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Indie greats Two Door Cinema Club announce huge Manchester Castlefield Bowl gig

It's part of the huge outdoor summer gig series at the venue.

Daisy Jackson - 31st January 2023

Two Door Cinema Club have announced a huge outdoor gig at Castlefield Bowl in Manchester.

One of the biggest indie bands of the 2010s, the group will be taking to the beautiful canal-side venue on Sunday 9 July 2023.

They’ll be joined by Sundara Karma and The Royston Club as their support acts.

Northern Irish rockers Two Door Cinema Club shot to success with their debut album Tourist History in 2010, which included singles Something Good Can Work and Undercover Martyn.

Arguably their best-known song is What You Know, a staple on nightclub dance floors for more than a decade.

They then went on to release three more studio albums, Beacon, Gameshow, and False Alarm, each reaching the top 10 of the UK albums chart, before dropping their fifth album Keep On Smiling.

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The album was written and produced during and coming out of lockdown, with additional production from Jacknife Lee and Dan Grech Marguerat.

Performing to huge audiences and headlining festivals across the world, this summer Two Door Cinema Club will head to Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl.

Tickets go on sale Friday 3 February at 9.30am and will be available from See Tickets.

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Rising Manc star Lusaint and more to serenade cricket crowds at The Hundred 2025

Danny Jones Lusaint performing live music at The Hundred in Manchester

Lusaint performing live music at The Hundred in Manchester

The Hundred crowds inside Emirates Old Trafford are in for a real treat as rising Manchester star, Lusaint, is set to join the lineup of live music acts playing the 2025 tournament.

We’re so excited about this up-and-coming local singer and the rest of the live music lineup on show at this year’s competition.

Ahead of the fast-paced, family-friendly format returning to Emirates Old Trafford this August, the bands and musicians offering yet more entertainment on matchdays have now been announced, along with details of more activities for all ages.

The Hundred Final at Lord’s in London will be headlined by solo singer, Perrie (a.k.a. Perrie Edwards, formerly of Little Mix), and the Manchester games are boasting some great names too.

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In addition to Perrie, other big names signed up for 2025 are the likes of York four-piece Glass Caves, Bristol experimental live-looper, Bexx, as well as the best of soul and R’n’B in Brighton, Iyamah.

But we can’t lie, naturally, it’s all about whose playing The Hundred fixtures at Old Trafford that we’re most fussed about.

Following past years where the competition has seen the likes of Zara Larsson, Rudimental, Bastille and Jax Jones; Raye, Becky Hill, Everything Everything and Self Esteem, they’ve managed to pique our interest yet again.

Really channelling the platforming power of the BBC Introducing partnered stages for the latest edition, Lusaint was the first name to catch our attention for obvious reasons.

She featured on our Manchester artists of the month list not too long ago, and if you haven’t given her music a try before, now’s the perfect time before seeing her in person at The Hundred – worth the ticket price on her own, if you ask us.

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Better still, she’s not the only name we’re excited about seeing this summer, as joining the live music lineup in Manchester is native hip-hop, grime, soul and afrobeats musician, Prido, whose storytelling style has been making waves not just within the genre but across the city.

For instance, his last live set for BBC Introducing at Reading Festival 2024 saw plenty of attention online, and he’s definitely one to watch, even if you don’t manage to catch him at the cricket. Aimei 媚 and Lowes complete this year’s lineup and are set to take the stage throughout August.

Manchester Originals women’s player Sophie Ecclestone said: “The live music at The Hundred is one of my favourite things about playing in the competition. It brings an extra element to The Hundred which is different to other forms of cricket.”

With early bird tickets available from just £5 for under 16s and for £17 adults, it’s no surprise that 9,000 have already been sold for the Originals‘ derby against Northern Superchargers on Sunday, 17 August.

You can find out more information on what else is in store at The Hundred 2025 beyond the live music lineup and grab your tickets for Manchester HERE.

lusaint manchester — You can read our review of her recent show HERE.

You can read our review of her recent show HERE.

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80s icons Duran Duran are hosting a special Halloween gig at a massive Manchester venue

Danny Jones Duran Duran Halloween gig Manchester Co-op Live

Duran Duran Halloween gig Manchester Co-op Live

British pop-rock legends Duran Duran are heading back to Manchester, but not just for any old gig: they’re hosting a huge Halloween special at the city’s biggest arena.

The ‘Rio’ and ‘Girls on Film’ singers are still going strong nearly five decades on, and after releasing their 16th studio album, Danse Macabre, back in October 2023, the boys have been in a somewhat gothic mood for a hot minute now.

With that in mind, the Brummy boys are sticking in that lane for a little while longer, deciding to set up an All Hallow’s Eve night just a couple of years on from the LP’s release.

Better yet, they’ve managed to book no less than the bloody Co-op Live for it too. Massive.

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Duran Duran are summoning all Halloween enthusiasts to show up, dress up, and celebrate All Hallows’ Eve here in Manchester!@coopuk members get first in line for tickets
Co-op Member Presale: 10:00 25 June 2025
General Sale: 10:00 27 June 2025 pic.twitter.com/7EP3qiCOnN
— Co-op Live (@TheCoopLive) June 23, 2025

Encouraging all those coming along to show up in the finest fancy dress and get in the holiday spirit, the show is taking place on Halloween itself, so that’s your plans for this year sorted already.

As per an official press release, “fans can expect a one-night-only exclusive Halloween set filled with the essential hits, alongside rarely-played songs from the Duran Duran crypt.”

The first of what is now a “highly anticipated annual tradition”, ‘The Danse Macabre Halloween Party’ first began at a fabled October 31st gig at the Wynn Theatre in Las Vegas in 2022.

With that night now immortalised across 13 songs on the eponymous cult favourite record, which features new tracks, themed covers, as well as dark reimaginings of Duran Duran classics, Manchester is set for its first state of the experience.

At the risk of overusing a very easy pun, it does sound spook-tacular. Sorry not sorry.

We’re absolutely here for this era of Duran Duran.

Once again, Duran Duran make their way to Manchester’s Co-op Live arena on Friday, 31 October, setting fans up for a perfect Halloween 2025 weekend.

VIP pre-sale for official Co-op members begins this Wednesday, 25 June from 8am onwards, with general admission tickets going live to the public at 10am the following Friday (27 Jun).

You can get ready to grab your tickets HERE.

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