolling Loud (@rollingloud)However, Uzi wrote on their Instagram Story: “I never said I was doing rolling loud don’t understand why my name is on here”.

Jamie Webster has announced details of an intimate Christmas performance taking place in his Liverpool hometown next month. Find ticket details below.Set to be held at the O2 Academy on December 16, the show comes amid Webster’s ongoing run of UK shows that continue throughout November.

Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer has expressed concerns about Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford's state of mind, insisting he currently looks 'unhappy' and 'moody'.

It's been a chilly start to the weekend, with many parts of Greater Manchester waking up to one of the first frosts of the winter on Saturday morning. But it looks like it's going to be a bright and sunny Saturday, with temperatures warming up as we head into this afternoon.

The National have today (November 10) unveiled details of huge new UK and European tour dates. Check out all the ticket details and dates below.The band will play The Eden Project on July 2 with support from This Is The Kit.

Lucy Rose has shared details of a one-off performance, set to take place in London next spring. Find ticket details below.The upcoming live show follows on the heels of her recently released new single, ‘Could You Help Me’, and is set to arrive shortly after the singer performs at her previously announced intimate show at Ronnie Scott’s.Set to take place on April 25, the headline stop will take place at The Roundhouse venue, and will be held as part of the venue’s annual ‘In The Round Festival”.

Tate McRae has announced plans to release a new album and embark on a world tour in 2024.‘Think Later’, the follow-up to her 2022 debut ‘I Used To Think I Could Fly’ will be released on December 8 via RCA Records.

Fightstar have announced that they are reuniting for a one-off London show to mark the band’s 20th anniversary – find all the details below.The London post-hardcore group, who are fronted by Busted’s Charlie Simpson, formed back in 2003. They’ve since released four studio albums together, the latest being 2015’s ‘Behind The Devil’s Back’.Today (November 6) Fightstar have confirmed that they’ll return in 2024 for their first live show in almost a decade.

Cristiano Ronaldo could make a sensational WWE debut in Saudi Arabia, according to reports.

Sleater-Kinney have announced that they will perform an intimate album launch show in London next week.The Washington, US-formed indie rockers are set to release their 11th album ‘Little Rope’ on January 19 via Loma Vista Recordings and you can pre-order it here.The duo, comprising Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein, will launch the album at a small club show with Rough Trade downstairs at The Dome on November 8. Fans can buy tickets for the event here.Check out the band’s announcement here:A post shared by Sleater-Kinney (@sleater_kinney)Tickets for the band’s 2024 North American are also on sale now here and you can visit Sleater-Kinney’s website for more information.The band also play London’s Pitchfork festival and perform in Mexico City this month.Sleater-Kinney tour dates:NOVEMBER 2023 8 – London, UK, downstairs at The Dome 10 – London, UK, Pitchfork London Roundhouse19 – Mexico City, MX, Corona CapitalFEBRUARY 202428 – San Diego, CA., The Observatory North Park29 – Las Vegas, NV, Brooklyn BowlMARCH 202401 – Tempe, AZ, Marquee Theatre02 – Albuquerque, NM, El Rey Theater04 – Tulsa, OK, Cain’s Ballroom05 – Dallas, TX, Studio at the Factory06 – Austin, TX, ACL Live at the Moody Theater08 – New Orleans, LA, Joy Theater09 – Atlanta, GA, The Eastern11 – Norfolk, VA, The NorVa12 – Washington, DC, The Anthem13 – Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Steel14 – Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Steel16 – New York, NY, Racket17 – Boston, MA, Paradise Rock Club18 – Philadelphia, PA, Theatre of Living Arts20 – Columbus, OH, Newport Music Hall21 – Chicago, IL, Riviera Theatre22 – Madison, WI, The Sylvee23 – St. Paul, MN, Palace Theatre25 – Kansas City, MO, The Truman26 – Denver, CO, Mission Ballroom28 – Los Angeles, CA, The Wiltern29 – Los Angeles, CA,

Walking into Manchester’s AO Arena on Thursday night, it dawned on me that waiting to see JLS is a joy I’ve experienced for more than half of my life. But this time - I had butterflies...

Blossoms have today announced the 'biggest' headline show of their career. The Stockport five-piece will perform a huge homecoming gig at Wythenshawe Park next August bank holiday weekend.

A live orchestra is set to perform the scores of some of the most played and beloved video games in a live show in Manchester.

Rio Ferdinand says off-field matters have hampered Erik ten Hag’s ability to fully concentrate on football matters at Manchester United, suggesting no other manager in English football has experienced such a chaotic start to their tenure.

Manchester United head into the 191st Manchester derby hoping, rather than expecting, to come away with something.

Greater Manchester's civic leaders have called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.

A public inquiry into the Government's handling and axing of the HS2 rail route to Manchester should be held, transport leaders in Greater Manchester have agreed.

Pulp and PJ Harvey have been announced as the first headliners of Øya Festival 2024.The 25th-anniversary edition of the event is due to take place at Tøyenparken in Oslo, Norway between August 7 and 10. Week-long tickets are on sale now – you can buy yours here.Today (October 26), organisers revealed that Pulp and Harvey will co-headline Øya ’24 on Wednesday, August 7.