After an eight-year hiatus that left fans aching for more, Marmozets roared back onto the stage at Manchester’s iconic Deaf Institute on January 22, 2026, proving some fires never truly go out—they just wait for the right moment to blaze again.The Bingley-bred alt-rock outfit, led by the magnetic Becca Macintyre, first exploded onto the scene in the early 2010s with their ferocious debut Vex HM (2014) and the critically adored follow-up Knowing What You Know Now (2018).
Tracks like “Move, Shake, Hide” and “Major System Error” blended razor-sharp riffs, pounding rhythms, and Becca’s powerhouse vocals into a sound that was equal parts punk fury and pop precision. But life intervened—line-up shifts, personal challenges, and a global pandemic paused their momentum.
The sold-out show in Manchester marked their triumphant UK tour kickoff leg in 2025/26, and Manchester felt every second of the wait. Supported by Goo, Marmozets delivered a set that balanced beloved anthems with fresh material that “slaps,” as fans raved online. The Deaf Institute’s intimate room amplified the chaos: bodies surging, voices uniting on choruses, and Becca commanding the stage with the same raw intensity that made them Kerrang! darlings.
What sets Marmozets apart is their evolution without compromise. They’ve grown up sharper songwriting, deeper emotional layers but the core remains: unapologetic energy and unbreakable sibling chemistry (with brothers Josh and Joe on guitar and bass, plus new recruits keeping the rhythm section thunderous).
The night pulsed with pure adrenaline from start to finish, a powerful reminder that Marmozets are back, hungrier than ever, and ready to reclaim their place at the forefront of British rock.Manchester, you got the party started. The rest of the UK (and beyond) better buckle up.
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