Manchester is perhaps best known for it’s music, so it just wouldn’t be right not to bring you the latest news on gigs, festivals and local legends within our North West region. Stay up to date on the latest features, reviews and edits of all things music on STYLEetc.
New Order and Hot Chip are joining Kraftwerk as headliners at this year’s bluedot (18-21 July 2019), the fourth instalment of the award-winning music, science and culture event at Cheshire’s iconic Jodrell Bank Observatory.
View PostTickets go on sale this week for Basshunter’s appearance at fun-filled bingo night ‘Bongo’s Bingo’ in Manchester.
View PostWith the recent announcement of Festival No.6 on hiatus our attentions turned to a festival of other sorts this weekend, with the return of bluedot for 2018. Set at Cheshire’s famous observatory Jodrell Bank and a stone’s throw away from Manchester, bluedot taps into it’s venues theme for a festival focusing on Science and Music. Read our review of bluedot 2017 for a round up of last year’s antics. The festival itself stays true to form year on year, albeit mixing up the array of performers and talks available. It is this consistency which makes it so enticing to return year on year. STYLE etc has rounded up the reasons not to miss it next year. 1. The Consistently Good Music 2018 saw headliners The Chemical Brothers launch their new show within the UK, alongside other top music acts including The Flaming Lips and Gary Numan. What’s perfect about bluedot is it’s commitment to a theme, all music flows consistently to the beat of an electronic over arch, providing a nice synchronicity as you wander from tent to stage. 2. The Science Talks This years talk with Richard Dawkins saw a huge line of revellers queuing up as the event…
View PostWelsh music event Festival No.6 has decided to take a break next year, with indefinite information available on how and when it will return.
View PostAnother 60,000+ revellers descended on Heaton Park for two nights of music and fun this June at Parklife festival 2018 and we were there to review it all.
View PostIt’s officially our favourite time of year at STYLEetc, that is Festival season of course. As we prep ourselves for dancing in muddy fields, losing track of the hours and seeing our favourite artists, there’s only one Manchester based festival we have our eye on: Parklife.
View PostSTYLEetc was excited to return to the beautiful village of Portmeirion and see the sights as well as enjoy the music. We thought it worth putting together a breakdown of what Festival No 6 offers to show just how special this understated event is.
View PostBluedot Festival returned to its Jodrell Bank location this summer for another weekend of music and science aimed to entertain and inform.
View PostSTYLE etc rounds up the best small festivals to visit in the UK for weekends away for fun, music and entertainment.
View PostHere at STYLE etc. we love a good competition, which is why we’re offering you the exclusive opportunity to see Stand By Me the Musical live for free, receive a free CD of the show and meet the band afterwards.
View PostFollowing on from the success of Bench’s SS16 capsule collection with Jess Glynne, Brit award winners Rudimental have partnered with the iconic casualwear label as their new ambassadors.
View PostITV’s Big Reunion Boy Band Tour is about to come crashing into Manchester on Sunday 26th October! The ultimate boy band collective are about to embark on a 13 date UK Arena tour, this time bringing along seven boy bands from both Big Reunion series including Five, Blue, 911, A1, Damage, 3T and the recently formed 5th Story. The super-group features Gareth Gates, Another Level’s Dane Bowers, Adam Rickitt, Kavana and Blazing Squad’s Kenzie. Combined they have had 27 top ten hits including five number ones, won hoards of MOBO, Smash Hits, and MTV awards and played to sold out crowds around the world. And now, by popular demand, belting out and busting the moves from some of the biggest (and our favourite!) hits of the nineties, the boys are back to take you on a trip down memory lane. The tour is expected to create mayhem as the boys all set off on the tour bus together around the UK from today and judging by some of the explosive accounts, tear-jerking scenes and dramatic revelations from some of the pop heroes, the tour bus is set to be one interesting ride as the boys hit the road! 5th Story member Adam Rickitt said: “The exciting thing is…
View PostWe all know how annoying it can be when you’re strapped for cash and can’t decide between a festival or a holiday, which is why we’ve found the perfect solution in Unknown festival. Taking place from the 8th to 12th of September it’s the idyllic way to extend the end of your Summer. Unknown festival returns to Croatia this year with a line up which would impress the most opinionated of music fans. Showing an eclectic mix of both live and electronic acts in the line up there’s certainly enough choice to feed any music lovers tastes. Legendary group Chic featuring just as legendary Nile Rogers have been announced to headline and speaking as someone who has seen this collaboration live last year I can assure you it is something you won’t want to miss out on! If Chic isn’t enough to excite you for the week, there’s also a huge range of other artists to enjoy, including; Disclosure, London Grammar, Jamie XX, Erol Alkan and Eats Everything, as well as many more. If you’re a fan of Warehouse project in Manchester, this festival blends the perfect mix of night out versus holiday in the sun, giving you a week of…
