Blondie announce first UK tour for four years – including a date at Manchester’s AO Arena Blondie will embark on a 10-date tour from November 2021 - performing at cities across England, Wales and Scotland over a period of 15 days. Written by The Manc
Here’s how you can get paid to stream your own music events Beatstream has invested in technology that enables artists to stream ticketed performances from their own homes or studios. Written by Hannah Starkie
More than 1,300 arts organisations to receive share of Culture Recovery Fund The Culture Recovery Fund recipient list was announced today - giving Manchester's arts industry a financial boost and potentially saving some jobs. Written by Hannah Starkie
This is what Manchester record label owners had to say about the impacts of Covid-19 We spoke to Manchester-based record labels about how Covid-19 has affected music production. Thankfully, it's not all bad. Written by Hannah Starkie
75-year-old DJ – who played for one listener from his garden shed – is signed by US radio station Deke Duncan, a 75-year-old Stockport DJ made famous for broadcasting to one listener, has been signed up by a US radio station. Written by The Manc
Manchester musicians hit back after Rishi Sunak’s comments suggesting arts workers ‘find other jobs’ The Chancellor of the Exchequer's comments have gone on to cause uproar online. Written by Emily Sergeant
The glory and the goodbye: Why this week was the most definitive in Oasis history The first week of October saw the release of What’s The Story (Morning Glory) and 13 years later, Dig Out Your Soul - Oasis' last ever record. Written by The Manc
New virtual music and mental wellbeing festival Headstock announces bumper lineup The two-day event is set to be beamed out across the nation via the United We Stream platform - with support from the Hits Radio Network and in aid of charity partners Help Musicians and Manchester Mind. Written by The Manc
AO Arena denounces the approval of new £350m venue in Eastlands Manchester Arena operators have expressed disappointment in the decision to approve the construction of a second arena in Eastlands. Written by The Manc
‘Tidal wave of redundancies’ coming for ‘forgotten’ Manchester music industry, claims Nightlife Adviser Rishi Sunak's latest support scheme will replace furlough from November 1, but according to members of the Manchester music sector, these new measures do not protect employees. Written by The Manc
No laughing matter: Iconic comedy club Frog & Bucket rejected for arts funding as it’s “not culturally significant” Written by The Manc
The globetrotting northerners who beat cancer twice and spent lockdown in the woods – visiting 36 countries along the way Written by The Manc
Living on top of the city: How Manctopia’s Sarah Lomas sees Manchester differently from above Written by The Manc
93 wins, no title shots: How Clayton’s greatest boxer was stopped from becoming a champion Written by The Manc
Manchester Mind: The charity fighting for better mental health, 30 years and counting Written by The Manc
The glory and the goodbye: Why this week was the most definitive in Oasis history Written by The Manc
