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Music memorabilia shop with a difference opens in Manchester, and it’s a shrine to all things 1990s

This place is Manc heaven.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 31st March 2023

A new music memorabilia shop filled with items created by the legendary design outfit Microdot has opened in Manchester.

For the uninitiated, Microdot – founded by industry icon Brian Cannon – was behind some of the world’s most famous album covers.

The studio created record sleeve artwork for every piece of music released by Oasis and Verve in the 1990s, from the living room of Definitely, Maybe to the sunken Rolls-Royce in a swimming pool for Be Here Now.

Unlike other music memorabilia stores, everything inside the new Microdot Manchester store has been created by the design outfit.

It’s all displayed on walls and rails like a museum – but just about everything is up for sale.

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One exception is a fireplace standing on one wall, which featured on Oasis’s Definitely, Maybe album cover and is currently on loan from Bonehead himself.

Microdot Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
Microdot Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
Microdot Manchester. Credit: Supplied

Particularly fascinating are the annotated sketches from Brian, where’s he’s revealed some behind-the-scenes insight into these legendary album covers.

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Like the familiar assortment of items around the pool on Be Here Now? Yeah, totally random stuff picked by Liam and Noel. No significance at all.

And that man with a moustache who pops up on three different Oasis covers, including the D’ You Know What I Mean artwork? It’s Brian’s dad…

You’ll also find walls covered in photo prints, from behind-the-scenes images to pictures of bands on tour, from the Gallagher brothers to John Cooper Clarke.

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The shop is selling rare signed memorabilia dating back to the 1990s, alongside band t-shirts and prints.

Microdot founder Brian Cannon said: “We are very excited to be in Manchester, bringing with us a unique offering, friendly and knowledgable staff, and a great place to hang out.”

Operations manager Ben Mason added: “Manchester, for so long synonymous with musical heritage, is for us the perfect place to launch the new Microdot store.”

Microdot Manchester is located at 6 King Street and is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm, and on Sundays from 11am until 5pm.

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Lola Young cancels all upcoming shows after collapsing on stage

Danny Jones Danny Jones Lola Young cancels Manchester gig and all other tour shows

Rising UK pop star Lola Young has unfortunately cancelled all of her upcoming gigs “for the foreseeable future” after recently collapsing live on stage.

This, of course, includes her scheduled date at O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, as well as the rest of the dates on her breakout world tour.

Young, a BRIT School graduate whose career has taken off over the past year or so, took to social media to reluctantly inform fans that all her remaining shows are now cancelled as he prepares to take some time for herself and recover.

Admitting that it “pains her”, it is clearly the right decision for her overall health, and we hope she returns to full strength soon.

In case you missed the headlines or the clip that went viral online, Lola Young passed out mid-performance during the 2025 All Things Go music festival.

Whilst up on stage at the Forest Hills Stadium in New York, the 24-year-old singer could be visibly seen losing her footing and grasp of the microphone, before dropping it entirely and falling backwards as she lost consciousness.

Not only did this include a serious risk of head injury and/or concussion, but it is not the first time alarm bells have been raised surrounding her welfare in the past few months alone.

Shortly after struggling with in-ear monitors during her biggest-ever show at Wembley for Capital FM’s Summertime Ball, Young also threw up on stage during her Coachella debut.

The London-born artist has opened up multiple times in the past about struggling mentally at times, as well as ADHD and, most notably, her schizoaffective disorder diagnosis, which often revolves around symptoms such as depression, mania, mood irregularities and more

She ultimately had to pull out of a set in Washington, DC, as well; in fact, even before the incident this past Saturday (27 September), she told the crowd she had been having a difficult time.

Posting after the DC cancellation, Young said: “I love this job and never take my commitments and my audience for granted, so I’m sorry to those who will be disappointed by this.”

Echoing the same sentiment she shared above, she went on to add, “I hope you’ll give me another chance in the future. Thank you to all those who listen and care.

“To all those who love to be mean online, please give me a day off.”

It goes without saying that we wish her all the best, and that it’s worth noting that Lola Young isn’t the first artist who has risked putting entertainment before their own health, which raises real questions around what the industry can do to better safeguard individuals and prevent situations like this.

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The Cure announce outdoor summer gig at Wythenshawe Park in Manchester

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson The Cure have announced a Manchester gig at Wythenshawe Park

The Cure have just been announced as a headliner for next summer’s Live From Wythenshawe Park.

The legendary band will be performing at the outdoor venue with support from Slowdive and The Slow Readers Club.

Formed in the late 1970s, The Cure – fronted by Robert Smith – are considered one of the most influential bands of all time.

Their big hits span generations and include Friday I’m In Love, Boys Don’t Cry, Lullaby, The Lovecats, and The End of the World.

Taking place on Friday 21 August 2026, The Cure will be performing hits from across the five-decade-long career.

The Sussex-formed band have performed nearly 1,800 concerts worldwide, released 14 studio albums, more than 40 singles, as well as live albums, books, soundtracks, concert films and loads more.

The Cure were also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.

Joining The Cure in Manchester next summer will be shoegaze pioneers Slowdive, who’ve gone from strength to strength since reuniting more than a decade ago.

Also taking to the stage at Wythenshawe Park will be The Slow Readers Club, one of Manchester’s proudest exports known for their blend of electro-driven rock.

Live from Wythenshawe Park has become the hottest ticket in Manchester in recent summers, with previous headliners including Sam Fender, Fontaines D.C. and New Order.

Next year’s line-up already includes a show from Lewis Capaldi, and now The Cure too.

Tickets to The Cure at Live From Wythenshawe Park in Manchester will go on general sale on Friday 10 October at 9am.

Pre-sale tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 1st October at 9am (you can sign up for pre-sale HERE)

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