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Drake postpones massive Manchester gig set to take place at Co-op Live

ue to 'unforeseen logistics'

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Drake has postponed one of his scheduled shows at the huge Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.

The rapper has already performed two nights at the venue and was set to return on Monday for a third concert.

But with just 24 hours to go, organisers have announced that the show has been postponed due to ‘unforeseen logistics’.

Ticket-holders were notified of the cancellation via email from Ticketmaster.

A statement said: “Due to unforeseen ferry schedule and travel logistics, tomorrow’s performance in Manchester on July 28th has been rescheduled.

“The good news is that Drake will now perform in Manchester on Tuesday, August 5th, and it’s set to be an unforgettable night.

“All tickets remain valid for the new date – we can’t wait to see you there!”

The Canadian hitmaker has just come off the back of three very impressive nights at one of the biggest music events of the year, Wireless Festival, and is now embarking on a tour of the UK and Europe.

Drake has solidified his position in the rap field, dropping bangers from 2006 and since then, he’s gone on to have some of the most streamed tracks of all time with ‘One Dance’ and ‘God’s Plan’.

The postponed Drake concert will take place at the Co-op Live in Manchester on Tuesday 5 August.

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Kaiser Chiefs continue debut album’s 20th anniversary celebrations with more tour dates

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Northern music veterans Kaiser Chiefs are set to continue the celebrations of their debut album’s 20th anniversary with even more milestone tour dates next year.

It’s hard to believe it’s been two decades since their very first LP, Employment, was first released, just before the onslaught of indie landfill took over the UK and beyond back in the 200s, but it really has been that long.

2025 has seen the beloved Yorkshire band rolling back the years and playing all the hits from the seminal debut record, and since the scenes at Glastonbury, Kendal Calling, Tramlines, Latitude and more have been such good vibes, they’ve decided to keep the party going even longer.

Announcing further tour dates next February, the Leeds legends will be heading back on the road before you know it and playing all of the hits.

Confirming a dozen new live shows, the noughties hit-makers behind ‘I Predict A Riot’, ‘Ruby’, ‘Oh My God’ and many more will be heading to Manchester for just the second stop on their upcoming tour.

Heading to O2 Victoria Warehouse on Saturday, 14 February, the ever-familiar British five-piece haven’t yet announced a hometown gig.

That being said, we have a feeling you can expect something extra special – perhaps a Temple Newsam 2.0 – to be revealed for them not too far down the line.

Speaking on the tour extension, frontman Ricky Wilson said: “This summer, we played a load of shows to mark the release of our debut album, Employment. It went well. Probably better than our first summer 20 years ago.

“It was the year after that first year that things really took off, so we hope you will join us in February to help celebrate with us ‘the year it really took off’.

“If you were with us the first time, or unfortunately missed out due to other commitments, we hope you will join us for a joyous lap of honour. (Plus, I spent quite a bit on a new blazer and want to get my money’s worth)”.

Our Audio North followers will be glad to hear that there a plenty of gigs taking place up at the top end of the country, and you can see the full list of ‘More Employment‘ shows down below.

Kaiser Chiefs’ 2026 UK tour dates:

  • 13 Fri – Bradford, Live
  • 14 Sat – Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
  • 15 Sun – Stockton, Globe
  • 17 Tue – Dundee, Live House
  • 18 Wed – Glasgow, Barrowland
  • 20 Fri – London, Eventim Apollo
  • 21 Sat – Hull, Connexin Live
  • 23 Mon – Norwich, UEA
  • 24 Tue – Swansea, Building Society Arena
  • 26 Thu – Bournemouth, International Centre
  • 27 Fri – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
  • 28 Sat – Wolverhampton, The Halls

Tickets for the Kaiser Chiefs’ show here in Manchester, as well as all other nights live on Friday, 22 August from 9am; you can get ready to grab yours HERE.

We’ll see you there.

And until then, why not see what the lads had to say to our friends over at The Hoot when we interviewed them back in May?…

@thehootleeds Get ready – we predict a riot 🎸 #leedslife #leedsuni #fyp #leeds #foru #kaiserchiefs #leedsunited #templenewsam #westyorkshire #music #indie #leedsleedsleeds ♬ original sound – Thehootleeds

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Manchester Pride announces Nelly Furtado as surprise headliner

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Manchester Pride has just dropped another huge headliner for this year’s festival – and it’s only global pop superstar Nelly Furtado.

The huge LGBTQ+ festival, celebration and protest had kept its final headliner under wraps for months, but has today announced the Maneater star will be joining the line-up for 2025.

Nelly Furtado will co-headline Manchester Pride alongside Olly Alexander, with tickets for both the Gay Village Party and Mardi Gras already on sale.

Also announced on the line-up today are DJ Paulette and Moonchild Sanelly.

Manchester Pride 2025 will take place from Friday 22 to Monday 25 August, with four days of live music, celebrations, the parade, parties, and the candlelit vigil.

Already-announced headliners include Olly Alexander, Leigh-Anne, Billy Porter, and Tulisa, alongside loads more queer artists.

Nelly Furtado is known for her anthems like Maneater, Promiscuous and I’m Like A Bird, and will bring Mardi Gras to an uplifting, powerful end on Sunday 24 August.

Homegrown legend DJ Paulette will also join the Sunday Mardi Gras line-up, along with South African trailblazer Moonchild Sanelly on Friday at the Gay Village Party.

Mark Fletcher, CEO of Manchester Pride, said: “Welcoming an Icon like Nelly Furtado alongside DJ Paulette and Moonchild Sanelly further showcases the diversity of musical tastes that we’re catering for. They’re each sure to create some unforgettable moments.

“Manchester Pride 2025 will be bold, brilliant, and bursting with Pride energy, but it’s at a tipping point.

“Pride can only thrive if our community shows up: by attending events, joining the Parade, and buying supporter bands.

“We’ve seen what happens when we don’t rally together, and we cannot let that happen in our City. This is the moment to stand up, come together, party as a protest and ensure Pride continues to shine long into the future.”

For full-day line-ups and more information on Manchester Pride 2025, download the Manchester Pride app.

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