HOMOBLOC 2025 Returns to Manchester with Sugababes, Honey Dijon, and More

Manchester is once again preparing itself for a December weekend like no other as HOMOBLOC 2025 returns to Depot Mayfield on Saturday, 6 December. More than just a music festival, Homobloc has built a reputation as a cultural touchstone where queer collectives, global stars, and underground innovators collide in one of the most FAULTLess celebrations of community and self-expression. This…

Isaac Gracie live @ The Deaf Institute Manchester

Isaac Gracie live @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester, 31/01/18 Photography: Aurelie Lagoutte   In the cosy, papered walls of Manchester’s Deaf Institute, a mixed crowd has gathered to see up-and-coming Londoner Isaac Gracie live. Couples and groups of friends of all ages have trudged through the rainy evening to see the early twenty-something who has found himself all over the airwaves.…

FAULT reviews: Vogue’s Fashion Night Out in Manchester

For the first time in its four-year history, Vogue Fashion's Night Out was held outside of London. The 2013 event, widely referred to by its hashtag #FNO, travelled north to Manchester, bringing with it some of the most influential figures from the world of fashion. British Vogue editor-in-chief Alexandra Shulman, designer Matthew Williamson and Kate Phelan, creative director for both Topshop and…

Manchester rockers The Courteeners – exclusive shoot for FAULT Issue 14

The Courteeners were shot by Olgac Bozalp and styled by Arndt Stobba exclusively for FAULT Issue 14 Three years after their second studio album, Falcon, was released, The Courteeners have returned with their new record, ANNA, which takes listeners in a completely new direction. Both hyped and criticised throughout their career as being a “lad band”, The Courteeners have set out to prove that…

Parklife Festival Returns to Manchester

While Parklife might previously have been known as one of the standout albums from 90s poster boys Blur, people now associate the phrase with Manchester’s biggest music festival. Taking place from the 9th and 10th of June, Parklife Weekender boasts a dazzling array pop, indie, electro and crossover acts throughout the two day festival across six stages. Nearly sold out, tickets are going fast to…

First Listen: Cruz Beckham Steps Into His Own on “For Your Love”

Cruz Beckham For Your Love Words: Miles Holder When I pressed play on Cruz Beckham For Your Love, I wasn’t listening for headlines or legacy. I was listening for direction. For intent. For something that feels lived-in rather than assembled. What I found was a track that quietly suggests Cruz Beckham is beginning to understand exactly who he wants to be as an artist.…

Best Music Festivals Europe 2026 – Our FAULT Approved Guide

Right now, the weather is questionable. The skies are grey, your group chat is quiet, and festival season feels like a distant memory. But we all know how this works. One unexpected sunny afternoon, someone sends a link, and suddenly you’re planning outfits, booking flights and mapping stage clashes. So consider this your sign. Because while winter lingers (or spring refuses to commit), the…

Electron Ignite New Era With Scorching Single ‘Lie To Me’

Electron Photo: Rob Blackham Electron are closing out the year with one of their most gripping releases yet. Their new single 'Lie To Me' erupts with serrated guitars, a towering melodic hook, and an emotional volatility that feels both raw and razor-sharp. It’s a track that sees the UK heavy outfit pushing their boldest impulses forward, sharpening their sonic identity while revealing a…