The Mary Wallopers – the latest hit band coming out of Ireland – are bringing their merrymaking live show to

The long hair and luxe vintage garms definitely made an appearance on stage on Friday night at Manchester’s Academy 2. Fortunately for Temples, when on stage their swoon-worthy style is met with equal substance.

You will struggle to find a more captivating performance demonstrating both musical ability and stage presence as exemplified by Jordan Rakei and his support last night.

Manchester made way for a new generation of bands as the Academy 2 hosted a sold-out gig.

“It comes through the window, it comes through the floor, it comes through the roof and, it comes through the door…”

After spending time in the US in the wake of their extraordinary success with 2012’s Bones, Young Guns had returned to Manchester as part of their UK tour – in philosophical, yet emphatic style.

Pop star Paul Heaton brings holiday cheer to two of the city’s charities, Compassion and Porch Boxes, with special benefit gig Hope for Christmas at Manchester Academy 2

Lead vocalist Aled Phillips took time out to talk to MM