Indie favourites DMA’s have finally confirmed their highly anticipated Hills End anniversary tour, celebrating 10 years since their breakout debut album with several UK dates, including not one but now TWO here in Manchester.
The Aussie band beloved by Brits and music fans all over have been teasing a reveal of some sort over the past weeks, but now the news is official.
Up there with the Sydney music scene’s finest exports right now, DMA‘s have always had a strong following over here, but especially so up North and Manchester in particular, with their youthful, uplifting and moving style often striking up similarities to our own indie rock roots.
Revealing details of the Hills End 10th anniversary shows on social media earlier this week, the talented trio confirmed a number of Northern gigs – and then quickly had to add a bunch more…
Besides us Mancs being the first stop on the run of live shows (honoured, of course), we’re one of three UK cities getting an additional live show after fans lapped up the pre-sale.
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Perhaps the most exciting part about this announcement is that this will be the very first time that DMA’s will be performing their much-loved maiden LP live in full.
At this time, we’re not sure whether or not they’ll be playing from start to finish in order, but either way, fans are understandably very excited; you can consider us here at Audio North firmly included in that group, by the way.
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We’re sure we don’t need to remind you lot reading this per se, but cherished tracks from the record obviously include ‘Delete’, ‘Lay Down’, ‘In The Moment’.
They’ll also be playing working-class outposts like Newcastle and Glasgow (make that twice), as well as paying a visit to our friends over at The Hoot in Yorkshire. You can see the full list of shows down below.
DMA’s Hills End 10th anniversary tour 2026 – UK dates
Speaking on the initial announcement, the band said: “The UK has always felt like a second home for us. Hills End was where our story really began overseas, so it feels right to come back and celebrate it with the fans who’ve supported us from day one.”
Literally almost a full decade on from its release, the DMA’s anniversary tour kicks off at O2 Victoria Warehouse next February and, as of yet, no support act has been confirmed.
Johnny Took, Matt Mason and lead singer Tommy O’Dell will then be coming back to Manchester for round two on Sunday, 15 February.
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Tickets go on sale at 9am this Friday, 17 October; you can get ready to grab your tickets HERE.
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts to play huge Heaton Park gig in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts are bringing their Love Earth World Tour to one of the biggest stages in Manchester – Heaton Park.
The huge outdoor show will take place next summer, marking Neil Young’s long-awaited return to the city.
The band’s Manchester show will kick off the European leg of the Love Earth World Tour, which will go on to visit open-air venues and festivals across the continent next summer.
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts will be supported by legendary rockers Elvis Costello & The Imposters in Manchester.
The newly-announced gig at Heaton Park will take place the night before Parklife festival kicks off.
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts are one of music’s most enduring and influential artists, and this gig will offer fans a rare opportunity to see him perform in one of our city’s most iconic outdoor spaces.
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts will play at Heaton Park in Manchester on Friday 19 June 2026.
Tickets are available from 9am on Monday 24 November via an exclusive, 48-hour presale for Neil Young Archives members.
General on-sale begins Friday 28 November at 9am HERE.
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts – Love Earth Tour 2026 dates
Jun 19 – Manchester, England @ Heaton Park ^
Jun 22 – Nimes, France @ Festival de Nimes ^
Jun 24 – Nancy, France @ Nancy Open Air ^
Jun 27 – Chelmsford, England @ State Fayre, Hylands Park ^
Jun 29 – Glasgow, Scotland @ Glasgow Summer Sessions, Bellahouston Park ^
Jul 01 – Cork, Ireland @ Virgin Media Park ^
Jul 03 – Oxfordshire, England @ Blenheim Palace Festival ^
Jul 05 – Cardiff, Wales @ Blackweir Fields ^
Jul 08 – Weert, The Netherlands @ Evenemententerrein Weert-Noord ^
Jul 10 – Zottegem, Belgium @ Rock Zottegem
Jul 12 – Locarno, Switzerland @ Moon+Stars, Piazza Grande
The Stone Roses’ Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield has died aged 63
Daisy Jackson
Tributes are pouring in for Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, after it was announced that the Stone Roses legend has died at the age of 63.
The bassist, who was also part of Primal Scream, was born in Crumpsall and has been one of Manchester’s most beloved musical figures ever since finding fame in the 1980s.
Mani’s brother Greg broke the news this afternoon, writing on Facebook: “IT IS WITH THE HEAVIEST OF HEARTS THAT I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE THE SAD PASSING OF MY BROTHER GARY MANI MOUNFIELD. RIP RKID.”
Mani’s wife Imelda also passed away in late 2023 after a battle with bowel cancer, for which the pair had raised money and awareness since her diagnosis.
That included a huge star-studded fundraising party where Mani and Imelda raised more than £100k for The Christie and local NHS charities.
Mani and Imelda shared twin sons, who were born in 2012.
Tributes are now flooding in for Mani, especially from those who have also been a part of the Manchester music scene.
Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown posted on X: “REST IN PEACE MANi X”
Rowetta shared a photo with Mani and Imelda and wrote: “Back with your Imelda, Mani. Going to miss you so much. All my love to the boys, the family & all those who knew & loved him.”
Tim Burgess of The Charlatans fame said: “I shared this photo a week or so ago on Mani’s birthday. It never failed to bring a smile to my face – and that was exactly the same for the man himself.
“One of the absolute best in every way – such a beautiful friend. Love you Mani x x. Never to be forgotten”
Shaun Ryder wrote: “RIP Mani – my heartfelt condolences to his twin boys and all of his family X”
Reverend and the Makers shared: “My heart is broken. Found out this morning and just felt low as it gets all day.
“Mani was my musical hero and just a lovely genuine human. When my Dad died , he offered me the warmest and best advice. No fuss, privately, straight up and always available to everyone.
“I’m a bit ill myself at the minute and not ashamed to say I shed at tear at the news. See on the next one mate.
“A true legend of the game. RIP”
Echo and the Bunnymen wrote: “I’m absolutely gutted to hear the news about Mani, who I have always loved and always will love, deeply and forever. Like a brother.
“I am in shock to be honest. Please tell me I’m just having a bad, bad dream. My thoughts and feelings and Mani, love to all of his family from me. Mac Bunnyman Xxx”
Danny Jones -
16th October 2025 
