Simple Plan
- Friday, october 2
- 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
- O2 Apollo Stockport Road, Manchester M12 6AP, United Kingdom
Info
Simple Plan brings its sharp, melodic pop‑punk back to Manchester on 2 October 2026 at O2 Apollo. Formed in Montreal, the band built a global following in the 2000s with songs like I’d Do Anything, Welcome to My Life and Perfect, mixing driving guitars, big choruses and lyrics that cut into adolescence, doubt and resilience. On stage, they stick to what works: direct hooks, tight interplay and a catalogue that spans early hits and newer material, sans nostalgie forcée.
Charlotte Sands opens a window onto the new alt‑pop/pop‑punk wave. Boston‑born and Nashville‑based, she writes straight‑to‑the‑point songs about identity, relationships and feeling out of step, carried by a clear voice and guitar‑led, modern production. Her track Dress, sparked by a debate around gender norms, put her on the map and led to collaborations with bands across the alternative scene. Live, she alternates punchy singles and more reflective cuts.
Stand Atlantic, from Sydney and led by singer‑guitarist Bonnie Fraser, completes the lineup with a sound that threads pop‑punk, emo and alternative rock. From early EPs to albums like Skinny Dipping, Pink Elephant, f.e.a.r. and 2024’s Was Here, the band has widened its palette without losing a melodic core, balancing urgency and vulnerability across touring circuits in Europe and North America.
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Venue
O2 Apollo
Stockport Road, Manchester M12 6AP, United Kingdom