London’s George the Poet on social exclusion, ‘simple’ Northerners’ and secret slang
The flow of George the Poet’s lyricism travels much deeper than the regurgitated 16 bars we’re used to hearing in most urban music.
Manchester International Festival CEO hunt: Could you fill Poots’ boots in £100K job?
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.
Comment: Ched Evans’ return to football would endorse ‘rape culture’
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.
‘Straight-washing’ of Pride’s US DVD cover is fine if it reaches more people, claims Man Uni’s LGBT leaders
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.
Theatre review: Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee @ Opera House, Manchester
MM reviews Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee showcased at the Manchester opera House starring Jason Durr.
Lights, Kidman, action: Colin Firth and Nicole blockbuster starts filming in Manchester
A Hollywood blockbuster starring Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman and Jude Law is set to start filming in Manchester city centre this weekend.
Fusion: Black History Month festival celebrates LGBT storytelling in the media
A festival celebrating LGBT people within Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities is set to take place in Media City.
Mystery surrounds People’s History Museum cuts as bosses deny claims funding loss is politically motivated
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’.
‘Everyone told me no-one bought art in Manchester’: Buy Art Fair chief paints different picture of city
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.
Introducing Buy Art Fair stars: Artist who uses Manchester’s mix of industrial and football heritages for inspiration
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.
It must be a masterpiece! Whitworth Art Gallery reopening delayed as bosses want things ‘perfect’
Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery will not re-open until February 14 next year due to severe delays to their renovation schedule