Review: Nicola Benedetti and Manchester Camerata @ The Bridgewater Hall
The Bridgewater Hall hosted one of the world’s foremost accomplished, international violinists Nicola Benedetti and the Manchester Camerata orchestra this weekend.
Gig review: The Burning Hell @ Soup Kitchen
Canadian band The Burning Hell performed at the Soup Kitchen last night as part of their UK tour
Guitar star Dan Michaelson’s moody tunes to morph into BBC comedy after Manchester gig
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.
Gig review: The Saturdays @ Manchester O2 Apollo
The Saturdays got a packed-out Manchester Apollo Up dancing on a Sunday evening as they came to the city on their Greatest Hits tour.
Manchester Dogs’ Home arsonist should get DOUBLE sentence, says Simon Cowell as he hands rescuers holiday
Pop music mogul Simon Cowell believes the arsonist behind the fire that killed 60 dogs at Manchester Dogs’ Home should receive double the prison time.
(Secret) gig review: Hozier @ Chapel St apartment, Salford
On Sunday evening, a Salford apartment played home to a secret Sofar Sounds gig, showcasing some of Manchester’s finest musical talent, headlined with a surprise appearance by Hozier
Our Fold: Bolton band welcomed into the fold after decade in music wilderness with Manchester XFM gig
MM spoke to Our Fold frontman Damien Riley about the band’s rise to fame over nearly a decade prior to a performance at Manchester’s XFM gig.
Prodigal sons return: The Travelling Band back in Manchester hot on heels of new album The Big Defreeze
Alternative rock group The Travelling Band tell all on their upcoming Manchester gig, the new album and working with Grammy award winner Chris Lord-Alge.
Singer Sinead Harnett steps into spotlight at Chadderton Baths gig after ‘eye opening’ collaborations
Hot up and coming singer Sinead Harnett believes collaborating with major artists really ‘opened her eyes’ to the industry after a scintillating performance at Chadderton Baths.
Lose the lukewarm lager: Whisky Sessions promise to blend music and drink in Manchester festival
Manchester’s rich musical history is mixing with the city’s burgeoning food and drink scene in a unique new night – the Whisky Sessions.
In at the deep end: Kwabs chats ‘riding the wave’ of success at unique Chadderton Baths gig
MM spoke with up and coming music artist Kwabs ahead of his Lumia Sessions gig at Chadderton Baths in Oldham.