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
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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:
Elbow announce three very intimate shows in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Elbow have announced a three-night Manchester residency, and they’ll be playing a much more intimate venue than their usual.
The Bury-formed rock legends have announced a run of ‘very special’ intimate gigs to celebrate 25 years of their debut studio album, Asleep In The Back.
Elbow frontman Guy Garvey has said the band want it to be a ‘time machine night’ for both them and their fans.
Last time Elbow played a hometown gig, it was an enormous outdoor summer show at Castlefield Bowl in Manchester.
And the time before that, they were opening the UK’s largest indoor arena, the Co-op Live (admittedly, they weren’t supposed to open the venue, but its opening got delayed to land on the date of their gig).
So to see them play to a crowd of just 1,500 people is not an occurrence we’re likely to see again for a while.
Elbow have just announced three intimate Manchester gigs, performing at the O2 Ritz this November.
They’ll perform their debut, Asleep In The Back, in its entirety, along with selected B-sides and rarities.
Speaking of the announcement, Guy Garvey said: “It’s fascinating for us to revisit the atmosphere we created, and the Ritz feels like the perfect setting to capture that atmosphere.
“A time machine night for us and for the fans. See you there.”
Elbow will perform at O2 Ritz Manchester on Friday 20, Saturday 21, and Sunday 22 November.
Tickets will go on general sale from 10am on Friday 4 September HERE, with an artist presale from 10am on Wednesday 2 September.
Andy Burnham’s favourite Manchester pub, restaurant, neighbourhood and Sunday roast
Daisy Jackson
Andy Burnham’s favourite pub, restaurant, neighbourhood, and Sunday roast have been revealed – and the man’s got taste.
Old footage of now-PM Andy Burnham chatting to content creator Isaac Likes has been doing the rounds again, and while the interview dates back to before Andy left us and headed down to the big smoke, his Manchester recommendations still stand.
From his go-to neighbourhood and favourite pub to where he heads for a Sunday roast, and even the song he likes to play when he gets behind the decks, Burnham gave us a glimpse into his ideal Manchester day.
First up, there’s the Northern Quarter, which Burnham reckons has to be his favourite neighbourhood in the city.
He said: “Got to be the Northern Quarter. It’s the place where it’s all happening.”
When it comes to food, he singled out Firehouse, sitting on the edge of the Northern Quarter, as one of his favourite places to eat. He also gave a shoutout to its sister venue Ramona, where he’s been known to get behind the decks.
Andy said: “On the edge of the Northern Quarter, Firehouse is a place I love to go. Ramona Pizza, I’ve DJ’d there – if the mayor DJs there it’s gotta be alright.”
For a proper pint, Burnham’s choice is a little more traditional, saying his favourite pub is the ‘proper old school’ Peveril of the Peak.
The beautiful tiled pub was recently named the best in the UK, just days before its legendary landlady Nancy passed away.
When Sunday rolls around, Burnham said he has a couple of options up his sleeve. The Wharf in Castlefield gets a mention, as does Edinburgh Castle up in Ancoats.
The Peveril of the Peak pub in ManchesterThe Edinburgh CastleFirehouseSome of Andy Burnham’s favourite places in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
He said: “We love our gravy, we drink it by the pint in Manchester.”
Of course, no conversation with Burnham about Manchester would be complete without talking music.
Asked to name the best Manchester band of all time, he offered a few contenders – The Smiths, New Order, and, ultimately, The Stone Roses.
“The band I think are quintessentially Manchester is The Stone Roses. That was peak Manchester,” he said.
Daisy Jackson -
17th June 2024 
