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Evanescence announce biggest-ever Manchester gig

It's been a hot minute since they were last in the city.

Danny Jones Danny Jones - 1st December 2025

Noughties rock chart regulars Evanescence have just revealed their biggest-ever date in Manchester, set to make their Co-op Live debut next year.

Famous for the go-to karaoke crowd pleaser and ever-anthemic ‘Bring Me To Life’, the American band, which began way back in 1994, are still going strong over three decades in.

With lead singer and keyboardist Amy Lee herself not only known for her incredible vocals, but a solo career that has seen her develop a fervent cult following of her own, they’ve remained a familiar name in the US and global rock scene ever since their 2003 debut album, Fallen.

Now well and truly veterans of the genre and the live touring circuit, Evanescence are returning to the UK for an extensive leg on the European tour, including their first Manchester gig since 2018. This is how they teased the announcement earlier this week:

The Arkansas-formed five-piece has seen multiple different lineup configurations over the years, with co-founder and renowned songwriter Ben Moody leaving right after that aforementioned first record, but they still nevertheless incredible live sets.

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For instance, the last time they came to town was for their ‘Synthesis Live’ tour at the O2 Apollo, which saw them reimagine some of their biggest hits with a full orchestra and new electronic elements.

In truth, many come to see them live for Lee alone, but with contemporary pop-rock artist Poppy and alternative alt-rock rapper k.flay (real name Kristine Meredith Flaherty) joining them on the road, there’s all the more reason for even the most casual fans to come along for the ride.

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This time around, though, British members of the ‘EvClub’ will have just four domestic opportunities to see them here at home, with us here in Manchester being joined only by Birmingham and London, as well as over in Leeds.

Our resident rock queen over at The Hoot will be buzzing. You know who you are…

Evanescence live – UK and European tour dates 2026

(* Support Poppy, with K-Flay/^ Support Poppy, with Nova Twins)

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  • Tue, Sep 8       Leeds, UK – First Direct Bank Arena* 
  • Thu, Sep 10     Manchester, UK – Co-op Live* 
  • Fri, Sep 11        Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena* 
  • Sun, Sep 13      London, UK – The O2*
  • Wed, Sep 16     Brussels, Belgium – Forest National^
  • Thu, Sep 17      Paris, France – Accor Arena^
  • Sat, Sep 19       Frankfurt, Germany – Festhalle^
  • Sun, Sep 20      Dortmund, Germany – Westfalenhallen Dortmund^ 
  • Tue, Sep 22      Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome^ 
  • Wed, Sep 23    Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena^ 
  • Thu, Sep 25      Berlin, Germany – Velodrom^ 
  • Sat, Sep 26       Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle^ 
  • Sun, Sep 28      Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena^ 
  • Mon, Sep 29     Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion Zurich^ 
  • Thu, Oct 1         Barcelona, Spain – Palau Olimpic Badalona
  • Fri, Oct 2           Madrid, Spain – Palacio Vistalegre^ 
  • Sun, Oct 4         Lisbon, Portugal – MEO Arena^

As always with the leading indoor entertainment arena, official Co-op members can get in line first for early access from 10am this Wednesday, 3 December, whereas general sale will go live at the same time the following Friday (5 Dec).

The group has also partnered with PLUS1 so that £1 from every ticket sold will support organisations providing humanitarian aid and medical relief to those in need around the world. Class.

You can get ready to grab your tickets for the first-ever Evanescence show at Co-op Live in Manchester next autumn right HERE.

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Lola Young shares first public statement since cancellations and stepping away from the spotlight

Danny Jones Danny Jones Lola Young first public statement after career hiatus

UK pop star Lola Young has shared her first public statement since cancelling the remainder of her tour and stepping away from the spotlight.

Lola Young, 24, took a break from her still-burgeoning career after numerous concerning incidents on stage, including throwing up and even passing out in the middle of a performance.

The BRIT School graduate announced the unfortunate cancellation of her upcoming shows “for the foreseeable future”, including a gig here in Manchester, at the end of September.

Breaking her silence after the best part of three months, the London-born singer-songwriter took to social media in a fairly brief but heartwarming statement.

As you can see, the time away from the public eye certainly seems to have been beneficial, telling her followers that “it has helped more than you will ever know”.

In addition to embracing ADHD – even labelling her hit song ‘Messy’ as an “ADHD anthem” in multiple anthems – she was also diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder at just 17.

The latter can include symptoms such as psychosis, hallucinations, intense mood swings, bipolar mania, depression and more.

Prior to calling off the rest of her headline shows, Young also had to pull out of her then-biggest festival slot to date, Parklife, though this was reportedly due to a scheduling conflict.

All that being said, we’re glad to hear that she’s on the mend; we saw her back in March, and you could tell from the crowd that she’s already got a very passionate cult following.

Both conditions and their associated obstacles have obviously affected her, but have equally helped influence her music and lyrical material, certainly, too.

Responding in the comments, fellow artist SZA wrote: “Love you, starfire angel. Your music is FULL of longevity and substance! We’re so grateful for you”.

Joining in support, ‘dark pop’ musician Carter James added, “Your wellbeing comes before anything. So excited for your next chapter whenever it arrives!”

We hope she’ll be doing better enough soon to get back on stage when she’s ready.

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Fans are preparing to pay tribute to Mani from The Stone Roses ahead of his funeral service

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Stone Roses fans and Greater Manchester locals alike are getting ready to pay their respects to the late, great, Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, following his tragic passing last month.

As well as details surrounding his funeral being announced earlier this week, the iconic Manc musician’s cause of death has also finally been revealed.

Mani was sadly confirmed dead on 20 November, aged just 63, just over a month on from attending fellow local legend and friend Ricky Hatton’s memorial and public procession.

While Hatton’s service featured a high-profile cortège which started all the way from his hometown of Hyde, past multiple landmarks and ending at the Etihad Stadium, those local to Mani’s family home on the edge of Stockport are also being welcomed to help send him off.

It has now been confirmed that Mani – born in Crumpsall but raised in Moston and Failsworth – unfortunately passed away from long-term respiratory issues.

He had been struggling with emphysema for some time; he was declared dead at his home in the suburb of Heaton Moor, and is said to have died peacefully in his sleep.

As you can see from the posters put in various places around the area, residents wishing to pay their own tributes to Mani before his private funeral service at Manchester Cathedral are encouraged to line the long street leading down from St Paul’s and Heaton Moor United Church as he heads towards the city.

Departing Parsonage Road from 10am on Monday, 22 December, before turning right onto Heaton Moor Rd, then Wellington and eventually on to the Cathedral, you can expect plenty of people to show up.

One of those people will be his former bandmate and another influential guitarist, John Squire, who is one of many famous musical names to have honoured him in their own way over the last few weeks.

Other members of The Stone Roses, as well as Primal Scream (who he joined in 1996), are expected to join the close family and friends at the service itself.

Nevertheless, we have no doubt that plenty will be observing the funeral in their own way.

So, for those of you also looking to honour him, you know what to do; and to quote the poster itself, “together we can show this local legend and his family that he was truly adored.”

Rest in peace.

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