SimonBland, Author at Northern Noise

LIVE REVIEW: The Amity Affliction lead a night of metalcore at The 02 Ritz

January 19, 2023

Aussie metalcore legends make a long-awaited return to town… It’s been a good few years since Manchester has been able to enjoy a headline…

LIVE: Arcade Fire offers a light amid a controversy storm at Manchester arena

September 8, 2022

What happens when an identity-forming band threatens to fall apart in real-time? Whatever opinions you currently hold about Arcade Fire, their brief UK tour…

LIVE: Summer comes to a genre-splicing close at Leeds Festival 2022

August 29, 2022

Alt-rock, pop and audiences mix at this festival with an identity crisis Alternative festivals like Leeds and Reading used to attract alternative crowds. You…

Manchester’s best dog-friendly workspaces perfect for escaping the home office

March 14, 2022

Ideal for work and walkies… Manchester’s not only packed full of the UK’s best pubs, bars and restaurants – it’s also got an enviable…

Manchester Craft Beer Festival returns to Depot Mayfield this July

March 3, 2022

Goldie, Norman Jay MBE and David Holmes will be on music duty, alongside a new fire pit food concept Manchester Craft Beer Festival will…

Six By Nico brings ancient Rome to Manchester in unmissable new tasting menu

February 28, 2022

Immersive new menu promises ‘historically adapted’ dishes inspired by ancient delicacies Tasting menu hotspot Six By Nico has unveiled its latest batch of dishes,…