Tommy Sanders (vocals, guitar), Jonny Sanders (synths) and Pete Cattermoul (bass), brought Teleman to Deaf Institute

Manchester’s adopted son and EDM trailblazer Gareth Emery chose the city he now calls home for half of the year (when he’s not sunning it up in LA) for the launch of his new album Drive.

Rock of Ages is an 80’s inspired show set on the sunset strip follows a small town girl Sherrie (Cordelia Farnworth), living in a lonely world, who meets a city boy Drew (Noel Sullivan), born and raised in South Detroit – spot the lyrics there.

Performing tracks from all of their previous albums and EPs, this was the first time that Lucero had performed in Manchester since releasing their Texas & Tennessee EP last year.

James Blunt performed at Manchester Apollo with his newest album, Moon Landing

The foodie rave is running every Friday at Upper Campfield Market on Deansgate until May 23

American band Manchester Orchestra played at Manchester Academy to a sell-out crowd.

Adio Marchant, aka Bipolar Sunshine, recently played at Manchester Academy in front of his home crowd. He is also set to play in Liverpool and Leeds at the start of May.

MM’s verdict on new play Much Ado About Nothing at the Royal Exchange Theatre

Coronation Street’s infamous serial killer Richard Hillman reveals how heckles and murderer cries still ring out when he walks the streets of Manchester.

The ‘5AM’ singer played 5 shows in a week, with the last date of her tour taking place in London on October 23