For one night only this October, iconic 70s group and indisputable disco legends Boney M. will be taking over the historic Manchester Cathedral for an unforgettable live experience.
Known for some of the most beloved pop and disco hits ever made, including ‘Daddy Cool’, ‘Ma Baker’, ‘Rivers of Babylon’; ‘Sunny’, ‘Rasputin’ (yes, the ‘ra ra’ one) and many more, the German-Caribbean outfit has one of those instantly recognisable sounds that few will ever be able to come close to.
And now to go with that unique sound, Boney M. will playing a special night of live music right inside Manchester Cathedral, the gorgeous gothic institution that still remains one of the most beautiful buildings in the city centre.
There haven’t been too many acts that have had the honour of playing this hallowed hall down the years, so you already know this is going to be a magical night.
While the band famously split up back in 1986 and their frontman Bobby Farrell sadly passed away back in 2010, the name Boney M. is still going strong thanks to various different lineups over the past few decades, with songstresses Liz Mitchell, Marcia Barrett and Maizie Williams all dipping in and out at various times.
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As part of the Cathedral’s new live event series, this night of music promises all the biggest bangers, bright lights and plenty of dancing across the Grade I listed venue’s marble floor. Count us in.
With a lineup of guest musicians soon to be announced, you really don’t want to miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take a trip back into the 70s in true disco fashion.
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There are also set to be two support acts playing from 7pm and 8pm, respectively, before the main event kicks off as Boney M. take the stage at 9pm.
Taking place on 5 October, tickets will start from just £27.50 and full wheelchair accessibility. You just know these things are going to go fast, so get yourself on the waitlist NOW to be first in line for tickets.
Co-op Live appears to tease major Mariah Carey Christmas gig sending fans into a frenzy
Emily Sergeant
All we want for Christmas… is Mariah Carey in Manchester.
And maybe, just maybe, our Christmas wish might come true very soon, as Co-op Live has taken to social media today to tease its next gig announcement with its hundreds of thousands of followers, and without jumping to conclusions, it does appear to be hinting at the queen of Christmas herself making an appearance.
Look, we know it’s only July and right in the middle of summer, but even if you think it’s too early to be talking about the festive season, you have to admit that the potential of Mariah Carey coming to Manchester is worth getting excited any time of the year.
The US pop powerhouse last performed in our city nearly a decade ago now when she brought her famous All I Want For Christmasshow to the UK for the first time ever, taking to sold-out Manchester Arena stage on 10 December 2017.
Mariah has not performed in Manchester since, but all that could be set to change as Co-op Live has hinted that an announcement is ‘coming soon’.
Taking to its official social media platforms today, Co-op Live posted a very festive-themed AI video of snow falling on the arena as the camera zoomed in and the instrumental of Mariah’s absolutely iconic hit ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ playing in the background, and the caption hinting at the song’s title too.
Of course, we could be wrong, it might not be Mariah at all, but if the 300+ comments from fans in a frenzy thinking the same as us are anything to go by, it’s looking like we might be right.
“The countdown to Christmas is on,” Co-op Live said in its video, before letting fans know that they would be getting some form of confirmation soon.
So, is it Mariah then? What do you think? Only time will tell, so stay tuned.
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DMA’S announce VERY intimate shows ahead of major tour
Daisy Jackson
DMA’S have just announced details of some of their most intimate gigs yet, with the Aussie trio set to perform at record stores and tiny music venues around the UK.
The indie-rock heavyweights have just announced a handful of very intimate shows this summer, ahead of their much larger tour in 2027.
DMA’S will be treating fans to up-close acoustic gigs in cities including Manchester, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Dundee and Bristol.
The shows are to celebrate the release of their self-titled fifth album, which is due for release on 21 August.
DMA’S will be playing the outstore gigs the week after the album is released, kicking things off in Kingston on 24 August.
Then they’ll head out to some of the nation’s finest record stores and intimate event spaces, which means a show at The Yard here in Manchester.
DMA’S announce VERY intimate shows ahead of major tour. Credit: Roman Jody
DMA’S Manchester gig will be with Crash Records and Piccadilly Records, using the Cheetham Hill creative hub and record studio for the actual show.
Then they’ll end up back up North with a gig at Wardrobe in Leeds.
The announcement follows the release of the band’s latest single Killing Time, a fast-paced, euphoric and instantly infectious anthem that continues to build anticipation for the album.
This is a rare chance to see DMA’S – Johnny Took, Matt Mason and Tommy O’Dell – in an intimate setting, when they normally dominate some of the biggest stages in the world.
DMA’S have accrued over 500 million streams across their catalogue, four multi-platinum singles, multiple ARIA Award nominations, and 13 songs in triple j’s coveted Hottest 100.
These intimate outstores mean that fans won’t have to wait all the way until 2027 to see the boys live again, when they’ll be playing huge shows including two nights at the Manchester Academy.
DMA’S intimate record store shows
Monday 24 August – Kingston, Circuit (with Banquet)
Tuesday 25 August – Manchester, The Yard (with Crash & Piccadilly)
Wednesday 26 August – Middlesbrough, Empire (with Jacaranda)
Thursday 27 August – Dundee, Fat Sams (with Assai)
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31st August 2023 
