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Daisy Jackson -5th July 2022
Sounds of the City is set to return this month, bringing some of the world’s biggest bands to Manchester.
Over the course of nine very special evenings, bands including James, Pixies and Foals will all take to the outdoor stage.
This year’s headliners also include Sam Fender, Lewis Capaldi, and the return of the ever-popular Hacienda Classical.
Since launching in 2013, Sounds of the City has hosted the likes of Kylie, Arcade Fire, Elbow, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Catfish And The Bottlemen and Courteeners.
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As with most music events, Sounds of the City had its 2020 and 2021 summer seasons disrupted, but returned with a handful of gigs last September.
Now it’s back in full force and ready to kick off in a matter of days.
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Here’s what you need to know.
Who’s headlining Sounds of the City on which date?
- Tuesday 28 June – Lewis Capaldi plus special guest Jp Saxe & Emie Nathan
- Wednesday 29 June – Foals plus special guests Wet Leg & The Regrettes – Sold Out
- Thursday 30 June – Crowded House plus special guest
- Friday 1 July – The Libertines – Up The Bracket performed in full plus other classics plus special guests Sports Team
- Saturday 2 July – James plus special guest – Sold Out
- Tuesday 5 July – Pixies plus special guests The Slow Readers Club & Klangstof
- Wednesday 6 July – Sam Fender plus special guest – Sold Out
- Friday 8 July – Hacienda Classical with special guests Soul II Soul, Peter Hook, DJ Paulette & Tom Wainwright
- Saturday 9 July – Primal Scream Presents Screamadelica plus special guests The Mysterines, Lonelady & Walt Disco – Sold Out
How do I buy tickets?
There are still tickets left for a few of the Sounds of the City gigs, as well as tickets cropping up on resale sites (as always, make sure you’re using a verified fan-to-fan service so you don’t get ripped off).
You can expect to pay between £40 and £50 for most of the events – Lewis Capaldi tickets are £44.25, The Libertines tickets are going for £47.40, and The Pixies for £50.50, for example.
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You can browse the events and see the latest ticket availability through Ticketmaster.
What are the stage and venue times?
Doors to the venue are expected to open at 5.30pm for most of the concerts.
There’ll be a strict 10.30pm curfew.
Each artist is likely to announce their individual stage times on social media in the coming days, but you can probably expect headliners to take to the stage between 8.30pm and 9pm most nights.
What’s the seating chart for the venue?
Castlefield Bowl is an amphitheatre-style outdoor venue in the city centre.
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Although all tickets are billed as unreserved standing, if you’re quick you can take a seat on the large concrete steps that curve around the stage.
Many people also take a perch up on the grassy banks at the back of the venue too.
How do I get to Castlefield Bowl?
Castlefield Bowl is located at 101 Liverpool Road in the city centre.
The closest tram stop is Deansgate-Castlefield, which is only a six-minute walk away.
You can also walk it from the major train stations, or use the 101, 197, 255, 256, 41, 50 or X50 buses.
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Tributes pour in for much-loved Manchester DJ Luke Leadbelly after his deathDaisy Jackson
Local DJ and producer Luke Leadbelly has died after a short illness, with tributes pouring in.
The young DJ was a familiar face behind the decks at clubs, festivals and events right across Manchester.
Luke had been diagnosed with AML cancer, a type of blood cancer, and ‘fought many rough months’ before passing away on Sunday 25 August.
A GoFundMe has now been set up to help his family and to give him ‘the send off he deserved’.
Several event organisers and clubs around Manchester are now paying moving tributes to Luke.
Hit and Run, a local club night, shared: “Just wanted to take a moment to big up our dear departed friend @lukeleadbelly – who recently left this world after a brief illness
“He was a key figure – especially in the first decade of the night. He played several of the @hitandrunuk takeovers and boat parties at @outlookfestival, as well as our first 2 room takeovers at @fabriclondonofficial – plus countless HIT & RUN’s, especially the Grime takeovers, whether we were doing a joint event with his crew @p13_mcr or not.
“He was a wicked DJ, dedicated producer for nearly 20 years, and one of the sweetest spirits you could ever hope to meet.
“We are truly shocked by the news, and send love to his family and loved ones at this most difficult of times.
“He will always be remembered with the utmost affection by all of us here at @hitandrunuk”
The GoFundMe page said: “Sadly on the Sunday 25 August 2024 Luke lost his fight to AML cancer. After his diagnosis, Luke fought through many rough months till his body gave in and he finally passed away.
“Luke truly was one of a kind and we’re hoping to raise some funds towards the funeral; to help the family and give him the send off he deserved. Any donation will be greatly appreciated.”