View PostThe eagerly anticipated Festival No.6 returns this year for another weekend of acclaimed musicians and picturesque surroundings. Situated in the coastal resort of Portmeirion (of 60’s cult TV show ‘the Prisoner’ fame), there is a magical air to the place; with real life props of castles and greenery to look at as you enjoy a wide range of genres all night. Two headliners have already been revealed in the form of Beck and London Grammar, to accompany already confirmed artists Martha & the Vandellas, Julio Bashmore and Neneh Cherry. London Grammar said of the festival “It’s a real honour to play Festival No.6 again. Portmeirion is a beautiful and somewhat surreal location. We can’t wait to perform there again!” There’s literally something to suit everyone’s musical taste. It’s not all about the music either, there’s more to enjoy with a heavy influence of art and culture, not to mention food prepared by Michelin starred chefs. If camping’s not your bag there’s plenty of alternate choice of accommodation in the form of cottages, yurts, tipis and even castles. Anyone wanting a festival with a difference won’t want to miss out. The music acts will be performing across the entire site, by the whimsical Italianate architecture…
View Post‘Back to life. . .back to reality. . ’ If you were to hear those lyrics you’d instantly recognise one of the biggest hits of 1989, from reggae, funk and RnB collective Soul II Soul. As well as creating club classics, Soul II Soul brought their own unique mix of style and fashion to the masses. ‘The Funki Dredd’ – a cartoon design by Derek Yates which became synonymous with Soul II Soul and club culture as a whole, is featured on a range of t-shirts and sweatshirts that form a limited edition Classics Collection, exclusive to Harvey Nichols. On Wednesday, Jazzie B – a cultural pioneer who helped define British black music and style, came to Manchester to launch the collection. He also entertained 200 customers with a live DJ set and Q&A session. On behalf of STYLEetc, musician and songwriter Ben Williams sat down for a pre-event chat with Jazzie. Here’s what he had to say about fashion, musical influences and, err. . what he thinks of Simon Cowell! What music did you grow up listening to? I think I was very fortunate to grow up in the seventies. The best way I can describe what I listened…
View PostBeyonce just doesn’t stop! As if having a baby, being the face of the superbowl and preparing for a world tour isn’t enough – she is now also the face of H&M swimwear for summer 2013! This week we are going back in time and listening to some classics from her debut album ‘Dangerously In Love’. We take our hats off to you B, you are a superwoman! By Kathryn Bell
View PostThis week we are re-living all of our favourite tracks from the past year with the Brit Awards album. Congratulations to Emeli Sande who won awards for Best British Album and Best British Female:
View PostThe worlds of fashion, football, food and fabulous entertainment will collide on Tuesday 1 May at Jane and Shay Given’s star-studded Fashion Kicks at The Point at Lancashire County Cricket Club, which aims to raise £200,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, Beechwood Cancer Care Centre Stockport and the Chefs Adopt a School Project. The Republic of Ireland and Aston Villa goalkeeper and his wife Jane started their now famous Fashion Kicks events in 2004, and to date have raised a staggering £1million for Macmillan Cancer Support and local charities. Guests will be treated to a Champagne reception, followed by a star-studded fashion show hosted by Selfridges, before sitting down to a lavish dinner created by some of Britain’s leading celebrity chefs such as Paul Heathcote and Nigel Haworth, with a performance by Irish dance group Prodijig, winners of Sky One’s Got To Dance 2012. The evening will climax with a set by Westlife, close friends of Jane and Shay, who volunteered to perform their final charity concert at Fashion Kicks, ahead of their farewell Greatest Hits tour. For more information see fashionkicks.org.uk, for latest news follow @fashion_kicks on twitter, and see #fashionkicks.
View PostWhen 80’s Punk met Burundian African Drums, the resulting music created an enduring sound and distinctive image. And the artist behind it all; Adam Ant. From 7th March to 29th April, Proud Camden will be celebrating the life of this unique musician with a photographic exhibition of exceptional portraits. Adam Ant: Dandy in the Underworld, co-curated by the man himself, features images taken throughout his lengthy career to the present day. During his life Adam Ant has worked with Chris Duffy, Gerard McNamara, Jill Furmanovsky, Denis O’Regan, Chris Cuffaro, Robert Mathey, Janette Beckman, David Corio and Hannah Domagala; photographers who have each played a part in creating the iconic images that are instantly recognisable. The collection, brought together in the eclectic surroundings of Camden, is a fantastic celebration of thirty five years of a truly individual artist, musician and icon. However, the exhibition also includes some never-before-seen images showing a different side to the white-striped Dandy Highwayman. Looking at the early black and white photos you can see an inner vulnerability, usually masked by external confidence. Devoid of the makeup and stage persona the man shines through. Yet the legendary image of the Highway Man remains throughout, an image first…
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