Fisher, a major headliner at this year’s Parklife festival, has pulled out of the event with just one week to go.
Fisher announced this afternoon that he was facing ‘times of uncertainty’, along with his wife Chloe, relating to the health of his unborn child.
The Australian DJ and producer has been advised to ‘stay close to home’ with his family and so has pulled out of all upcoming shows.
He was due to debut a European exclusive performance of Under Construction, with Chris Lake, which first appeared at Coachella in 2023.
Along with Doja Cat, Disclosure, and Becky Hill, Fisher was one of the biggest names on the bill for this year’s Parklife.
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In a statement shared by the festival today, Fisher wrote: “I wanted to share an update about my upcoming show at Parklife.
Parklife has revealed its 2024 line-up and headliners. (Credit: Anthony Nooney)
“Chloe’s due date isn’t until later in June so I had all intention on making Parklife (and all the other shows I’ve had to miss). However this little unborn human has had other plans.
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“We’ve had a few minor hiccups the past few weeks and our Dr has recommended I stay close to home and be with Chloe during these times of uncertainty.”
Parklife then added: “We wish Fisher and his family all the best at this time and look forward to welcoming him back to the festival in the very near future.
“Further details on programming updates will follow in the coming days.”
Fisher and his wife Chloe announced they were expecting their first child last Christmas, after four years of trying for their much-wanted baby.
She had written: “Although this post is the single most happiest moment in my life, I know how incredibly hard announcements like these are for those struggling with infertility. After 4 years of trying to convince, 1000’s of needles, 8 rounds of IVF, multiple surgeries, I’ve lived this nightmare & I know this pain and suffering all too well, NO ONE deserves to endure this feeling.
“I feel you all, I see you all & completely understand the disappointment & sadness you are all feeling. Please stay positive & manifest your healthy baby… I pray you hold your miracle in your arms soon. My heart is with you.”
One giant house party – Ne-Yo and Akon at Co-op Live, Manchester
Hollie Wells
‘So Sick’ of seeing pilates and matcha; when all you need is a messy naughties night out? Iconic duo Ne-Yo and Akon can, apparently, take you there.
Imagine the best house party of the 2010s with 20,000 of your favourite guests on perfect form, and you know what Co-op Live has been like for the last two nights for R&B royalty Ne-Yo and Akon.
Hosting a collaborative catalogue of bangers from both the stars, the atmosphere was buzzing with nostalgia and a readiness to have the ‘Time of Our Lives.’
Not only were we treated to two icons, they shared the stage with amazingly talented dancers, performing on the ground and in the sky, and perfectly embodying the showmanship of Ne-Yo and AKON and amplifying the party atmosphere.
It feels like there are endless group numbers, and if that wasn’t enough, these dancers start hanging on aerial silks from the rafters of Co-op Live by one foot and dropping into the splits on Ne-Yo’s lap. Casual.
This is a night for screaming timeless heartbreak anthems like ‘Angel’ and ‘Lonely’, throwing some ‘Dangerous’ dance moves, and throwing your arms around your best pal while copious amounts of confetti fall over you.
Not only did we get the classics, the packed audience of party people were presented with a dance-battle style compilation of tunes that the singer-songwriters were involved with.
And of course, they had a plethora of perfect numbers, including Rhianna’s ‘Hate that I Love You’, Gwen Stefani’s ‘The Sweet Escape’ and Beyoncé’s ‘Irreplaceable.’ A triad of divas, and these songs never get old.
With a running time of two hours and forty minutes, it is clear that these two are not short on hits.
Needing an interval at a gig is a flex and I would confidently say this Manchester crowd would have parted all night long, particularly the three lucky ladies who were called on stage to two-step with Ne-Yo. The office wont believe that on Monday.
If you’re craving a time-hop to 2010 and a setlist with zero flops, you’re in safe hands with Ne-Yo and Akon.
Rare picture of David Bowie’s legendary one-off gig in Stockport unearthed
Danny Jones
A rare picture taken from the night of the late, great David Bowie’s legendary one-off gig in Stockport has been unearthed by a local whilst digging through his loft.
Imagine having that kind of history just squirrelled away in an attic…
As revealed by Stockport Music Story, after being supplied with the image by David Maynard, the snap was shared more than half a century on from the much-mythologised moment in Greater Manchester music history.
In fact, it was put on display and posted on social media quite literally 56 years to the day since Bowie played his only Stopfordian set on 27 April, 1970.
Maynard himself is featured in the newly discovered photograph (second from the left) and was one of the select and lucky few who were in the room for that very special show.
Organised by a group of teens on behalf of the Stockport Schools’ Students’ Union, the performance took place at the long-gone Poco a Poco music venue and club over in Heaton Chapel.
The storied space hosted many big names over the years – Gerry Marsden, Freddie Starr, Hank Marvin and more – but sadly closed in May of 1987 following a fire.
It went on to become the popular Hinds Head pub, which still serves punters to this day, but once had the honour of hosting a true artistic great and British icon.
For anyone wondering, this is indeed the same night on which David Robert Jones (yes, that’s Bowie‘s full birth name) missed his train home and had to sleep on the railway platform.
Here’s a BBC segment covering the tale back on its 55th anniversary in April 2025.
It may be a small and somewhat curious claim to fame, but native love the legend of it all nonetheless.
As for the other individuals pictured alongside him, Stockport Music Story (SMS) said: “The names of the people we know are David Maynard (2nd left), Roz Wood (3rd left), David Bowie, Bill Frost (2nd right), Stewart Rigby (right).”
They go on to add: “It would be amazing to find out who the other people in the photograph are and what they remember from that night.” We sincerely hope they do.
You can now see the plaque up close and personal at Stockport Station for yourselves and as for SMS’s growing archive of the region’s creative culture, you can find out tonnes more about other pieces of SK heritage right HERE.
Daisy Jackson -
31st May 2024 
