One of the biggest names on this year’s Neighbourhood Festival line-up has pulled out of their headline performance, announcing that all of their upcoming shows are now cancelled.
The Mysterines, a Wirral-formed band, were meant to be embarking on a lengthy tour of some of the UK’s most legendary grassroots venue, including two nights at The Wardrobe in Leeds and a headline slot at multi-venue festival Neighbourhood.
But now the group have announced with ‘a heavy heart’ that they have cancelled ALL upcoming tour dates, all the way into 2025.
They said that to tour ‘is not the best decision for us at this time’ due to ‘recent circumstances’, but did not divulge any further information.
In a statement shared on Instagram, they wrote: “It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates due to recent circumstances.
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“We were incredibly excited to share this tour with you, but after careful consideration, it has been decided that it’s not the best decision for us at this time.
The Mysterines have cancelled ALL upcoming shows including their Manchester Neighbourhood Festival gig. Credit: Publicity picture
“We sincerely apologise to everyone who was looking forward to seeing us perform, and we are deeply sorry for the disappointment this will cause. Please know that your support means the world to us, ticket refunds are available from point of purchase. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.
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“With love always, The Mysterines x”
Responding to a comment that suggested The Mysterines had cancelled their tour due to financial reasons, frontwoman Lia Metcalfe wrote: “Unfortunately, most bands lose money touring nowadays, no matter how many tickets you sell or how big the tour is you’re on.
“But, this has never been a reason for us to cancel shows that we have already made commitments to. Especially a whole headline tour of our own, that we were also looking forward to.
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“Please appreciate this wasn’t an easy decision and suggesting that this is about money is both ill informed and insensitive to our current circumstances.”
Neighbourhood Festival has removed them from its line-up and instead announced The Academic are stepping into the huge bill for Saturday 5 October.
Tickets for Neighbourhood Festival are available here.
Live from Wythenshawe Park – lineup, travel, tickets, times, and everything you need to know
Lydia Mastrolonardo
What a month August has shaped up to be – and it’s far from over yet, with the Live from Wythenshawe Park gig series on the way.
Five massive headline gigs will take place in the south Manchester suburb in the coming weeks, pulling together yet another star-studded lineup to round off summer on a high.
This year, performances will come from the likes of Courteeners, Lewis Capaldi, The Cure, Pulp, and The Prodigy, all with huge support acts.
Be sure to mind the weather, drink plenty of water, look after each other and, above all else, enjoy yourselves.
If you’re heading down to the Live at Wythenshawe Park gig series, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know.
Travel guide: How to get to Wythenshawe Park
Relax, we’ve done the hard work for you so that you can focus on the important stuff. You know, like planning your outfits and where to pre-drink.
We’d always advocate for travelling as green as possible and using public transport where you can and so without further ado…
Our number one recommendation would be Live From Wythenshawe Park’s fantastic shuttle bus service, to get you safely back into the city centre.
Shuttles will depart from Aytoun Street/Minshull Street (near Kampus) every six minutes and head straight to Wythenshawe Park, or you can grab one from Parrs Wood in East Didsbury, which run every 15 mintes. Check out the timings and locations HERE.
Alternatively, Big Green Coaches will also be travelling to the gigs and are available from various locations.
There are also three tram stops to choose from: Wythenshawe Park, Moor Road and Baguley. However, it’s worth noting that both Wythenshawe Park and Baguley will be closed from 9pm, so you won’t be able to get back home this way.
Simplest of all, your best bet is downloading the Bee Network app, where you’ll find all the key details in one convenient place. Be warned – get there with plenty of time to avoid queuing and congestion on public transport in and around Greater Manchester.
If all else fails, there are still some car park tickets that you can buy online from the Live From Wythenshawe website.
For more information, you can find all the up-to-date travel stuff HERE or check out (TfGM) Transport for Greater Manchester’s guidance and even use their interactive map.
Who’s playing Live from Wythenshawe Park 2026?
The Cure – Friday 21 August – 4.30pm-11pm – SOLD OUT
Lewis Capaldi – Saturday 22 August – 4pm-11pm – extra tickets released
Pulp – Friday 28 August – 4.30pm-11pm – SOLD OUT
Courteeners – Saturday 29 August – 3pm-11pm – final tickets
The Prodigy – Sunday 30 August – 3pm-11pm
Are there any tickets left for Live from Wythenshawe Park?
I’ll give you the bad news first – both The Cure and Pulp are sold out, though you may still be able to find some on resale websites nearer the time.
However, if you’re a Lewis Capaldi, Courteeners or The Prodigy fan, then you’re still in luck.
Click HERE for a mix of regular and VIP tickets for Lewis Capaldi from £80.85 and HERE for The Prodigy from £73.35.
For Courteeners, there are tickets from £74.55 each left that you can access HERE.
