Clubland’s iconic annual arena gigs are back and bigger than ever for 2024 and it wouldn’t be a proper tour without a massive Manchester date.
The legendary music brand, record publisher and TV channel might have started out selling compilation albums back in 2002, but they quickly went on to dominate the pop and dance charts throughout the noughties and the name has gone on to become a global phenomenon.
2008 saw the first-ever Clubland Live tour, playing to tens of thousands of people all over the country and now a decade and a half later, this celebration of nearly 30 years of pop, dance and club music sells out every single year without fail.
All that being said, the huge UK tour is coming to Manchester’s AO Arena next May and given the success of last year’s show, Clubland: Night of Your Life, you don’t want to miss out.
Hosted by Ibiza pros and resident MCs, Keyes and Finchy, we don’t think we’re overselling it to say that Manchester’s lineup is dreamworld stuff for any fans of this era of music.
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We’ve found that a fair few people were under the impression that Clubland’s live show is just one big DJ set cycling through the best hits from down the year, but make no mistake, you’ll be getting live performances from some huge names throughout the night.
Promising appearances from the likes of Cascada, Darren Styles and the Vengaboys; Manchester veterans Flip N Fill facing off against fellow North West legends Ultarbeat; Karen Parry, Kelly Llorena and more across the tour as a whole.
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There’s a total of six dates for Clubland 2024 but it goes without saying that the 20,000-capacity AO Arena show is going to be the biggest and the best.
But panic just yet, general sale tickets for Clubland Live in Manchester go live at 9:30am on Friday, 10 November, so you’ve got plenty of time to grab yours HERE.
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Right, we’re off to whack on some BassHunter and roll back the years — see you there.
Popular grassroots music festival to return to hidden Manchester street with new fringe events
Emily Sergeant
Manchester’s much-loved grassroots music festival is back next month, and this year, there’s some new fringe events too.
Set across a handful of popular venues up on Deansgate Mews – including The Lion’s Den, Low Four Studios and The Mews Bar – Deansgate Mews Festival is returning for its sixth year this late May bank holiday weekend.
More than 40 music artists will be performing on a mix of outdoor and intimate indoor stages.
But that’s not all, as in what’s set to be an exciting new chapter for 2026, the festival is expanding beyond its core programme with the launch of the first-ever Mews Fest Fringe too.
Popular grassroots music festival Mews Fest returns this late May bank holiday / Credit: Supplied
The inaugural Mews Fest Fringe will be hosted in a large unit within Great Northern Warehouse, which will be transformed into a ‘vibrant’ hub celebrating music, art and independent culture.
Designed as a platform for Manchester’s creative community, the festival space will welcome artists, designers, collectors, and creative entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their work while connecting with festival-goers.
At the Fringe event, you can expect everything from record sellers and vinyl collectors, to vintage clothes, arts and crafts makers, independent creatives, and even bands selling merchandise.
This year there’s also the addition of the Mews Fest Fringe / Credit: Supplied
Already known for its strong grassroots ethos and growing reputation, Mews Fest continues to champion local talent and independent culture – but now with the addition of the Fringe event, the stage is set for its most ‘ambitious and inclusive’ edition to date.
Oh and the best bit? Both festivals will be free to attend, with no need to book tickets beforehand.
Mews Fest and Mews Fest Fringe will take over Deansgate Mews next month on late May bank holiday weekend from Friday 22 – Monday 26 May.
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Fans stunned as indie band The Reytons announce Co-op Live gig
Daisy Jackson
The Reytons have just announced their biggest shows to date – and fans can’t quite believe the size of venue they’ve gone for in Manchester.
The indie group will be playing at Co-op Live later this year as part of their very first world tour.
It’s comfortably the biggest indoor music venue in the UK, and will be the largest gig on the entire tour, which also includes shows at Alexandra Palace, plus venues across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
The Reytons have most recently been out touring with a headline slot at Tramlines Festival in Sheffield, as well as pulling Gary Neville up to play with them on stage.
The Rotheram-formed group recently announced their fourth studio album ‘A Love Letter To A Broken Town’ – due for release in July.
Frontman Jonny Yerrell said: “I honestly feel like this album is the best we’ve ever done!
“A lot of bands and artists like to change direction later in their careers, but that’s just not us. We absolutely love the style of music we make, the social commentary aspects and the people who turn up to jump around with us. Why would we change?
“Expect more, just bigger and better with a few surprises on the side!”
This latest announcement for The Reytons sees them booking an incredibly ambitious jump in venue size – the 23,500 capacity Co-op Live, compared to last year’s 5,000 capacity Aviva Studios.
And now a load of fans are bickering online about whether they’ll be able to sell it out, with one person writing: “Everyone said they wouldnt sell out sheffield arena, clifton park, tramlines or wembley arena… they sold out all 4. I know 3 are local shows but people will travel to see them as well as proven by the Wembley gig.”
Another said: “People will follow them, doesn’t matter where they go. When it sell out, ill make sure to come let you know.”
Even their own press release described it as an ‘against all odds’ rise to success, describing the band as ‘UK music’s biggest underdogs’.
Tickets for The Reytons world tour, including their Co-op Live gig in Manchester, will go on sale at 10am on Friday 24 April HERE.
Danny Jones -
8th November 2023 
