How a Victorian circus in Rochdale resulted in the birth of psychedelic music Step right up… Tom Phelan Apr 12, 2026
“We don’t do statues in Manchester”: Shaun Ryder on the overlooked brilliance of Tony Wilson “We should stick a few statues up.” Dale Maplethorpe Apr 8, 2026
The night Nina Simone brought a dilapidated Manchester theatre back to life Fizzing with energy. Lauren Hunter Mar 29, 2026
Out On Blue Six: Manchester’s most underrated post-punk band A forgotten group… Ben Forrest Mar 28, 2026
The five best bands from Manchester that aren’t Oasis Manchester vibes in the area. Callum MacHattie Mar 20, 2026
Is Manchester reclaiming its musical crown? “Powerhouse of British creativity.” Kelly Murphy Mar 19, 2026
The Manchester music shop that gave Johnny Marr the sound of The Smiths “A harder sound…” Ben Forrest Mar 17, 2026
Echo and the Bunnymen issue statement after cancelling Manchester show hours before concert The show was cancelled due to illness. Joe Taysom Mar 12, 2026
Europe’s biggest country festival, Country to Country, expands to Manchester It will expand in 2027. Joe Taysom Mar 12, 2026
The Brits, Mercury Prize, and more: Are the UK’s biggest awards sparking a shift in the British music scene? A new era. Kelly Murphy Mar 10, 2026