Music blogs

Seasonal guide 2 days ago

17 Sep 2024

Your Ultimate Guide to WOMEX Festival

13 minute read

Immerse yourself in a vibrant mix of musical genres and styles, including folk…

Guide 22 days ago

28 Aug 2024

Plan your visit to Manchester to see Oasis

3 minute read

Britpop is back, as one of Manchester’s biggest bands reunite in 2025 for what…

Guide 23 days ago

27 Aug 2024

Unmissable Music in Manchester – September Gig Guide

4 minute read

From McFly and Fields of Gold to ground-breaking performances in offbeat venues…

Guide a month ago

14 Aug 2024

The best bars and restaurants to try before or after a gig in Manchester

8 minute read

If you’re going to see a big arena show, or maybe your favourite artist is…

Guide a month ago

05 Aug 2024

8 Greater Manchester artists to add to your August playlist

3 minute read

Looking for new music but not sure where to start? We’ve compiled a list of…

Guide 2 months ago

01 Aug 2024

8 Manchester music venues packed with history

4 minute read

In Manchester for a short visit and looking to catch a gig while immersing yourself…

Seasonal guide 2 months ago

22 Jul 2024

Unmissable Music in Manchester: August 2024

3 minute read

From Manchester legends New Order and Pride festival shows, to ground-breaking…

Itinerary 2 months ago

18 Jul 2024

Manchester Music Itinerary

4 minute read

Coming to Manchester for a gig or just curious to discover where Oasis, The Stone…

2 months ago

13 Jul 2024

What Music Courses are available in Manchester

4 minute read

Manchester has an incredibly deep-rooted cultural history; famous for its…

Information 3 months ago

02 Jul 2024

Spotlight Interview with Jenn Clempner, Lead Artist Development at the RNCM

9 minute read

Manchester boasts seven universities offering degrees in music, with two dedicated…

Seasonal guide 3 months ago

26 Jun 2024

Unmissable Music in Manchester: July 2024

5 minute read

From Stevie Nicks and Sound of the City to ground-breaking performances in offbeat…

Guide 3 months ago

21 Jun 2024

Famous Bands from Greater Manchester

6 minute read

Manchester is home to some of the biggest artists, past and present, that the world…

Guide 3 months ago

18 Jun 2024

6 LGBTQ+ Artists from Greater Manchester You Should Know About

3 minute read

1. Lovescene Lovescene are one of the newest groups at the centre of…

News 3 months ago

13 Jun 2024

Beyond the Music announces first details of groundbreaking music industry conference

5 minute read

Today, pioneering Co-Operative Music Forum & New Music Festival BEYOND THE MUSIC…

Guide 3 months ago

04 Jun 2024

Six Tours to Discover Manchester’s Music History

3 minute read

Manchester's music scene is fuelled by the incredible live performances taking…

Guide 4 months ago

31 May 2024

Outdoor Music Venues within Greater Manchester

2 minute read

Manchester is home to some of the best outdoor music venues in the country, from…

News 4 months ago

23 May 2024

WE, THE LEADERS legacy programme for WOMEX 24 in Manchester announced

3 minute read

Photo credit: Alice Kanako Manchester Music City, the host partner for this…

Seasonal guide 4 months ago

16 May 2024

Unmissable Music in Manchester: June 2024

4 minute read

From Parklife to Warehouse Project and Pride to ground-breaking performances in…

Guide 4 months ago

13 May 2024

Salford celebrates the city’s musical heritage with new immersive trail

2 minute read

Salford’s rich musical heritage is now at your fingertips with the Echo…

Guide 4 months ago

07 May 2024

Manchester’s Unmissable Year of Music Roundup

11 minute read

Every genre has made its mark on Manchester in one way or another, and the city…

Seasonal guide 5 months ago

30 Apr 2024

We Invented the Weekend Announces Huge Completely Free Festival Programme for 2024

6 minute read

We Invented the Weekend, the ambitious free festival returning to MediaCity and…

Guide 5 months ago

30 Apr 2024

Take a TransPennine Express service into Manchester and learn all about its musical routes

3 minute read

Travelling to Manchester for one of the many amazing concerts taking place this…

Guide 5 months ago

19 Apr 2024

Unmissable Music in Manchester: May 2024

5 minute read

1. Girls Aloud at AO Arena For 3 days (23, 24 and 25 May) the 2000s pop superstars…

Guide 5 months ago

18 Apr 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Attending Events at Co-op Live

4 minute read

To make your life easier, we have pulled together the ultimate guide of…

Guide 5 months ago

17 Apr 2024

Record shops to visit this National Record Store Day Saturday 20 April 2024

3 minute read

National Record Store Day is an opportunity for music lovers to come together and…

Guide 5 months ago

08 Apr 2024

Greater Manchester’s Rising Stars

6 minute read

Manchester’s musical talent reaches far and wide, covering a multitude of…

Guide 5 months ago

05 Apr 2024

Unmissable Music in Manchester: April 2024

4 minute read

1. The Black Keys at Co-op Live Multi-Grammy Award-winning rock band, The Black Keys…

News 7 months ago

01 Mar 2024

We Invented the Weekend Announces Programme of Free Performances and Activities for 2024

5 minute read

We Invented the Weekend, the bold and imaginative free festival for the UK, from…

News 7 months ago

29 Feb 2024

MTV EMAs 2024 to be held in Manchester

7 minute read

The news that MTV has chosen Manchester as host city for this year's prestigious…

News 8 months ago

29 Jan 2024

The future is bright for musicians in Manchester

2 minute read

A guest blog by Chetham’s School of Music There’s never been a better…

News 8 months ago

10 Jan 2024

Manchester named as one of the best places to visit in 2024 by The New York Times

2 minute read

Manchester has been selected by The New York Times to feature in its annual…

a year ago

26 Sep 2023

Innovative ‘rush hour’ performances by the full forces of the Hallé at The Bridgewater Hall

2 minute read

Woven in amongst the Hallé’s stunning 2023-24 season, there is a…

a year ago

01 Sep 2023

Co-op Live brings Eric Clapton back to Manchester for first show in 10 years

2 minute read

Co-op Live, the UK’s largest live entertainment arena, has today announced…

a year ago

27 Jul 2023

First artist announced for Co-op Live, the UK’s largest live entertainment arena

3 minute read

Co-op Live, the UK’s largest live entertainment arena, is one-step-closer to…

a year ago

05 Jul 2023

Beyond The Music: Discovered | first wave announcement

4 minute read

Today, Beyond The Music – the first ever change-making global music conference…

a year ago

03 May 2023

Manchester Jazz Festival is back to jazz-up your Summer!

3 minute read

manchester jazz festival is back for 10 days of jam-packed festival fun and musical…

Guide 3 years ago

20 Apr 2021

10 Mysterious Music Venues in Manchester

6 minute read

What’s better than live music? Live music amplified by a layer of darkness and…

Information 4 years ago

09 Nov 2020

The weird magic of Manchester music venues: The Peer Hat

7 minute read

Interview and introduction by Emily Oldfield Tucked down the backstreets of the…

Guide 6 years ago

28 Jan 2019

Loving live music in Manchester

6 minute read

Gorilla, Manchester Cotton, football and music. Can Manchester’s contribution…

Guide 8 years ago

30 Nov 2016

Top 5 music venues

2 minute read

Get live and loud - Manchester's music scene is thriving. Here are some of the…