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The Hundred 2023 music line-up revealed in full as The Lottery Winners return to headline Emirates Old Trafford
With eight games to play at Emirates Old Trafford Cricket ground and a different artist each day, it's gonna be a brilliant month.
The Hundred is nearly upon once again and with just over a month and a half to go until play gets underway, the official lineup of live music has been revealed in full, and there are some big names on the cards this year.
Now in its third year, one of the most fast-paced tournaments in cricket is returning to tour the UK this August and aside from the action itself, The Hundred has quickly gained a reputation as one of the best days out you could hope for all-round, not least because of the incredible music on offer.
As well as eight different men’s and women’s teams playing 32 matches throughout the month — including our very own Manchester Originals, of course — you’ll have the luxury of seeing a different musical act every single day, as well as plenty more entertainment throughout the competition.
Teaming up with BBC Introducing for the tournament, you can expect the likes of Yazmin Lacey, The Royston Club, Antony Szmierek and more; we’ve even got Leigh legends The Lottery Winners set to play the Emirates Old Trafford for the second year running.
Playing on Wednesday, 23 August on the home turf of Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, The Lottery Winners are returning as conquering heroes following their number one album, A.R.T (Anxiety Replacement Therapy).
The local lot absolutely killed it when we went along last year and with even more music to play and a bigger following this time around, this show’s sure to be a belter.
As if that wasn’t enough, British D&B and electronic group Rudimental will be headlining The Hundred Final at Lord’s in London to close out the tournament on 27 August.
You can see the full lineup below:
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The Hundred 2023 kicks off on 1 August and we literally can’t wait.
With light shows, pyros, DJs and plenty more fun for all the family, not to mention the whole thing being broadcast live on Sky Sports, August is going to be a great month.
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James Blunt announces huge Manchester gig on new European arena tour
Daisy Jackson
Singer-songwriter James Blunt is heading back out on tour next year, and has announced a massive Manchester gig as part of his run of arena shows.
The singer, perhaps best-known for his iconic 2005 pop ballad ‘You’re Beautiful’, is hitting the road again in 2027.
The newly-announced European tour is in celebration of his new album Airplane Mode, which is set for release this autumn.
James Blunt will kick off his tour in Leeds next spring, before heading over for a night at the almighty Co-op Live in Manchester.
Then he’ll head to more cities including Newcastle, Birmingham and London.
His new album, Airplane Mode, is being released on 6 November and will, according to his press release, be ‘exhilarating’.
James has already released the first single, ‘Tastes Like Summer’, and ‘Weight Of It All’, with 10 more songs to come on the record.
Airplane Mode was recorded with James’ brilliant long-standing live band, who’ll be back on tour with him next year.
Speaking of the new album, and recording in Pig Music Studios, he said: “Somewhere back there, I lost my way, but found it again in a studio in Banbury.”
James Blunt will be at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on 3 April, 2027. Tickets go on sale from 10am on 9 September.
James Blunt UK and Ireland 2027 tour dates
- 26 March – Leeds
- 27 March – Birmingham
- 28 March – Newcastle
- 30 March – Dublin
- 31 March – Belfast
- 2 April – Glasgow
- 3 April – Manchester
- 4 April – London
- 6 April – Cardiff
- 7 April – Bournemouth
- 8 April – Brighton
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Major pop star crowns humble rice and three cafe as ‘Jewel of Manchester’ ahead of sold-out gig
Thomas Melia
A beloved city centre takeaway has been given the title of ‘Jewel of Manchester’ by chart-topping UK singer Sam Smith.
Known for hits like ‘Stay With Me’, ‘I’m Not The Only One’ and more recently ‘Unholy’, UK pop-ballad act Sam Smith also likes to drop a food review every once in a while.
Currently on the road with a run of shows in Manchester and London for their ‘To Be Free’ live shows, Sam Smith is stopping off at some of our city’s much-loved spots.
On their food-reviewing account titled ‘Sam Served’, where they adopt the aptly-fitting nickname ‘Ham Smith’, Sam has visited restaurants across the globe – and most recently turned their attention to Manchester’s own This & That.
Smith decided to pop in and grab a cheeky rice and three from long-standing backstreet food business This & That, and it certainly went down a treat.
After sampling their amazing selection of meat, vegetable and vegan curries, the musician crowned this family-run Indian takeaway a ‘Jewel of Manchester’.
The hitmaker described this Northern Quarter Indian eatery as ‘Everything food should be’ and definitely enjoyed all the curries on offer ‘leaving belly and heart full’.
This & That prides itself on affordable and comforting food with its ‘Rice and Three Curries’ starting from just £6 – not bad for a city centre foodie spot.
Sam has racked up an impressive 490k followers via their ‘Sam Served’ profile, with famous faces like Lily Allen, Denise Welch and CMAT all wanting to know the superstar’s foodie thoughts.
After enjoying a curry or three, Sam Smith also made sure to feed their soul to by venturing down to Afflecks and getting lost in the music at Mars Tapes.
Recognised as one of the UK’s only cassette and tape shops, Mars Tapes lets you flick through their crates of physical media and even preview tracks before you buy with its dedicated listening areas.
It’s safe to say that Smith has ‘Latched’ onto Manchester’s independent business scene and we’re here for it.
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The London-born artist has just released their latest album Hazel Eyes and is currently amid a UK residency tour with two dates in Manchester’s Albert Hall and eight shows set for London Coliseum.
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15th June 2023 
