Today is the second day of the Digital City Festival which is now running until the 23rd of April. This […]
Music
“It was really humbling to find out I was the only composer from the North West ” – Salford alumna and composer Adina Nelu selected for BAFTA and BFI programme
Adina Nelu playing the flute in group ACMG. Photo credit: Joe Stevenson. Permission for use from Adina Nelu Adina Nelu […]
“To any young people in the music industry, keep going” – Salford Music Festival react to the possibility of the return of live music by the summer
The annual Salford Music Festival showcases the best of the city’s musical talent whilst also raising vital funds for a […]
New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’ celebrates its 38th anniversary
Smokeghost CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/>, via Flickr On the 7th of March, Salfordian legends, New Order, celebrate the 38th […]
Salford boy-band Unknown Refuge release new single ‘If The Gods Be Good’
Alex Mancini, attended Music and Performing Arts – Salford (MAPAS) from 11-16 years old, where he was part of the […]
New opportunity for Salford DJs
Today, dance music may not be the first thing that people associate with Salford. But like many major cities, the […]
Salford University Chancellor hosted online Christmas festival special ‘Makar to Cracker’
University of Salford Chancellor, Jackie Kay CBE, hosted an online Christmas festival last night, Makar to Cracker. The Scottish poet, […]
“He looked like someone who wanted to be in a band”- Meet ‘The Cavs’, indie-rock band with Eccles roots
Laid-back local lads, ‘The Cavs’, are a five-piece indie-rock band with roots in Eccles, Salford. The band members are: (Absent […]
“It’s a big metaphor for a battle” – Trio of Salford artists create electro-pop music video
Three Salford artists have overcome Covid-19 restrictions to produce a music video. Ewan Job, Harrison Jones and Jack Jameson have […]
‘The perfect blend of indie, pop and garage’ – Interview with Hates Talking
There are many famous bands and musicians from Salford, such as the Happy Mondays and Joy Division. One hopeful and […]
New In Salford
Salford MP Rebecca Long Bailey describes new police legislation as “chilling”, says the right to peacefully protest “must be protected”
Salford’s response to easing of lockdown rules
“We have seen nearly double the footfall” – Swinton Square boss pleased following full reopening
“It was great for my mental health over lockdown” – Swinton student on the success of her new business
“It is what it is” – The Salford pub keeping its doors closed until May
New In Sport
“The club is probably in the best shape it’s been in for a long time” – Walkden Cricket Club reflect on the beginning of the new season
“We and the council must work together now to keep Salford Red Devils in Salford”- Super League side move to secure stadium future
Salford sports clubs pay tribute to Prince Philip
“People are now really ready to get back outside and start moving again” – U-First Fitness Society restarts outdoor training sessions
CRUCIAL CLASH: Salford City play Bolton Wanderers tonight
New in Entertainment
MediaCityUK to sponsor Digital City Festival
“I wanted to do something a little bit different”: Salford local makes homemade candles to raise money for breast cancer
“This is way overdue” – Salford celebrates pubs reopening
“It was great for my mental health over lockdown” – Swinton student on the success of her new business
International Moment of Laughter Day: Salford celebrates the things that made them smile in lockdown