DJ Rich Reason shared: “Really gutted to hear that our friend @lukeleadbelly has just died – all happened so quickly, it’s difficult to get your head around it at all.
“Such a sweet and kind soul, with the cheekiest and widest smile; had mad love for the guy, and his fashion sense too! Always so happy to see him when out & about.
“He was a key presence in so many milestone moments for @hitandrunuk and will never be forgotten; also for his tunes with @tumarnigresham & @skittlesuk, his residency at @p13_mcr, countless sets with @mcrchunky & @strategyyeah
“So sorry that so many people I know & love will be hurting a lot right now. Seems so cruel when he was really on the up and was obviously so happy in life and in love. This one hurts. Big Love Luke, Rest easy.”
DJ Katie Cooper wrote: “LJ, Luke, Beeb. I could write a million words to describe our lives growing up together over the last 17 years, but there isn’t any words to describe how proud I am to have been your friend.
“@lukeleadbellymy heart is truly broken and its hurting to imagine a world without you in it. thank you for being a brother, a best friend and for the most incredibly ridiculous memories anyone could ask for. I love you so so so much, forever and eve”
And fellow DJ and sound engineer Jonny Opo wrote: “This one hurts bad. Gonna miss you our Luke. You were there through all the early rave days, your energy and mischievous grin were infectious. I’ll never forget the b2bs in dirty warehouses and fields – you lived for it with me and the rest of the crew.
“I’ll never forget the outfits – there were always belters. You pioneered some crazy pants and animal prints!
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“Until we meet again at the big rave in the sky love you always and rest easy”
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Oasis reunion tour – how to get tickets, prices, pre-sale and more essential informationDaisy Jackson
It’s really happening – an Oasis reunion tour is on the way in 2025, with Liam and Noel Gallagher officially getting the band back together.
The Britpop icons, one of Manchester’s finest and most famous musical exports, are set to play 17 massive shows across the UK and Ireland.
The Oasis reunion tour will, of course, include some shows in their hometown, with five gigs at Heaton Park on the list.
The rock legends announced their return to the live music scene just before the 30th anniversary of the release of their debut album, Definitely Maybe.
Demand for tickets will be massive, with a pre-sale offer crashing the Oasis website and the band already adding three extra dates to the tour.
If you’re one of many people who will be braving the great ticket buying war over the weekend, we’ve rounded up some essential information you might need.
Good luck out there everyone.
How much are Oasis tickets in Manchester?
As Heaton Park has no seating or tiers, general admission prices are the same for all tickets for the Oasis hometown shows.
In other cities, where they’re playing stadiums, you can get tickets for as little as £65 (plus booking fee) for seating.
Here are the ticket prices for Manchester:
- Standing – £135 (or £148.50 with booking fees)
- Hospitality area package – £250 (or £268.50 with booking fees)
- Pre-show party and exhibition fan package – £435 (or £453.50 with booking fees)
- Merchandise and exhibition fan package – £335 (or £353.50 with booking fees)
When do Oasis tickets go on sale?
The pre-sale for Oasis tickets will run between 7pm and 10pm on Friday 30 August.
General sale tickets will then go live at 9am on Saturday 31 August and will run until it sells out (so probably about four seconds).
You can get your Oasis ticket here.
Remember you can only buy four tickets per person.
Where do I buy Oasis tickets?
The official sites to buy Oasis tickets will be the usual culprits – Ticketmaster, Gigs and Tours, and See Tickets.
Be extremely wary of buying tickets from any other platform or via resale as scams are likely to be rife for such a popular event.
Be smart too – you can sign up and register with your chosen ticket agent ahead of time, which will help with how busy the websites will be during the sale.
Note that there is an age restriction for the Oasis gig at Heaton Park – no under 14s will be allowed and all under 16’s need to be accompanied by an adult (18+).
Oasis 2025 tour dates in full
- Cardiff Principality Stadium – 4 and 5 July
- Manchester Heaton Park – 11, 12, 16*, 19, 20 July
- London Wembley Stadium – 25, 26, 30* July; and 2, 3 August
- Edinburgh Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium – 8, 9, 12* August
- Dublin Croke Park – 16 and 17 August
* new dates
Oasis pre-sale information
Fans had to register for pre-sale, with a select few then receiving a pre-sale code through a ballot process.
All pre-sale emails have now been sent out – so if you’ve not got one, it’s game over until the general sale for you. So sorry.
We’ll be back bright and early tomorrow to bring you all the Oasis ticket updates as they happen.
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