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Month: January 2018

Live Review: Ryan McMullan at Deaf Institute

Just before Christmas I had the opportunity to see Ryan McMullan at his Manchester stop while he was on tour of the UK. Having really enjoyed his gig back in September I was looking forward to seeing him again a few months later and it definitely didn’t disappoint! The show began solo with just him singing at the piano and the song he started with has stuck with me since then. The lyric “I’m just a little king without his crown” and it was beautiful. I so hope it’s on the full-length album he’s set to release soon!

 

Throughout the night he was trying out new music and it was really interesting to hear some of his new stuff. Having progressed since his concert in September, he had a full band to back him who were very talented and made for a great atmosphere in the intimate venue of the Deaf Institute. One of my favourite moments of the night was when he played his song Letting Go For A Little While because I haven’t heard him play a kind of country version of it before and it sounded fresh and invigorating! Also, with the gig being so close to Christmas, he played a lovely version of Fairytale of New York that had everyone singing and dancing along to! It was a great gig and I look forward to hopefully seeing him again in Manchester sometime soon!

 

9/10

Claire Thornton

News Around Fuse #3

2018 is here. Fuse FM is back.

We’ve got some big plans for the next semester, so as ever, keep your eyes peeled on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

We start with the re-freshers fair in Academy, where if you’re new to student media you can come chat to us about what it’s like to be involved with Fuse FM, Fuse TV or The Mancunion. That’s Tuesday, 30th January.

The day after, training re-opens. This is essential for all new and returning shows, and shows in Carrill House will also be able to see their set-up before they get going. Remember, if you had a show in semester one, you need to re-apply in semester two. Show Applications are now live, and run until the 2nd February. Head over to the Fuse FM Facebook Presenters Group to apply.

2018 is here. Fuse FM is back.