Neighbourhood Fest is nearly upon us once again and, better yet, this year we here at Audio North are making our debut as hosts at one of the most iconic gig spaces in Manchester.
There are a whopping 16 stages located across the city centre at Neighbourhood 2024, all rather handily just a short walk from each other (one of the many reasons we love it), including the likes of Gorilla, Albert Hall, Manchester Academy and more.
With names like Sam Fender, Mabel and Holly Humberstone as well as established live favourites Yungblud, Declan McKenna, Mahalia, The Lathums and more all having played the all-day music festival in the past, you never know what stars are going to spring up each year.
However, one thing we do know is that we’ve landed an unreal lineup for our hosted stage as Audio North will be welcoming punters into the one and only O2 Ritz – here are the current stage times.
As always with live music, set times change but here’s what time our acts are due to be on.
Not a bad few names, right?
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With fast-rising Wrexham outfit The Royston Club – who will still be fresh off joining none other than Liam Gallagher in Malta for his massive weekender – getting things started late in the afternoon, we’ll be off to a stormer from minute one.
After that, we’ve got fast-rising hip-hop artist ADMT who will be mixing up the genres on show before indie favourites The Academic bring those infectious choruses and upbeat guitar riffs back to the forefront.
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Then, to round out the evening at the Ritz, spoken wordsmith and hip-hop artist Anthony Szmierek will be topping the bill as the evening headliner and we cannot wait. If you’ve never seen him do his thing live, just you wait…
And there’s much more than that, of course, with other North West locals like Seb Lowe, Red Rum Club, Corella and the mighty Pale Waves headlining the entire thing, Neighbourhood Festival 2024 is going to be one to remember.
Manchester’s biggest multi-venue music festival is genuinely one of our favourite events on the entire calendar and even though the Weekender in Warrington is having a year off, they never let you down with this city staple.
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Rest assured, not only is the Rtiz a Manchester favourite for a reason but we here at Audio North know how to have a good time – and then some…
There are some tickets left for Neighbourhood Festival 2024 so grab yours HERE while you still can.
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Elbow announce three very intimate shows in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Elbow have announced a three-night Manchester residency, and they’ll be playing a much more intimate venue than their usual.
The Bury-formed rock legends have announced a run of ‘very special’ intimate gigs to celebrate 25 years of their debut studio album, Asleep In The Back.
Elbow frontman Guy Garvey has said the band want it to be a ‘time machine night’ for both them and their fans.
Last time Elbow played a hometown gig, it was an enormous outdoor summer show at Castlefield Bowl in Manchester.
And the time before that, they were opening the UK’s largest indoor arena, the Co-op Live (admittedly, they weren’t supposed to open the venue, but its opening got delayed to land on the date of their gig).
So to see them play to a crowd of just 1,500 people is not an occurrence we’re likely to see again for a while.
Elbow have just announced three intimate Manchester gigs, performing at the O2 Ritz this November.
They’ll perform their debut, Asleep In The Back, in its entirety, along with selected B-sides and rarities.
Speaking of the announcement, Guy Garvey said: “It’s fascinating for us to revisit the atmosphere we created, and the Ritz feels like the perfect setting to capture that atmosphere.
“A time machine night for us and for the fans. See you there.”
Elbow will perform at O2 Ritz Manchester on Friday 20, Saturday 21, and Sunday 22 November.
Tickets will go on general sale from 10am on Friday 4 September HERE, with an artist presale from 10am on Wednesday 2 September.
Andy Burnham’s favourite Manchester pub, restaurant, neighbourhood and Sunday roast
Daisy Jackson
Andy Burnham’s favourite pub, restaurant, neighbourhood, and Sunday roast have been revealed – and the man’s got taste.
Old footage of now-PM Andy Burnham chatting to content creator Isaac Likes has been doing the rounds again, and while the interview dates back to before Andy left us and headed down to the big smoke, his Manchester recommendations still stand.
From his go-to neighbourhood and favourite pub to where he heads for a Sunday roast, and even the song he likes to play when he gets behind the decks, Burnham gave us a glimpse into his ideal Manchester day.
First up, there’s the Northern Quarter, which Burnham reckons has to be his favourite neighbourhood in the city.
He said: “Got to be the Northern Quarter. It’s the place where it’s all happening.”
When it comes to food, he singled out Firehouse, sitting on the edge of the Northern Quarter, as one of his favourite places to eat. He also gave a shoutout to its sister venue Ramona, where he’s been known to get behind the decks.
Andy said: “On the edge of the Northern Quarter, Firehouse is a place I love to go. Ramona Pizza, I’ve DJ’d there – if the mayor DJs there it’s gotta be alright.”
For a proper pint, Burnham’s choice is a little more traditional, saying his favourite pub is the ‘proper old school’ Peveril of the Peak.
The beautiful tiled pub was recently named the best in the UK, just days before its legendary landlady Nancy passed away.
When Sunday rolls around, Burnham said he has a couple of options up his sleeve. The Wharf in Castlefield gets a mention, as does Edinburgh Castle up in Ancoats.
The Peveril of the Peak pub in ManchesterThe Edinburgh CastleFirehouseSome of Andy Burnham’s favourite places in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
He said: “We love our gravy, we drink it by the pint in Manchester.”
Of course, no conversation with Burnham about Manchester would be complete without talking music.
Asked to name the best Manchester band of all time, he offered a few contenders – The Smiths, New Order, and, ultimately, The Stone Roses.
“The band I think are quintessentially Manchester is The Stone Roses. That was peak Manchester,” he said.
Danny Jones -
25th September 2024 
