American pop icon Lady Gaga is returning to the UK and is making a special stop in Manchester to celebrate her latest album, MAYHEM.
‘Mother Monster’ is returning to our lovely city for two nights ahead of her ‘The MAYHEM Ball Tour’, which is reaching the UK in October.
Gaga last visited Manchester over a decade ago when she brought ‘artRAVE: The Artpop Ball’ to AO Arena back in 2014.
The past few months have been mega for the 14-time Grammy-winning artist, who has seen her Bruno Mars link-up ‘Die With A Smile’ catapult her career to new audiences and even further heights.
This single alone holds the record for the longest-running daily number one hit on Spotify’s global chart, dethroning ‘Dance Monkey’ by Tones and I, which spent 121 days atop the chart.
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Whether you’re showing up and showing out for classics such as ‘Poker Face’ and ‘Bad Romance’, or rocking up to hear new favourites like ‘Rain On Me’ and ‘Garden Of Eden’, this night will be a spectacle, that’s for sure.
This unmatched performer has chosen none other than Co-op Live as the destination for her newest tour, and we’re sure the arena will be packed with 23,500 of Gaga’s devoted ‘Little Monsters’.
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Lady Gaga’s newest album, MAYHEM, is an ode to her discography and legacy as an artist with tracks like drawing from almost 20 year career: ‘Disease’, ‘Perfect Celebrity’, ‘Don’t Call Tonight’ and more.
Her latest single, ‘Abracadabra’, is already becoming a modern-day pop phenomenon too, as she evokes her familiar but ever-enigmatic pop star persona – we just wish we could magic ourselves some of those precious tickets.
The US performer took to social media to express her excitement, stating: “This show is designed to be the kind of theatrical and electrifying experience that brings MAYHEM to life exactly how I envision it.”
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Gaga’s UK tour run is limited to a three-show residency at The O2 in London confirmed and two Manchester gigs announced so far.
With Gaga’s last visit being over 10 years ago, anyone looking to get their hands on any tickets will have to act fast.
She sure knows how to raise a roof, and when you have a single titled ‘Applause’ all about her adoration of playing to live crowds, we have no doubt this will be a night the die-hard fans will never forget.
Lady Gaga is bringing her ‘MAYHEM Ball Tour’ to Co-op Live on 7 and 8 October, with pre-sale tickets available from Monday 31 March onwards with general admission tickets going up from Thursday, 3 April at 12 noon.
AO Arena announces ‘In Conversation’ event with Luke Una
Thomas Melia
Much loved DJ and musical artist Luke Una is the latest act appearing at the AO Arena as part of their ‘In Conversation’ event taking place in Manchester later this year.
Luke Cowdrey, known more commonly under the name Luke Una, makes up one half of the unforgettable DJ duo, The Unabombers, who were widely respected in the Manchester club scene.
Known for his involvement in pivotal club movements like Homobloc and E Soul Cultura, he certainly knows how to live it large.
Una’s music helped define the underground scene in Manchester during the 1980s and 90s alongside The Unabombers bandmate, Justin Crawford.
The two were known for producing music in the Northern Sulphuric Soul genre and even ran a legendary club night titled ‘Electric Chair’.
Their music tended to blend lots of different sounds from across the globe, including Latin, hip-hop, disco, house and more.
Now, Una is ditching the decks for a mellower event focused all around his music, where he will be sharing stories that have taken place over the course of his expansive four-decade-long career.
All the talks taking place at AO Arena will be hosted by none other than BBC 6 Music presenter Chris Hawkins known for his work regularly hosting an early morning radio show and also documentaries too.
Una isn’t the only guest who will be talking all things career and Northern music, The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess is also taking part in the AO Arena’s newest talk series ‘Live And In Conversation’ set to take place this month.
The adored DJ is taking to the incredible Manchester venue on 18 May from 6pm to 10:30pm, giving guests plenty of opportunities to learn all about his artistry and skill.
Luke Una is sitting down with Chris Hawkins for AO Arena’s ‘Live And In Conversation’ series, with tickets going on sale HERE.
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Calum Scott announces HUGE gig in Manchester this year
Thomas Melia
Singer-songwriter and talent show contestant Calum Scott has announced a huge gig in Manchester later this year.
Known for his impeccable cover of the Robyn hit ‘Dancing On My Own’, which earned him a golden buzzer from Simon Cowell, Scott has been dropping some real tunes since starring on our TV screens.
His biggest hit, despite not being an original of his own, went on to secure the Scottish star a BRIT Awards nomination, but his debut album Only Human (2018) and his track ‘You Are the Reason’ earned both gold and platinum certifications in 21 countries.
This Britain’s Got Talent star has been praising past musical acts long before his Robyn cover, even forming a Maroon 5 tribute, Maroon 4 in 2014, the year before he achieved stardom.
Calum Scott worked with highly acclaimed producer Jax Jones on his unofficial Love Island anthem, ‘Whistle’, which he even performed in the villa back in 2023.
This collaboration gained the pair a top 20 hit and a gold certified hit, selling over 400,000 copies in the United Kingdom alone.
Anyone who asks me ‘Where Are You Now’ on 12 September will find me front row at AO Arena ready to watch this super Scottish singer.
Manchester will be his first UK stop on the tour, where he’ll also be playing in London at OVO Arena Wembley on 21 September.
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Now, Scott returns with his newest album, The Avenoir, which sees the singer pictured rowing into a peaceful and calming water-meets-the-sky background.
Currently, five singles have been released from this album, including ‘Roots’, ‘Lighthouse’ and the latest drop ‘God Knows’.
With the album set to reach our ears in September, fans will have just over a month to practice all their words and be prepared to sing their hearts out.
Calum Scott is bringing ‘The Avenoir Tour’ to AO Arena in Manchester on 12 September, with tickets on sale from this Friday, 11 April.
Thomas Melia -
26th March 2025 
