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Unmissable Music in Manchester – November Gig Guide

From London Grammar and Paraorchestra to ground-breaking performances in offbeat venues including the Band on the Wall and Gullivers, Manchester is the home of Unmissable Music. Check out our roundup of events coming up in November. On Saturday 9 November, Homobloc will return to the mighty Depot…

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Dishoom has Unveiled a Brand New Menu

Dishoom's biggest change since the group’s launch in 2010, with all-new recipes and cocktail creations. After countless days eating, drinking and exploring the streets of Bombay, sampling over 650 dishes, meeting new people and visiting new places that have left a lasting impression, the founders…

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Gig Review – Beyond the Music

Eleven venues across the Northern Quarter hosted three nights of brand-new talent from across the world, as part of the festival portion of Beyond the Music, a conference focussed on gathering key music industry change-makers and influencers to discuss the future of the music industry and giving a…

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What to see and do at Manchester Science Festival 2024

Header image credit: Orbie Pullen Ahead of this year’s Manchester Science Festival, which runs from 18-27 October, we’re taking a look at some of this years highlights – from extreme science explorations, incredible installations – and even a giant spider. Alongside this eclectic programme for…

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Spotlight Interview with Lucy Deakin

We spoke to Lucy Deakin, a alt-pop artist who started her career in Manchester and returning to perform at this year’s long-awaited Beyond the Music conference and festival. Spanning across three days on 9 to 11 October 2024, the conference brings music industry professionals and artists alike…

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