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“A rite of passage for Manchester based artists” – The Zangwills’ Sam Davies explains what the closure of two iconic venues will mean for future artists.
Sam Davies (left) and frontman Jake Vickers (right), The Zangwills. Image credit – Alyx Ashton Some would argue that Salford […]
Take your hats off for Tinfoils
Punk is back – and a Salford English teacher is at the heart of it. With the likes of Idles […]
The story of an Eccles music school built from nothing
Like a song you can’t get out of your head, Dawn and Dave Luvin’s dream of opening their own music […]
INTERVIEW: The Velvet Shakes on keeping creative in quarantine
With the current pandemic changing the dynamic of everyday life for a lot of people, musicians and creatives are finding […]
Peter Hook and The Light reschedule tour dates which were set to remember the life of Ian Curtis
Peter Hook and The Light at Manchester Albert Hall in 2018. Image credit: Jody Hartley Peter Hook, Salford born bassist […]
Literature festival Words Weekend called off over coronavirus fears
Words Weekend due to take place at The Lowry this month has been called off due to coronavirus fears. Organisers […]
Salford’s guide to a week of St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s day is only a week away and there’s a number of events that the Manchester Irish Festival has provided […]
Seven Bro7hers open mic night for new performers
Salford brewery Seven Bro7hers has started hosting an open mic night at their Weaste taproom. The evening runs every third […]
Band ‘Hurray For Tuesday’ set to release new single
Band Hurray For Tuesday are set to release a new single on March 13th. The band from Greater Manchester describe […]
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Islington Mill gets go ahead for £7m project to help “communities resist gentrification”
The Lowry confirms plan for TWO socially distant shows this November and December
Reopening of Working Class Movement Library Reading Room
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New in Entertainment
Starring new role for The Lowry in Salford as arts venue signs deal to become temporary ‘Nightingale Court’
LOWRY: GM Artist Hub awarded £60,000 by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Reopening of Working Class Movement Library Reading Room
New Bailey and 0161 Community create NHS mural
Christopher Eccleston to reprise iconic Doctor Who role