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This week's got everything from rising Aussies The Goon Sax and local acts aplenty at the Oxjam Takeover in Chorlton, through to electro heads Moderat and legendary folktronica pioneer Beth Orton. Read more »

Catch horror titan John Carpenter as part of Liverpool Music Week, explore St George's Hall by night, party with Coded Rhythm, Metropolis or Rebel Soul, and much, much more... It's Halloween, folks! Read more »

The best film events happening in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds this week, including early Trouble Every Day at Liverpool Small Cinema and the early films of Ira Sachs at HOME Read more »

It wouldn't be a new academic year without Joy Orbison somewhere in the building; but if you haven't got tickets for his night at Wire on Friday there's still plenty to get down to, from Fools Paradise Festival to an Annie Mac all-day rave. Read more »

It's finally time for Helena Hauff, while freshers and newcomers to Liverpool get a good introduction to the clubbing calendar with nights from Hot Plate and Circus, plus a first birthday bash at Buyers Club. Read more »

It's a strong start to the new school year this week, with parties from some of Manchester's finest selectors in some of the city's fairest venues for newcomers to get stuck in to. Oh, and some little thing by the name of the Warehouse Project... Read more »