Hurry, these aren’t ones to miss out on.
Live from Wythenshawe Park festival site map
The Cure
The Cure have announced a Manchester gig at Wythenshawe Park
Starting things off is The Cure – we’re set to be graced by a performance from one of the most influential rock bands of all time, and with five decades of experience under their belt, this isn’t a gig to miss.
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If you’ve managed to bag tickets your ears are about to be blessed with iconic tracks such as Just Like Heaven, Boys Don’t Cry and Friday I’m in Love – just know I’m seething with jealousy.
Joining them as special guests is Slowdive, the influential rock band central to the UK shoegaze scene, alongside Manchester’s very own The Slow Readers Club supplying some absolute anthems.
Set times for The Cure at Live from Wythenshawe Park:
The Cure – 20:15
Slowdive – 18:35
The Slow Readers Club – 17:25
Doors – 16:30
Lewis Capaldi
After previously having to cancel his performance at Wythenshawe Park in 2023, we are finally getting a chance to hear Lewis Capaldi at the same venue, and our guess is the wait will have been well worth it.
With many fans eager to hear some of Capaldi’s more recent releases from his 2023 album, ‘Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent,’ in addition to some crowd favourites like ‘Someone You Loved’ and ‘Bruises’ – be sure to pack the tissues.
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Bringing further emotive lyrics and captivating stage presence in support of Lewis will be the talented writer, actor and UK hip-hop legend Loyle Carner, as well as the beloved Glasgow-raised, indie-folk artist, Charlie Phillips AKA Quiet Man, maintaining the correct Scot-Englishman ratio for the night.
Lewis Capaldi set times (subject to change):
Lewis Capaldi – 21:00
Loyle Carner – 19:30
Quiet Man – 18:30
Doors – 16:00
Pulp
Pulp have announced an epic Live at Wythenshawe Park gig, with support from Self Esteem
Following the release of their first album in 24 years, Pulp are set to headline Live From Wythenshawe Park and as one of the rare opportunities to see them live, this isn’t one to miss.
You can expect a combination of classics like ‘Common People,’ ‘Babies’ and new hits from their album ‘More.’
Pulp will be performing alongside Self Esteem AKA musician and actress Rebecca Lucy Taylor. Self Esteem is known for her brilliant songwriting, as well as being a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and even a theatre composer – what can’t she do?
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Courteeners
Courteeners will play Live from Wythenshawe Park this year
Courteeners have also kindly agreed to a huge one-off performance for us and you’ll kick yourself if you miss out on this one.
Not only are you getting Courteeners but they will be joined by a sensational lineup including The Vaccines, The Coral, Get Down Services, and Girl In The Year Below – what more could you ask for?
Just imagine the sun setting on one of the last nights of summer, plastic pint glass in-hand, surrounded by friends having listened to some of your favourite nostalgic indie music and then Courteeners walk out onto the stage to end the night.
Just do yourself a favour and buy a ticket – You’re ‘Not Nineteen Forever.’
The Prodigy
The Prodigy have announced a gig at Wythenshawe Park. Credit: Rahul Singh
Off the back of their fastest ever selling tour earlier this year, The Prodigy are down to headline at Wythenshawe Park too with their Warriors Dance experience, as one extra show for us Mancunians – aren’t they good to us?
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Just imagine hearing ‘Firestarter’ in the flesh.
Not only that, but the legendary band is set to make history, uniting four of the most influential musicians of our time for one night only.
Joining The Prodigy will be Carl Cox, Andy C and Mr David “Ram Jam” Rodigan, as well as sets from DJ and producer ¥ØUUK€ ¥UK1MATU and Trap Metal pioneer SCARLXRD.
Everyone ‘Breathe’ – we can’t quite believe it either.
Oasis release trailer for Don’t Look Back In Anger documentary – watch it here
Daisy Jackson
A new trailer for the upcoming Oasis documentary, ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger’, has been released today.
The highly anticipated documentary follows the iconic Manchester rock band as they reunited for a series of epic comeback gigs last summer.
The Gallagher brothers broke up the band 15 years prior to the Live ’25 shows, then returned in spectacular fashion for gigs including five sold-out nights at Heaton Park in Manchester.
The band were followed throughout their triumphant comeback tour by film crews, for the documentary film ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger’.
Fans will see never-before-seen snippets of rehearsal, backstage, and onstage, as well as the first joint interview with Liam and Noel in more than 20 years.
It will also explores the profound impact that the reunion had on fans, and chart the global phenomenon that was Oasis Live ’25.
One of the people behind the new documentary is Steven Knight, of Peaky Blinders fame.
Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger will be released in the UK on Wednesday 9 September and you can book tickets HERE.
Watch the full trailer for Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger below:
Daisy Jackson -
4th September 2024 
