Music blogs

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05 Dec 2025 -

Celebrating Manchester’s Music Scene During the BRITs and MOBOs — Ticket or No Ticket

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Manchester’s about to take centre stage. With the BRIT Awards and the MOBOs…

Information 6 months ago

15 Jul 2025 -

Candlelight Concerts Brighten Manchester in 2025

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Manchester might have a reputation for grey skies and rainy days (but that’s…

Guide 7 months ago

09 Jun 2025 -

Celebrate Manchester’s Music Scene – With or Without Oasis Tickets

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If you missed out on tickets to the big Oasis reunion this summer, don’t worry…

Guide 9 months ago

04 Apr 2025 -

Record shops to visit in Greater Manchester on Record Store Day 2025

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

Guide a year ago

19 Feb 2025 -

Our Ultimate Guide to Festivals in Manchester in 2025

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Greater Manchester is packed with festivals and events all year round, bringing the…

Guide a year ago

05 Feb 2025 -

Unmissable Music in Manchester – February 2025 Gig Guide

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From Manchester Spring Festival and Snow Patrol to ground-breaking performances in…

Guide a year ago

20 Jan 2025 -

Manchester Music Escape: Your Winter Soundtrack

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Manchester is calling, and its music scene is ready to welcome you. Renowned for its…

Guide a year ago

14 Dec 2024 -

24 hours of Film & TV fun in Greater Manchester

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Are you a film lover visiting Greater Manchester and want to discover what is on…

Guide a year ago

13 Dec 2024 -

Unmissable Music History in Manchester: Maxwell Hall

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Header Image Credit: Maxwell Hall exterior by University of Salford On 25 March 1964…

Guide a year ago

28 Nov 2024 -

Unmissable Music in Manchester – December Gig Guide

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From Disney on Ice and The Snowman to ground-breaking performances in offbeat venues…

Guide a year ago

25 Nov 2024 -

9 Music Venues that continue to shape the Music Scene in Greater Manchester

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Many artists have hailed from Greater Manchester – Morrissey, the Happy…

Guide a year ago

29 Oct 2024 -

Unmissable Music in Manchester – November Gig Guide

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From London Grammar and Paraorchestra to ground-breaking performances in offbeat…

Information a year ago

22 Oct 2024 -

Unmissable Music History in Manchester: Free Trade Hall

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Above: The Halle Orchestra and Choir at Free Trade Hall, 1951 - Source: Halle Archive…

Information a year ago

22 Oct 2024 -

Unmissable Music History in Manchester: Salford Lads and Girls Club

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Hero Image Credit: Leslie Holmes Immortalised in a photo for The Smith’s third…

Review a year ago

16 Oct 2024 -

Gig Review – Beyond the Music

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Eleven venues across the Northern Quarter hosted three nights of brand-new talent…

Information a year ago

08 Oct 2024 -

Spotlight Interview with Lucy Deakin

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We spoke to Lucy Deakin, a alt-pop artist who started her career in Manchester and…

Guide a year ago

30 Sep 2024 -

Unmissable Music in Manchester – October Gig Guide

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Hero Image Credit: William Ellis From Neighbourhood Festival to celebrating Motown…

Seasonal guide a year ago

30 Sep 2024 -

9 Manchester Artists to Catch at Beyond The Music

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Beyond The Music conference and live music festival is just around the corner…

News a year ago

25 Sep 2024 -

Meet Hallé’s New Principal Conductor - Kahchun Wong

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Hero image and above image credit: Drew Forsyth The Hallé launch thrilling new…

Itinerary a year ago

24 Sep 2024 -

72 hours in Manchester for Beyond the Music

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As you gear up for Beyond the Music 2024, it’s time to plan a dynamic 72 hours…

Seasonal guide a year ago

17 Sep 2024 -

Your Ultimate Guide to WOMEX Festival

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

Guide a year ago

28 Aug 2024 -

Plan your visit to Manchester to see Oasis

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

Guide a year ago

27 Aug 2024 -

Unmissable Music in Manchester – September Gig Guide

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

Guide a year ago

14 Aug 2024 -

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

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

Guide a year ago

05 Aug 2024 -

8 Greater Manchester artists to add to your August playlist

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

Guide a year ago

01 Aug 2024 -

8 Manchester music venues packed with history

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

Seasonal guide a year ago

22 Jul 2024 -

Unmissable Music in Manchester: August 2024

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

Itinerary 2 years ago

18 Jul 2024 -

Manchester Music Itinerary

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

2 years ago

13 Jul 2024 -

What Music Courses are available in Manchester

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

Information 2 years ago

02 Jul 2024 -

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

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

Seasonal guide 2 years ago

26 Jun 2024 -

Unmissable Music in Manchester: July 2024

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

Guide 2 years ago

21 Jun 2024 -

Famous Bands from Greater Manchester

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

Guide 2 years ago

18 Jun 2024 -

6 LGBTQ+ Artists from Greater Manchester You Should Know About

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

News 2 years ago

13 Jun 2024 -

Beyond the Music announces first details of groundbreaking music industry conference

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

Guide 2 years ago

04 Jun 2024 -

Six Tours to Discover Manchester’s Music History

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

Guide 2 years ago

31 May 2024 -

Outdoor Music Venues within Greater Manchester

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

News 2 years ago

23 May 2024 -

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

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

Seasonal guide 2 years ago

16 May 2024 -

Unmissable Music in Manchester: June 2024

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

Guide 2 years ago

13 May 2024 -

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

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

Guide 2 years ago

07 May 2024 -

Manchester’s Unmissable Year of Music Roundup

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

Seasonal guide 2 years ago

30 Apr 2024 -

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

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

Guide 2 years ago

30 Apr 2024 -

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

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

Guide 2 years ago

19 Apr 2024 -

Unmissable Music in Manchester: May 2024

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

Guide 2 years ago

18 Apr 2024 -

The Ultimate Guide to Attending Events at Co-op Live

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

Guide 2 years ago

08 Apr 2024 -

Greater Manchester’s Rising Stars

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

Guide 2 years ago

05 Apr 2024 -

Unmissable Music in Manchester: April 2024

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

News 2 years ago

01 Mar 2024 -

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

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

News 2 years ago

29 Feb 2024 -

MTV EMAs 2024 to be held in Manchester

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

News 2 years ago

29 Jan 2024 -

The future is bright for musicians in Manchester

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

News 2 years ago

10 Jan 2024 -

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

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

2 years ago

26 Sep 2023 -

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

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

2 years ago

01 Sep 2023 -

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

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

2 years ago

27 Jul 2023 -

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

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

3 years ago

05 Jul 2023 -

Beyond The Music: Discovered | first wave announcement

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

3 years ago

03 May 2023 -

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

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

Guide 5 years ago

20 Apr 2021 -

10 Mysterious Music Venues in Manchester

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

Information 5 years ago

09 Nov 2020 -

The weird magic of Manchester music venues: The Peer Hat

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

Guide 7 years ago

28 Jan 2019 -

Loving live music in Manchester

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

Guide 9 years ago

30 Nov 2016 -

Top 5 music venues

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