Music

Tez (left) with one of his students (right) Copyright: Tez Skachill

“We felt like we didn’t have a voice” – Salford guitar tutor battles through pandemic

Many private tuition services have been unheard of throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and Tez Skachill, founder of Salford Guitar Lessons […]

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INTERVIEW: Louie Donnelly from the Velvet Shakes talks about the success of their brand new single ‘World’

On the 20th November, the Velvet Shakes announced the release of their brand new single, ‘World’ and it has already […]

Photo credits: Jalen Barlow

Support your local hip-hop themed café in Salford

A hip-hop themed Salford café is managing to adjust to lockdown and stay successful with takeaway options – despite opening […]

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“It was clear the choir had to keep together” – Salford Choral Society keeps music flowing online in lockdown

Leading North West choir, the Salford Choral Society, has been adapting to life in a pandemic by continuing to rehearse […]

“I just hope that it puts a smile on people’s faces” – The Music Shed hoping to bring the Christmas spirit to Salford

Salford’s Music Shed Hootenanny Facebook live event is giving children the chance to spread festive messages and make people smile […]

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“A cultural connection for everyone” – Digital Diwali by Walk the Plank

Salford arts organisation Walk the Plank is staging a virtual programme of events celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali to create […]

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Salford musician announces virtual performance at Ronald McDonald House Charity Gala

Local singer songwriter Jace Campbell has announced he will perform at this years ‘Black Tie and Slippers’ event on Friday […]

Martha Kelly: Lead singer of punk band, The Strangerz. Credit: Holly Pritchard.

“We formed over a Pot Noodle”: Salford students form a punk band – never mind the pandemic

First year journalism student at Salford, Martha Kelly, began a childhood dream of hers by starting up a band as lead vocals in, The Strangerz.

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“Life without music is no fun at all”: Salford DJ shares his fears of the effects tier 3 restrictions will have on queer Salfordians

A Salford-based DJ says Tier 3 restrictions have been detrimental to the queer community in Salford. Kolin Richmond-Hughes has said […]