Paloma Faith: The Bridgewater Hall Manchester – Live Review by MK Bennett - 📸 Melanie Smith

“ Paloma Faith puts her heart out on the line and leaves it to be examined and pecked over because there is nothing more human than failure. “

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An exclusive little shoot Paloma Faith The Bridgewater Hall tonight on the 2nd night in Mcr Chuff Media #PalomaFaith

A truly unforgettable night 🙌 MIKA spoiled us with a magical set 😲✨

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O2 Apollo Manchester - Sunday 07 April 2024

The Hives: Manchester Academy - Live Review by MK Bennett - 📸 Melanie Smith The Hives

“ ..some may gripe at Pelle’s idea of the Hives as the world’s greatest Rock And Roll band, but no one on the way out doubted it for a second.“

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Swedish band The Hives brought their highly energetic and dynamic stage presence to Manchester Academy🐝 with their distinctive black and white attire and garage rock sound. #thehives

Shot for Louder Than War - live review coming soon..

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators: AO Arena, Manchester - Live Review by Claire Glover 📸 Melanie Smith

“an unforgettable, spectacular rock feast.“

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A legendary performance by Liam Gallagher & John Squire, on night two, made for an unforgettable experience. Wow. 😲👏

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O2 Apollo Manchester - Thursday 21 March 2024

Bloody loved doing this shoot for Louder Than War

Cirque du Soleil du Soleil OVO: AO Arena, Manchester – Theatre Review by MK Bennett

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Cirque du Soleil OVO: AO Arena, Manchester – Theatre Review by MK Bennett 📸 Melanie Smith Cirque du Soleil

'..unlike many shows of a similar nature, they are adored by the edgy and the cool, metalheads, goths and punks, filmmakers and musicians.'

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Liam Gallagher + John Squire 21/03/24 photographed for O2 Apollo Manchester + Academy Music Group Liam Gallagher
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Not us reminiscing again about when Kim Petras joined us back in February. Obsessed 😍

📸 @MudKissPhotos for Academy Music Group (𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯)

#O2VictoriaWarehouseManchester - Friday 16 February

Thank you john robb & the incredibly talented Melanie Smith #Mudkissphotography for coming to see us at the #Sociallites this evening. Really fascinating chat & some amazing shots of some of my fave musicians!!

Lust For Life: The Exchange 1856, North Shields – Live Review by Gus Ironside 📸 Melanie Smith Lust For Life Tour 2024 Glen Matlock Katie Puckrik

“..Puckrik radiates boundless energy worthy of the mighty Pop himself…“

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If you do one thing this International Women’s Day, please give this sobering piece a read to get a clear picture that answers that really irritating and frequently asked question: what’s it like to be a women in music? independent.co.uk/arts-entertain…

Another incredible night on the #LustForLife tour at the O2 Ritz Manchester last night. Thanks to Melanie Smith for this awesome pic of Clem Burke

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Really enjoyed photographing and watching the supergroup - Lust For Life Tour 2024 which stopped off at O2 Ritz Manchester tonight Glen Matlock Clem Burke Katie Puckrik .....

Photographed for Louder Than War - live review and more photos coming soon...

Fever Ray: Albert Hall, Manchester - Live Review by Ryan Walker 📸 by me

“..concepts that would knock Cronenberg’s socks off, each more momentous, more magnetic, more wild-eyed and magical than the last.”

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The awesome Fever Ray News Albert Hall Homobloc shot for Louder Than War - live review + photos coming soon...

My latest photos of Alison Goldfrapp in this great review....

Keep your eyes peeled for a live review and photos of the fantastic Alison Goldfrapp as she stopped by @manchesteracademy last night on her Love Invention Tour. Shot for Louder Than War