Manchester music
It all comes from here: the music lovers guide to Greater Manchester
A tour of the places where the music happened in Manchester
I Love MCR
23 September 2021
Manchester music: Manchester news and stories
Festivals
Parklife 2021 – in pictures
160,000 festival-goers came to Heaton Park, where Dave was joined on-stage by Stormzy and Burna Boy by Manchester United’s Paul Pogba
Louise Rhind-Tutt
13 September 2021
Festivals
Free three-day street festival coming to city centre this bank holiday weekend
The Deansgate Mews Street Festival will feature live music, food, drink and shopping – and raise money for Forever Manchester
I Love MCR
25 August 2021
Escape to Freight Island
Freight Island reveals autumn line-up with live music and secret parties
There’s a new collaboration with The Comedy Store – and brunch is back, with a live pianist and all-you-can-drink champagne
Louise Rhind-Tutt
16 August 2021
Manchester chefs
Top Manchester musicians team up with Michelin-starred restaurant Where The Light Gets In
Manchester Collective are taking their boundary-pushing shows to some unusual venues across Greater Manchester
I Love MCR
10 August 2021
Ancoats
Jimmy’s opening in Ancoats with bottomless brunch and rock ‘n’ roll bbq
The new opening is set over two floors, with the addition of an outdoor space for dining and drinking
Louise Rhind-Tutt
6 August 2021
Gorilla
Special event to celebrate Manchester singing legend Denise Johnson
Remembering Denise will feature a special live set from A Certain Ratio, the Manchester band Denise sang with for over 30 years
Louise Rhind-Tutt
28 July 2021
Manchester bars
First look: Joshua Brooks to reopen this week for all-day drinking and dining
Following a £200k revamp, the clubbing institution will play host to a stream of opening parties with globally renowned DJs
Louise Rhind-Tutt
22 July 2021
Cheshire
Bohemian Disco to bring biggest names in house and disco to Tatton Park
With outdoor dancing now allowed, Bohemian Disco will be the perfect opportunity to gather your friends, get out of the house and party
I Love MCR
22 July 2021
Cocktails
Late night dancing and Flaming Zombies are back as Hula reopens
To celebrate the end of restrictions they’re throwing a massive welcome back party with DJ Gareth Brooks on the decks
I Love MCR
16 July 2021
Manchester music
Clubbing institution Joshua Brooks to reopen following £200k revamp
The new owners are bringing the historic venue back to its former glory with an extensive ‘back to brick’ refit
Louise Rhind-Tutt
15 July 2021
Liam Gallagher
New film to celebrate 25th anniversary of Oasis live at Knebworth Park
“Knebworth for me was the Woodstock of the 90s,” says Liam. “I can’t remember much about it, but I’ll never forget it. It was Biblical”
Louise Rhind-Tutt
13 July 2021
