The hunt is on for a new Manchester International Festival CEO after founding artistic director Alex Poots has decided to step down from his 10-year role.

As news breaks of Oldham Athletic’s ‘imminent signing’ of convicted rapist Ched Evans, an MM reporter explores the negative societal implications of his return to football.

The ‘straight-washing’ of British movie Pride in the US could be a success if it means more people see the film, claim the University of Manchester’s LGBTQ society leaders.

MM reviews Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee showcased at the Manchester opera House starring Jason Durr.

A Hollywood blockbuster starring Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman and Jude Law is set to start filming in Manchester city centre this weekend.

A festival celebrating LGBT people within Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities is set to take place in Media City.

The Independent’s article has resulted in criticism of the government’s supposed political motivation with Len McClusky, leader of public sector workers union Unite, accusing the Tories of trying to ‘erase working people from history’.

Sitting in the historic surroundings of the Old Granada Studios, surrounded by the canvas, collage and creations of the Buy Art Fair exhibition, MM caught up with Director Thom Hetherington.

As more than 500 artists plan to showcase their work at the Buy Art Fair and The Manchester Contemporary, many have their own unique tales to tell about their inspirations.

Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery will not re-open until February 14 next year due to severe delays to their renovation schedule

Dan Michaelson speaks to MM about his heartbreak album, the city and how and how his music will soon be a soundtrack for comedy after his Northern Quarter performance.