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“We wanted to play our part” – A Salford music group have taken on the Foofighters classic ‘My Hero’ all for the Healthcare Workers Foundation

The organization Music solid has gathered people from all over including as far as Brazil to take part a cover […]

“The only local one closed down years ago" - Walkden's only record store opens at Walkden Town Centre

“The only local one closed down years ago” – Walkden’s only record store opens at Walkden Town Centre

The owner of Walkden’s only record store says it will cater for local tastes and recommendations. Sticky Black Tarmac, launched […]

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Review: A night of live music with Trolley Productions at the Old Pint Pot

A diverse cast of musicians came together last Thursday for a celebration of independent talent hosted by Salford-based label Trolley Productions […]

"I  was no A* student music kind of captivated, gave me a passion and a purpose" - Anthem Music School is coming to MediaCityUK

“I was no A* student music kind of captivated, gave me a passion and a purpose” – Anthem Music School is coming to MediaCityUK

Anthem music school is coming to MediaCityUK on the 13th of September 2021. The family-run business run by Rachel and […]

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“Manchester is great, but people forget; Salford is where it started” – The Welly House Band breaking the music scene in ‘the other city’

The Welly House Band is a seven-piece group from Greater Manchester who found inspiration in Salford’s musical ancestry. Although none […]

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50 years on since Graham Nash’s debut solo album ‘Songs for Beginners’

50 years ago on 28th May 1971, Salford’s Graham Nash released his folk-rock debut solo album ‘Songs for Beginners’ and […]

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Lifelong Smiths fans tie the knot in first-ever wedding at the iconic Salford Lads Club

Smiths superfans Joy Ainsley and Dean Baylin were married at Salford Lads Club on Sunday, April 30th, making them the […]

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“I’ve never been this excited in my life and so grateful to be there” – TV performance was dream come true for Salford-born Jailhouse Rocker

Salford singer and prison officer, Pete Green, hit our TV screens at the weekend as the ‘Jailhouse Rocker’ for the […]