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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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Black History Month in Greater Manchester

Black History Month, celebrated in the UK every October, commemorates key figures and events in black history and, since it was first organised in 1987, has become an important part of the discussion around diversity and inclusion. This year’s theme, “Reclaiming Narratives”, brings focus to a…

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