The girls, who were apparently going to a One Direction concert at the Etihad Stadium on May 30, were followed down Fairfied Street by a man in a five-door silver Vauxhall Astra who kept stopping close to them.

Viagogo registered a 354% surge in ticket surges for the dates, and countless hopefuls tried to get their hands on tickets for the 5-date UK tour

The Norweigian metallers have fused their country’s native black metal with thrash, punk and classic hard rock to create a sound that is entirely unique and genuinely thrilling

After a red-hot 2012 Roadhouse show as part of their first-ever headline tour, the riff-tastic rockers shrugged of a year’s worth of rust to show off material from their upcoming album

Frustrated Kate Bush fans bemoan the singer’s decision to snub Manchester in her long-awaited return.

Manchester’s Academy One was overflowing with expectant fans for the Newcastle band Maxїmo Park and they certainly delivered.

Bombay Bicycle Club’s current tour to promote their new album So Long, See You Tomorrow came to Manchester Albert Hall last night and the entire experience was electric.

Lady Gaga set for Manchester gig

Bolton Cancer Voices host fundraising gig at Bolton’s Victoria Hall

More than 30 free and ticketed concerts hosted by Royal Northern College of Music

The group will play at Manchester town hall on Friday