It’s main support act The Rosadocs who kick us into Friday night spirits tonight thanks to their bouncy, poppy, blend of indie-pop.  Taking clear inspiration from (the first two albums of) city-mates The Arctic Monkeys, the Doc’s put up a great set as they glide over short pop tunes with a solid, visible, confidence.  “No.54” and “Concrete” stand out in very much a Friday-night friendly set of upbeat, confident, indie.

A tremendous playlist of 90’s and 2000’s pop keeps us all entertained before headliners The Lilacs appear on stage at bang on 9.30.  Playing to a sold out Cluny, the Wigan gang crack straight into sing along tunes; “Where’ve you been hiding” and “By all Means” set an early standard both of musicianship as well as culture; they’re here not for anything other than creating upbeat, sing-along, indie pop.  And they do that in fine style. Given the sing-along to set highlight “That’s not me”, the Lilacs delivered on their mission objectives tonight; play fast, play loud, get others involved and create as much enjoyment as possible.  There’s a reason why bands like this sell out venues like the Cluny.  Excellent.