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The Killers at Co-op Live, Manchester – setlist, dates, tickets and more

It'll be far from a Quiet Town this week...

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 17th June 2024

The Killers are finally ready to bring their Rebel Diamonds Tour to Manchester for FOUR huge shows.

The Las Vegas indie rock legends are performing at the Co-op Live in celebration of 20 years of hits and two decades since their iconic debut, Hot Fuss, was released.

It’s the first time The Killers have played arena shows in the UK since 2017’s Wonderful Wonderful tour, though they wowed huge crows with their summer show at Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground last summer.

The group, consisting of Brandon Flowers (vocals), Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums), Dave Keuning (guitar), and Mark Stoermer (bass), are behind massive hits including Mr Brightside, When You Were Young, Read My Mind and Human.

If you’re heading down to one of these massive The Killers gigs in Manchester, we’ve rounded up all the essential information you need to know.

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What dates are The Killers playing Co-op Live?

Demand for these shows went through the roof, with The Killers bumping their already-impressive three-date run of gigs up to four shows, so you’ve got plenty of chances to catch them in Manchester.

They’ll play at Co-op Live on the following dates:

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  • Tuesday 18 June
  • Wednesday 19 June
  • Friday 21 June
  • Saturday 22 June

Expected setlist for The Killers gig in Manchester

The Killers will return to Manchester in 2024. Credit: 2023 Chris Phelps www.chrisphelps.com
The Killers will return to Manchester in 2024. Credit: 2023 Chris Phelps www.chrisphelps.com

Unusually, The Killers haven’t seemed to settle on a setlist just yet, with their two shows in Dublin so far boasting completely different song choices.

But this is the one they’re expected to stick to for at least their first show in Manchester.

Read My Mind
Somebody Told Me
Spaceman
Jenny Was A Friend of Mine
Smile Like You Mean It
Shot At The Night
Running Towards a Place
This River Is Wild
On Top
The Man
A Dustland Fairytale
Be Still
Runaways
All These Things That I’ve Done
When You Were Young
Caution
Dying Breed
Encore
Your Side of Town
Boy
A Little Respect (Erasure cover)
Human
Mr Brightside

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Stage times at Co-op Live

Stage times haven’t been formally announced by Co-op Live yet but are likely to look a little something like this:

Doors – 6.30pm
Travis (time TBC) – 7.45pm
The Killers – 9pm

Tickets for The Killers in Manchester

There are still a few tickets available for The Killers’ first two gigs at the Co-op Live in Manchester, but it’s getting close to sold out now.

Tickets are totally sold out for the two weekend dates.

Ticket prices range from £52.50 to £129.50 for seats, or £102 for standing.

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You can check the latest availability through See Tickets here.

Support act

The Killers have roped in a big name to support them here in Manchester and on their other UK and Ireland dates.

They’ll be supported by Travis, legendary Scottish rockers behind hits like Why Does It Always Rain On Me, Sing, and Writing To Reach You.

Travis will be back in town later this year on their own Raze The Bar 2024 tour too.

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Featured image: Supplied, Todd Weaver

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The Lottery Winners bring out Boy George, Bez and Jon McClure as special guests at Manchester residency

Danny Jones Danny Jones Lottery Winners Boy George Bez surprise guests

It’s been an absolutely unreal 12 months for The Lottery Winners and to top it all, they rounded out the year in style by bringing out not one, not two, but three UK music icons for their recent run of Manchester gigs: Boy George, Bez from Happy Mondays and the Reverend himself, Jon McClure.

The high-flying indie pop group and local legends from Leigh toasted an unbelievable 2024 with their ‘Burning House Party’ residency, playing three consecutive nights at Manchester Academy.

Better yet, with their new album KOKO (Keep On Keeping On) set to release in the new year with several tracks including some rather big feature artists once again, they decided to bring out a few of those famous faces as special guests this past weekend.

The Greater Manchester band genuinely caught everyone by surprise when guitarist Robert Lally did the classic Stars In Their Eyes walk-off and was reintroduced as Boy George himself.

Boy George and Bez join Lottery Winners on stage

Well played indeed.

