There is nobody who has observed the transformation of Manchester more than Andy Spinoza, who has had a front-row seat

Today marks the 40th anniversary that the legendary Manchester club The Hacienda opened its doors. It was opened on Friday,

In the year that the 5,000-seat entertainment venue The Factory opens in Manchester at a cost of £186m, KEVIN GLENTON

Dave Haslam shares insightful anecdotes about his experiences with Tony Wilson and The Hacienda during this special podcast from Mancunian

With an ethos that is reminiscent of legendary labels like Factory and Zoo and an authentic-come-unconventional take on Recording; Speedy Wunderground have garnered a burgeoning reputation for breaking the bands of tomorrow.

As the son of Manchester legend and Hacienda founder Tony Wilson, music has always been close to Oli Wilson’s heart – now his passion for rave culture will turn a disused Ancoats warehouse into a daytime eatery and night-time party zone.

For lovers of the iconic post-punk group Joy Division and revellers of the Manchester music scene, New Dawn Fades brings to light the perfect combination of history, tragedy and earth-shatteringly dark comedy associated with one of the city’s most influential music acts.

“Perfect your right hook,” was the reply of former Sex Pistols member Glen Matlock when asked whether he had advice for bands at loggerheads.

It turns out you can soften up The Damned’s notorious Captain Sensible before an interview with the mere mention of a drunken Dad, pizza and a pub as the Jack Tars prepare to play at Manchester Club Academy on December 3.

We’re more than halfway into Festival Number 6 in the beautiful North Welsh tourist village of Portmeirion. With the end drawing close, here’s a recap of our favourite acts from day two.

Manchester poet Mike Garry and music composer Joe Duddell, of Elbow and New Order fame, have teamed up to create St Anthony: And Ode to Anthony H Wilson, which is being released today.