Manchester Music

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...

19th November 2018 | By Sarai Van-Cook
Review: The Vulnerables deliver a soulful and authentic performance at Lock 91The 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...

16th March 2017 | By nq_admin
Gig Review: Foxing at The Deaf InstituteDeaf Institute really was the perfect setting for this odd little performance. This small but very interesting building that you can find on Grosvenor Street,...

15th March 2017 | By nq_admin
Mitski firing on all cylindersMitski 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...

15th March 2017 | By nq_admin
Band review: PalavaPalava 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...

15th March 2017 | By nq_admin
Culture Review: Twisted WheelSunday’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...

13th March 2017 | By nq_admin
Artist Feature: StilliaWith 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...

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...

21st February 2017 | By nq_admin
Manchester’s Central Library to host Open Mic event for emerging musiciansManchester Central Library is to host an open mic session for emerging Mancunian rappers, musicians, poets and MCs. As well as giving creative minds the...

20th February 2017 | By nq_admin
VIDEO: Charity event raises awareness and money for OCDOCD 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...