Ian Curtis documentary podcast released as part of ‘Death of a Rock Star’ series A brand new documentary episode focusing on the legacy of Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis is being released as part of the Death of a Rock Star podcast series. Written by The Manc
Open Beat are providing Manchester’s rising musicians with a new live platform They've waited for two years, now they're back and ready to launch. Written by Hannah Starkie
Liam Fray and TNQ are opening a new ‘all-day drinks and dining venue’ in Northern Quarter The Courteeners' lead singer is teaming up with local club owner Jobe Ferguson and chef Anthony Fielden for the venture - which is set to take over Teacup Kitchen on Thomas Street. Written by The Manc
An extremely rare Oasis gig contract requesting ‘sober-speaking’ staff is going to auction If that wasn't a bizarre enough request for a contract as it is, that's not all it specifies either. Written by Emily Sergeant
Has Manchester lost its old school club culture? Manchester label and promotors, Libero, want to bring Manchester's old club spirit. Written by Hannah Starkie
Manchester label’s showcase of women in music launches on Saturday DAYP are hosting a 12-hour music showcase to celebrate International Women's Day. Written by Hannah Starkie
Ian Brown replaced by James for Neighbourhood Weekender festival Ian Brown has dropped out of Neighbourhood Weekender as the festival reschedules for September - posting tweets about refusing 'proof of vaccination' in the aftermath. Written by The Manc
Peter Hook is bringing his Joy Division Orchestrated show to Manchester Apollo Peter Hook has confirmed that he will be bringing his Joy Division Orchestrated show to Manchester for the first time later this year. Written by The Manc
Happy Mondays star streams yoga series on YouTube: ‘Get Mellow With Bez’ Happy Mondays frontman Bez is back doing online exercises classes this week - taking part in yoga sessions led by a local journalist. Written by The Manc
New service set up to support Greater Manchester pubs and clubs A new Night Time Economy Office has been launched in Greater Manchester as part of a mission to support the region's pubs and clubs ahead of reopening in 2021. Written by The Manc
How a Moss Side community transformed an ‘anti-social’ alley into a neighbourhood hub Written by Emily Sergeant
The Blanket March: How thousands of Manchester weavers fought for the textile industry Written by Emily Sergeant
The woman who leaves ‘random acts of crochet kindness’ to make the people of Salford smile Written by Emily Sergeant
The Manchester Herald: How the city’s first radical newspaper was silenced, shut down and smashed to pieces Written by The Manc
Manchester student starts ‘side hustle’ selling houseplants to help improve peoples’ mental health Written by Emily Sergeant
