Best known for unique house, minimal sound and groove-fuelled parties, the local label is partnering with one of the city’s leading mental health charities to raise funds at a time when mental health has never been so important.
According to ONS figures, more than 42 per cent of people said their mental health has suffered during the pandemic.
Off the back of yet another lockdown, there are concerns these figures may not improve.
So, with the damaging impacts that lockdown has had on people’s wellbeing, it’s vital that charities like Mind can continue to provide the support they do.
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Whilst we’re getting more and more reminders to check up on our loved ones throughout the pandemic, the Animal Crossing team are encouraging us to take a minute to think about others, too.
With their livestream at the weekend, the boys hope to raise some cash and awareness whilst having a lil’ boogie at the same time.
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The Animal Crossing crew will be joined by Michael James, Motus DJs and You&Me’s Josh Baker for 12 hours of vibes, direct from their brand-new never-before-seen venue The Loft.
To mark the occasion, they’ve also launched a limited-edition fundraiser t-shirt featuring those iconic Animal Crossing graphics.
The design highlights the idea that people may be struggling behind the smile they might put on.
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All profits will be donated to Mind – and you can grab one here.
Animal Crossing’s Olli Ryder said: “The question is: ‘how are you today?’
“A message to friends and family that is too often forgotten, yet the current impact has more meaning than you can ever appreciate.
“A spare moment from your day can change someone else’s for the better.”
Catch the main event on Saturday 28 November from 12pm – 12am over on the Animal Crossing Facebook and YouTube channels.
Most of all, don’t forget to ask:‘How are you today?’
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Charli XCX announces massive Manchester arena gig as part of long-awaited UK and European tour
Emily Sergeant
Charli XCX has finally given UK fans the news they’ve been waiting for.
After the genre-bending popstar announced back in June a series of US gigs this autumn to support and celebrate the release of her eighth studio albumMusic, Fashion, Film – which was met with critical acclaim following its release in late July – fans in her home country were wondering when she would announce UK dates to accompany these.
The 34-year-old been had hinting at a UK and European leg of the Music, Fashion, Film Tour on social media over the past couple of months, but nothing was set in stone as of yet.
Then last night, Charli took to Twitter to announce that she ‘finally’ had some information coming today (11 September), and then followed it up with a teaser video – sending fans into a frenzy.
And now, it has been announced this morning that Charli XCX will be taking to the Co-op Live stage early next year.
Support on the UK and European leg of the Music, Fashion, Film Tour will come from US popstar Audrey Hobert.
Hobert has been having somewhat of a star-making year herself in 2026 following the release of her own critically acclaimed debut album, Who’s The Clown?, last year – with her streams racking up daily and drawing in massive crowds on the festival circuit this summer.
Charli XCX – Music, Fashion, Film Tour UK & EU Dates 2027
13 February – 3Arena, Dublin
15 February – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
17 February – Co-op Live, Manchester
19 February – The O2, London
22 February – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam
24 February – Accor Arena, Paris
Upon release back in July, Music, Fashion, Film the album received acclaim from music critics, who praised its lyrical honesty and experimental production, as Charli took a sonic journey away from the undeniable mega hit that was her 2024 album BRAT, and into ‘Rock Music’ territory.
Music, Fashion, Film topped the charts in the UK and Australia, as well as in Belgium, Hungary, and New Zealand, while reaching the top 10 in countless other countries – including the US.
Charli XCX will be bringing the Music, Fashion, Film Tour to Manchester‘s Co-op Live on Wednesday 17 February 2027, and tickets will go on sale next week.
Featured Image – Henry Redcliffe (Publicity Picture)
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Oasis 2027 tour announcement is imminent, as drone show lights up Manchester
Daisy Jackson
An Oasis tour announcement appears to be officially on the way, with a huge drone display lighting up the skies above Manchester.
The Manchester band sent up drones above their beloved Manchester City’s home ground, the Etihad Stadium, which just so happens to be the venue that rumours are tipping for their 2027 tour dates.
And after weeks of teasing and cryptic videos, hints on X, and leaked dates, we finally know when Oasis will be announcing their 2027 tour for real.
The drones above Manchester late last night spelled out ‘Oasis. 4pm BST. 14.09.26’.
The display took place around 11pm, just as thousands of music fans were leaving an Evanescence gig as the nearby Co-op Live.
Liam and Noel Gallagher finally put aside their differences back in 2024, announcing an Oasis reunion tour for the summer of 2025.
Oasis Live ’25 set the world alight, and included five massive nights at Heaton Park in their native Manchester.
And it’s looking like their 2027 tour will be even bigger, with rumours suggesting a whopping 12 night residency at the Etihad Stadium next summer.
Hannah Starkie -
26th November 2020 
