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16th April 2024 | By Anna Klekot
The first ever urban gardening show is among several top attractions happening in Manchester this weekendWant to know what's on this weekend in Manchester? From a one-of-a-kind urban garden show to a free interactive exhibition, our guide has something for everyone.
7th March 2024 | By Makenna Ali
Green Island Festival is returning to this Manchester neighbourhood in the summerA grassroots music and arts festival will be kicking off this summer with a stage set up in the Hulme Community Garden Centre.
8th January 2024 | By Anna Klekot
Latest plans for Manchester’s new arena spark backlash from councillorsCouncillors concerned over late opening times of new music venue in Ancoats
1st December 2023 | By Matthew Barber
Manchester festival announces Christmas show to help the homelessAfter All festival has announced a Christmas show with all of the profits going to musicians against homelessness.
3rd November 2023 | By Rebecca Mills
Fatboy Slim announces Castlefield Bowl gig as part of UK and Ireland 2024 summer tourThe world-famous DJ will be returning to Manchester on July 5, as part of his eight-date ‘Loves Summer’ UK and Ireland tour, which will also...
13th October 2023 | By Matthew Barber
First venue purchased by Music Venue Properties in Greater ManchesterThe Snug, Atherton has been purchased by the Music Venue Trust, allowing the venue to remain open under increasing stresses.
11th May 2023 | By Jessica Smith
Eurovision celebrations begin as Picadilly Gardens is transformedEurovision celebrations have begun in Manchester, in support of Northwest city neighbours, hosts Liverpool.
18th January 2023 | By Jessica Smith
BBC Radio Manchester work alongside mayor Andy Burnham to support upcoming musicians in the cityGreater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham this week kickstarted a new program together with BBC Radio Manchester to help upcoming musicians in the city. The mayor will...
9th November 2022 | By Chloe Graber
Black creatives soirée at central library part of Black History Month is huge successA new organisation aiming to change the way black people are perceived is celebrating after its first event promoting black creativity was a sell-out. More...
31st October 2022 | By Jessica Smith
Impending court case looms over iconic Northern Quarter music venue Night and DayThe future of Manchester’s iconic Night and Day café is to be decided at a court hearing later this month. The Oldham Street venue has been...
27th October 2022 | By Chloe Graber
Black history month celebrated through creativity at central library eventBlack creativity celebratory evening in Manchester Central Library Fashion show, art exhibition, word performance Brought by Bob Expo, Cultureville and Business IP Greater Manchester Carole...
14th June 2022 | By Tyrese King
Salaam festival shines a spotlight on Muslim culture in ManchesterThe Salaam Festival is a Manchester-based biennial festival that explores the future of Muslim art and culture through original work. Its aim is to...
10th April 2022 | By Tyrese King
Sounds From The Other City announces full line-up for 2022 editionSalford’s Sounds From The Other City (SFTOC) festival has announced its full line-up ahead of its eagerly awaited live return on 1 May. Sounds From The Other City is...
15th March 2022 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine
‘The war has faded from the news, but it hasn’t left the minds and hearts of the people’ – Celebrating Syria Festival returns for fifth yearManchester is celebrating the beauty of Syrian art and culture – often neglected amid the backdrop of war – with two weeks of events organised by Rethink Rebuild...
13th March 2022 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine
Rapper Aitch’s Learning Curve music video to feature at Manchester Film Festival 2022The music video for the song, Learning Curve, by Manchester artist Aitch will feature in Manchester Film Festival’s opening screening of north west short films. The...
10th March 2022 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine
Everything Everything release single using AI technology ahead of ‘revolutionary’ new albumAI programme was fed terms and conditions of LinkedIn, ancient epic poem Beowulf, the teachings of Confucius and 400,000 4Chan forum posts
17th November 2021 | By Amir Williams
‘People were being trampled on’: Manchester fans relive moment they were caught up in Travis Scott Astroworld tragedyTHREE music fans have described the terrifying moment they were caught up in the “deadly” crowd surge at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival in Houston. Ten...
30th October 2021 | By Tyrese King
Home celebrate Black History Month 2021 while pushing the narrativeHome put on numerous events to celebrate Black History Month this year. Events included live and online theatre, a specially curated film programme and a...
25th June 2021 | By George Crafer
IAMKYAMI and Alfie Sky talk to NQ ahead of Art School Live performanceToday is the first day of the Art School Live. The free event will be live-streamed between 6 and 9 pm today and tomorrow. The...
18th June 2021 | By Hannah Terry
The festival run by students is back but things are a bit different this year…Art School Live (ASL) has returned but with a twist as the festival will be live-streamed on 25 and 26 June, hosting an array of...