Manchester Music

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22nd July 2019 | By Matt Hartless

Greater Manchester to protect and develop its music scene – but will it be enough?

A review into Manchester’s music scene has revealed music tourism contributes more than £169m to the city’s economy each year. Last summer, UK Music was...

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19th November 2018 | By Sarai Van-Cook

Review: The Vulnerables deliver a soulful and authentic performance at Lock 91

The Vulnerables are a Manchester based six-piece alternative rock band with a difference – in that lead vocalist Ruby Sherwood-Martin performs alongside both her dad...

Foxing, live at The Deaf Institute

16th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Gig Review: Foxing at The Deaf Institute

Deaf Institute really was the perfect setting for this odd little performance. This small but very interesting building that you can find on Grosvenor Street,...

mitski

15th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Mitski firing on all cylinders

Mitski Miyawaki, known monoymously as Mitski, is a 26-year-old Japanese-American singer-songwriter. Born in Japan, eventually winding up in New York City via numerous places including...

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15th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Band review: Palava

Palava are an up and coming unsigned band from Manchester. The four piece are Robert Whitehead: vocals/rhythm guitar, Nathan Keep: vocals/lead guitar, Carl Jackson: bass...

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15th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Culture Review: Twisted Wheel

Sunday’s for most are a day of rest after a busy week, for others they’re a chance to relive their youth at the Twisted Wheel held...

Stilla: new Manchester band

13th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Artist Feature: Stillia

With new artists emerging left right and centre and manufactured pop acts taking the number 1 spot, it’s becoming more and more difficult for new...

The 1975 live in Bankok

23rd February 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester band, The 1975, win Best British Group at BRIT awards.

Manchester indie-rockers, The 1975, were crowned the Best British Group at the BRIT Awards last night. The 4-piece, who have been playing together since they...

Found Sounds

21st February 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester’s Central Library to host Open Mic event for emerging musicians

Manchester Central Library is to host an open mic session for emerging Mancunian rappers, musicians, poets and MCs. As well as giving creative minds the...

Artists taking Action

20th February 2017 | By nq_admin

VIDEO: Charity event raises awareness and money for OCD

OCD is a debilitating illness, affecting 1-2% of the UK population. OCD Action held an event at the Retro Bar in Manchester to help raise...