Finley Kesteven

Freelance Writer

Tenacious D Live Review: 8/5/2024

Tenacious D Live Review: 8/5/2024

Jack Black’s rock-comedy project Tenacious D stopped off in Manchester on their ‘Spicy Meatball’ tour, performing to 20,000 fans at the AO Arena The AO Arena in Manchester witnessed the return of the Metal on May 8, with Wonderboy and Young...
Beyond The Music Festival 2023

Beyond The Music Festival 2023

The Mancunion explores Beyond The Music Festival, a weekend full of tantalising shows, conferences and real change in the music industry. From the Bee Gees to Joy Division to Oasis, Manchester’s music scene is well-known for its star-studded...
Vacations at Band on the Wall

Vacations at Band on the Wall

Vacations bring their sunny Australian sound to Band on the Wall following the release of new single ‘Next Exit’. Vacations are an indie-pop quartet based in Newcastle, Australia. I was lucky enough to see them perform at Band on the Wall in the Northern Quarter...
black midi at Village Underground

black midi at Village Underground

Experimental post-punk outfit black midi brought their show to Village Underground, showcasing material from lockdown album Cavalcade. black midi took to the stage for the third night of their four-day stretch at Village Underground, to perform a setlist based on...