The Maccabees have finally announced a UK tour, with a gig in Manchester, several months after their shock reunion.
The legendary indie pop band have announced a short run of shows ahead of their massive All Points East comeback gig this summer.
Back in October last year, The Maccabees began teasing their return, suddenly switching their socials back on and sharing clips from their heyday.
Then they dropped news of an enormous show in London, with support from fellow indie icons like Bombay Bicycle Club and The Cribs.
Now, The Maccabees have confirmed a few gigs before that London show, which will see them perform in Manchester at the O2 Victoria Warehouse for the first time since their split almost a decade ago.
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The group are behind songs like Toothpaste Kisses, Marks to Prove It, and Love You Better.
They have four studio albums, including the chart-topping Marks to Prove It, released in 2015.
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The Maccabees said: “We’re very excited to say we’ll be heading out to Dublin, Glasgow and Manchester to play some shows leading up to All Points East.
“Everyone on our mailing list gets pre-sale access on Wednesday April 9th. Sign up to our mailing list via the link in bio. The general sale will be at 9am BST on Friday April 11th.
“Good luck. We’re looking forward to seeing you in August! With love, The Maccabees x”
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The Maccabees will be at O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on 21 August 2025.
Tickets go on sale on Friday 11 April at 9am – get yours HERE.
Yet another major Deansgate Locks nightlife spot has closed in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Deansgate Locks is set to lose yet another of its nightlife spots, with Ark confirming it will be shutting its doors ‘within weeks’.
The multi-room, multi-storey, multi-genre nightclub has been part of the canalside development for more than a decade, having first opened back in 2014.
At that time, Deansgate Locks was arguably Manchester’s leading nightlife destination, drawing hundreds of students and party-goers to its mix of venues.
The railway arches have been home to iconic clubs and bars including Baa Bar, Lola Lo, Revolution, and Sugar Buddha, as well as The Comedy Store.
But with news that Ark Manchester is closing too, it leaves only Popworld left at what was previously one of the city’s hottest destinations.
In a statement shared with the Manchester Evening News, a spokesperson for Stonegate said: “The hospitality sector continues to face significant challenges.
Ark Manchester will be closing for goodIt leaves Deansgate Locks with just one venue
“After careful consideration, and despite our best efforts, Ark Manchester is no longer commercially viable and we have taken the difficult decision to close the venue.
“Our priority is to support our hard‑working team during this time, and we would like to thank them for their commitment and dedication. We would also like to thank our guests and the local community for their support over the years.”
It’s believed that Ark Manchester will close on Deansgate Locks in the next few weeks.
The Streets announce big change for Castlefield Bowl gig in Manchester amid World Cup clash
Daisy Jackson
One of the biggest gigs taking place in Manchester this summer has announced a pretty major change to its plans.
The Streets are set to perform two nights at Castlefield Bowl this weekend, taking to the magnificent outdoor stage in the heart of the city.
But one of those shows happens to clash with a pretty major event – England’s quarter final World Cup match against Norway.
But The Streets have got the nation’s interests at heart, and have announced a plan to make sure fans can watch both their gig and the football.
Mike Skinner et al will be shifting their entire Saturday gig forward by a full hour, which means gig-goers should be able to escape Castlefield Bowl and peg it to the nearest pub in time for the footy.
“Fear not,” they wrote in an update on Instagram today. “Saturday’s show will begin early to accommodate England vs Norway at 10.”
It also means their support acts – Mancunian artist Antony Szmierek, and rap and grime MC CASISDEAD – will be playing an hour earlier than planned.
The Streets’ gig on Friday will remain at the time originally planned.
Doors to Castlefield Bowl will open earlier ahead of Antony Szmierek’s performance at the revised time of 5.50pm.
Then CASISDEAD will perform at 6.15pm, with The Streets on stage at 7.45pm.
Fans have been delighted with The Streets’ decision to move their Manchester Saturday show forward, with one writing: “THANK YOU CASTLEFIELD BOWL AND MIKEYYYY. We had a very difficult decision on our hands today, this is what dreams are made of. See you Saturday!!!!”
Many more are calling for the England games to be screened at Castlefield Bowl, but no plans have been confirmed for that just yet. Watch this space…
Daisy Jackson -
7th April 2025 
