Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

SHOCKING: Coop live | Mind Blowing Facts

Daniel Dubois: I’ll take out ‘trash’ Fabio Wardley on Saturday night

Daniel Dubois has been fired-up by a throwaway “bin man” remark from Fabio Wardley.

The Independent UK

Olivia Dean says she wants people to ‘be able to afford’ her shows

The singer previously called out the ticket resale market as ‘exploitative’ after some tickets were reportedly put on platforms at above face value.

Evening Standard

Olivia Dean, Lily Allen and CMAT among artists nominated for The Ivors

The peer-judged award ceremony celebrates and recognises songwriting and composing, with the winners announced on May 21.

Evening Standard

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Harry Styles remains at number one on album chart for a second week

Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally is the singer’s third number one album as a solo artist.

Evening Standard

Harry Styles scores biggest global debut of his career with new album

Pop star achieved a rare chart double with his single ‘American Girls’, while also landing the biggest first-week vinyl sales for any UK artist this century

The Independent UK

‘We’d love to host Brit Awards for years’, says Co-op Live boss

The arena in Manchester hosted the Brits as part of a two-year contract and will also host the 50th anniversary edition next year.

Evening Standard

Harry Styles review round-up: ’No one can match his level of pizzazz’

The former One Direction star’s fourth album has received mixed reviews, with one reviewer describing it as ‘the funkiest existential crisis in pop’.

Evening Standard

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Manchester 1, London 0: The Brits highs and lows

The Brits’ first appearance in Manchester turned out to be a triumph, with a winning bit of Manc edge

Evening Standard

Mark Ronson remembers Amy Winehouse during Brit Award acceptance speech

The record producer and DJ started his professional relationship with the singer almost 20 years ago.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Bez and co bring touch of ‘Madchester’ to Brit Awards in Manchester

The music awards are being held in the North West city for the first time, after nearly 50 years in London.

Evening Standard

In the groove: Manchester’s cult record shops and indie venues

As The BRIT Awards head to Manchester we take a look at the places that have made it such a crucial part of Britain’s music map

The Guardian - UK

Why live gigs matter more than ever – from the owner of Manchester’s iconic Night & Day cafe

With Manchester on the cusp of hosting The BRIT Awards for the first time, Night & Day boss Jennifer Smithson reveals the challenges facing grassroots spaces – and why live music should be celebrated and protected

The Guardian - UK

Raye review – dazzling display of range from old-school Vegas to Euro-dance

Switching from noirish drama to funk stomps, neo-soul to showgirl glamour, this is a big, bold show from a singer who has entered her ‘dramatic era’

The Guardian - UK

What we know about tickets for Harry Styles’ Co-op Live concert

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Harry Styles announces surprise gig at the Co-Op Live arena in Manchester – with tickets for £20

Pop star will celebrate the release of his new album ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’ by playing it in full

The Independent UK

Concertgoers warned ticket prices may rise after arenas hit with soaring taxes

Analysis of official government data has found valuations of big arenas in the UK will rise by up to 300%, sending tax bills surging.

Evening Standard

Sam Fender and Chappell Roan help bring £1.2bn tourism boost to North West

Sam Fender, Chappell Roan and the Foo Fighters brought music tourists to Manchester, while Taylor Swift’s tour brought overseas fans to the UK.

Evening Standard

Music fans share mixed reaction to BRITs departure from London : what to know about 2026 event

The iconic BRIT Awards will relocate from London to Manchester in 2026, prompting mixed reactions from music enthusiasts

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

BANG Premier

BRIT Awards moving to Manchester in 2026 after almost 50 years in London

The BRIT Awards will no longer be hosted at London's The O2 as of 2026.

The Guardian - UK

From early setbacks to a storming Springsteen show: Co-op Live, a year on

CEO of company behind arena in Manchester says he’s ‘proud of the bet we made’ as report details economic impact

Evening Standard

Co-op Live co-owner calls for regulation to help stop ticket touts

Tim Leiweke, boss of Oak View Group, said better technology and greater regulation was needed to stamp out illegal ticket resales.

The Guardian - UK

Massive Attack show at Co-op Live arena to offer 100% plant-based food

Band also encouraging gig-goers to follow their lead in taking the train to Manchester venue to reduce emissions

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re on the global map’: how Co-op Live bounced back from chaotic launch

Manchester music venue winning high praise from performers and concertgoers after being bitten by teething troubles

The Guardian - UK

Paul McCartney review – extraordinarily sublime and humblingly beautiful

Stretching an almost three-hour set from the Quarrymen through to the ‘final Beatles single’ this is like an arena-sized Last Night at the Proms, with Beatlemania

Evening Standard

Sir Paul McCartney says ‘it’s good to be back’ as UK leg of tour begins

The Beatles star played the Co-op Live arena in Manchester.

1 2 3 4

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Press Association

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.