Manchester Archives: 02/2026

Madness and the collective rage of the Irish- Introducing Getner

Madness and the “collective rage of the Irish”: Introducing Getner

A tale of friendship and historic fury.

Feb 25, 2026

Twisted Wheel- How a Manchester venue rediscovered Screamin' Jay Hawkins

Twisted Wheel: How a Manchester venue rediscovered Screamin’ Jay Hawkins

‘I put a spell on you…’

Feb 25, 2026

WU LYF - 2026 - Sean Miniconi

Wu Lyf announce long-awaited new album and European tour

It will be released on April 10th.

Rachael Pimblett

Feb 25, 2026

Mani - Gary 'Mani' Mounfield - Bass Player - Musician - 2010s - The Stone Roses - Primal Scream

Mural planned to celebrate the life of The Stone Roses legend Mani in Greater Manchester

Ian Brown called for a 50-foot gold statue at Mani’s funeral.

Feb 16, 2026

Courtney Barnett - Bloc Party - Split - 2026

BBC 6 Music Festival 2026 to take place at independent venues in Manchester as line-up confirmed

Courtney Barnett, Bloc Party and Kelly Lee Owens will headline.

Feb 10, 2026

Mandy, Indiana - Urgh - 2026

Mandy, Indiana – ‘URGH’ album review: Clear-cut commotion in a time of crisis

Manchester is the new Berlin.

Rachael Pimblett

Feb 5, 2026

Introducing Holly Head- Manchester’s most impassioned and political new noisemakers - Far Out Magazine

Introducing Holly Head: Manchester’s most impassioned and political new noisemakers

Urgent.

Feb 4, 2026