Courteeners
Manchester guitar band fronted by Liam Fray, whose terrace-ready anthems like 'Not Nineteen Forever' sustain a fiercely loyal hometown following.
Where to see Courteeners
- Neighbourhood Weekender 2027 Weekend TicketTickets
About Courteeners
Courteeners formed in Manchester in the mid-2000s around singer and songwriter Liam Fray, who grew up in nearby Middleton. Their debut album, St. Jude, was produced by Stephen Street and released in 2008, carrying the single 'What Took You So Long?'.
Later albums, including Falcon, Anna, Concrete Love and Mapping the Rendezvous, moved from scrappy guitar pop toward bigger, more polished arrangements, sometimes with synths. The band has stayed close to its home city, headlining large outdoor shows in Manchester such as Heaton Park, where crowds sing the words back louder than the band.
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Questions about Courteeners
What festivals is Courteeners playing in 2027?
Courteeners is booked at 1 festival we cover: Isle of Wight 2027.
Is Courteeners on tour?
Yes. Courteeners has 10 shows listed, from Liverpool, UK on Nov 13, 2026 to Sheffield, UK on Aug 28, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Courteeners playing Isle of Wight 2027?
Yes, Courteeners is on the Isle of Wight 2027 lineup, June 17–20, 2027 at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight, UK.
What kind of music does Courteeners play?
Courteeners plays alternative.
Who is in Courteeners?
Courteeners is Daniel Moores (guitar), Joe Cross (bass), Elina Lin (keyboards, background vocals), Michael Campbell (drums) and Liam Fray (guitar, lead vocals). Former members include Mark Cuppello.
When did Courteeners form?
Courteeners formed in Middleton in 2006.
What was Courteeners's first album?
Courteeners's first album was St. Jude (2008). The latest is Pink Cactus Café (2024).