The former Culture Club lead singer went on to perform alongside the Wigan outfit as they played their track, ‘Let Me Down‘ – this being the first time they have performed it together live.

As mentioned, Boy George is just one of many impressive feature artists that The Lottery Winners have notched over the past year or so, having previously worked with Frank Turner, KT Tunstall and even fellow Manc, Shaun Ryder.

The Happy Mondays star featured in the music video for their song ‘Money’ on their last record, ART (Anxiety Replacement Therapy), and was arguably their biggest coup to date next to Turner, who has now worked on several tracks with the four-piece and played live with them on multiple occasions.

As another surprise on night two at Manchester Academy, frontman Thom Rylance might not have been able to bring out Ryder in the flesh, but he did rope in some hype-man help from long-standing band partner and best mate Bez to delight the crowd and shake his trademark maracas throughout.

Lotter Winners Keep On collabing

But it doesn’t stop there either.

Set to release in February, their upcoming fourth LP will not only see the return of Frank Turner for his third studio collaboration with the band, but they’re adding even more names into the Northern music mix for this latest record.

As well as songs featuring Rick Witter of Shed Seven and even Chad Kroeger of Nickleback – yes, we said Nickelback – their lead single also features Sheffield favourite Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers.

Their uplifting track ‘You Again’ has enjoyed plenty of radio play since it was released back in September and the Yorkshireman also made an appearance during their city centre residency.

You just have to love these scenes.

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These lot have such a lovely, collaborative thing going on are we are absolutely here for it.

As if things weren’t massive enough already, having supported massive bands like Nickelback and headlining festivals like Kendal Calling this year, 2025 looks set to get even bigger for the gang with a potentially game-changing support slot.

Announcing his massive UK and European tour in the wake of his new biopic being released, British pop veteran and global chart-topper Robbie Williams confirmed Lottery Winners will be his warm-up act for every single date bar Amsterdam come next summer.

Leigh’s very own and well and truly on the up and it’s a pleasure being along to watch the ride.

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Featured Images — John Baldwin Photography/Sam McMahon/Reverend and the Makers (via IG)

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Shayne Ward surprises Altrincham locals with a festive sing-song during Christmas karaoke

Danny Jones Danny Jones Shayne Ward singing karaoke at Station Hotel pub in Altrincham

Altrincham residents were treated to an unexpected guest this year as former X-Factor winner Shayne Ward popped into a local pub to join in with some Christmas karaoke.

The singer who won the 2005 edition of the reality show and originally hails from Tameside found himself over Trafford way this holiday season and gave those enjoying a sing-song after a few pints a real surprise last week.

If you’ve spent a decent amount of time in the area, you’ll know The Station Hotel is the place for karaoke and, as it turns out, it’s also the place to see Shayne Ward singing a beloved British ballad.

Who knew when he sang ‘That’s My Goal’ he was talking about delighting crowds in a quaint market town during the festive period?

As you can see, the 40-year-old solo artist turned actor has still got it, delivering a soulful rendition of the Elton John classic ‘Sacrifice’ to a small crowd inside the cosy Alty boozer.

Obviously, the Coronation Street and Good Ship Murder star didn’t need to look at the lyrics for even one second and this is probably one of the best performances the pub has ever or will ever see.

He even manages to take a quick break during the instrumental to grab a nonchalant swig of his drink. Very casual indeed.

Let’s be honest, though: the real star of the show is that woman singing along to every word and pulling out all the stops to remind everyone that no matter who is up on the mic, this is karaoke and you’re obliged to have absolutely zero inhibitions.

Queen.

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She ate, as the kids would say. (Credit: The Station Hotel via Facebook)

He may not be releasing tonnes of music or claiming any Christmas number ones these days, but the Greater Manchester native is no stranger to performing.

As well as various jobs on telly and even a few movie roles here and there over the years, Ward also appeared on this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing, ultimately being voted out back in November in one of the most controversial and unpopular decisions of the 2024 season.

That being said, whatever questions may loom over his dance moves, there’s no question he’s still got a great voice and we hope to see him hopping on karaoke somewhere in town again soon.

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Featured Images — The Station Hotel (screenshot via Facebook)

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