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Charity Shop Classics: Leonard CohenAs Leonard Cohen releases a new LP, James Graham unearths his debut
Happy Mondays Reunion Tour 2012The Happy Mondays are back together for the first time in 19 years
Manchester Music: Dayse And AverMark Jorgensen on the splinter group making moves on the Manchester hip-hop scene
Charity Shop Classics: John Lennon and Yoko OnoJames Graham digs out a charity shop gem: Milk and Honey by John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Win Tickets For RNCM For EmpiricalFive pairs of tickets for jazz’s most exciting young band
Sneak Peek: Jessie JYou saw it here first...
Amy Winehouse Tops UK Album ChartThe troubled singer lives on
Radio Republic Keeps The Revolution AliveEx-Corrie actor Graeme Hawley talks about the re-birth of ‘The Rev’
Jacqui Dankworth Tickets To Be Won For This SaturdayLate opportunity to win a pair of places for a jazz greatToo Late!
Win Dinner, Bed And Breakfast And The Fall Tickets For TwoThe Commercial Hotel, Chester, offers an outstanding prize for Monday 28 November
J Cole At Manchester Academy ReviewMark Jorgensen takes a trip to Cole World and doesn’t want to come back
The John Wilson Orchestra UK TourLong-lost scores from Hollywood musicals are coming to the UK
Rodrigo y Gabriela UK TourThe Mexican duo are set to tour with a new Cuban band in tow
Justice Lead NME Awards ShowsTickets to go on sale Friday 18 November
Factory Manchester Presents Dum Dum Girls LiveThe girls will play the famous venue this weekend
Planes: Placebo’s Drummer Takes Solo FlightWe sit down to chat with Steve Forrest on the cusp of of his band's debut album release
James ReviewedStephanie Preston and a fan's eye view of a Manchester band that still makes a mark
Lykke Li At Manchester AcademyNadia Jaynes falls under the spell of the Swedish songstress
Elbow In Concert: Video, Pics, WordsJonathan Schofield and a fine Manchester band in a fine Manchester building
Falling Into Step With StepsJordan McDowell auditions to become the sixth member of the '90s pop band
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Announce 2012 TourTickets go on sale on Thursday 27 October
Noah and the Whale at Academy, Manchester ReviewAnh Nguyen loves life when Noah and the Whale are playing live
Benjamin Francis Leftwich InterviewNadia Jaynes speaks to the most unassuming Yorkshireman in music
Barabbas And The Blue CheeseAndy Loynes Talks Selling Out On Ads With A Man With A Spectacular Beard
Mahler Review, BBC PhilharmonicFemke Colborne falls for Beyonce's much old cousin
An Evening With Shaun Ryder and Luke BainbridgeMelons with a Twist in Manchester and Liverpool
Rachel Unthank InterviewedKevin Bourke talks brass and appearances at The Lowry and Hebden Bridge
PJ Harvey At Manchester Apollo ReviewNadia Jaynes on a stunning performance from the Mercury Prize winner
After The Gig, The Interview: Huey MorganSareda Dirir meets a Fun Lovin' Criminal...
Line-up For N4 Loves U Festival This WeekendThe Whip, Kid British and Cherry Ghost lead the musical charge in the Northern Quarter
Professor Green Changes Tour DateScheduling problems see most dates from the start of November pushed back
Magazine Live At Manchester AcademyThe 70s rock connoisseurs are coming to Manchester...
Leeds Festival - only two weeks to buy ticketsMuse, My Chemical Romance and Pulp lead Bramham Park Bill
The Charm Of BenicàssimEvelien de Vogel ditches the mucky, festival field in favour of a sandy, white beach
Saint Julian Plays Rare Hebden Bridge GigPop visionary Julian Cope makes trip into the hills
Bruno Mars Announces UK Tour DatesHere’s your second chance at tickets
Ash InterviewAnh Nguyen caught up with Tim Wheeler and Mark Hamilton at Ben & Jerry’s Sundae in the Park
August Gigs Round–UpWhat's on this month at the Academy, O2 Apollo, MEN Arena and more...
Manchester Jazz Festival 22-30 July plus tea and cakesKevin Bourke identifies the best of MJF, we love the afternoon tea idea
Warehouse Project reveals 2011 line-upThe Horrors, Calvin Harris Aphex Twin and James Blake among acts
Mercury Prize NominationsLaura Scott weighs up this year’s contenders for the coveted 'Album of the Year' award
The Wanted Announce Arena TourSpring 2012 will see the fine five-piece return
Clubbed To DeathThe Hip Hop Chip Shop brings you the essential two week club and gig guide
Amadou and Mariam review: MIF 2011Caroline Coates is immersed in a world without sight at one of the more unusual gigs.
Snoop Dogg Live Review And Video: MIF 2011Lynda Moyo believes every Dogg has it’s day, and the Doggystyle album was definitely Snoop’s
Aloe Blacc Announces TourThe 'I need a dollar' singer will be in the UK in winter
That Day We Sang Reviewed: MIF 2011Joan Davies's cockles are warmed by Victoria Wood
Candi Staton Live Review: MIF 2011Lynda Moyo believes there’s only room on stage for one diva and it ain’t you David Gest
Clubbed To DeathThe Hip Hop Chip Shop brings you the essential two week club and gig guide
Alexis Jordan Gig ReviewMark Jorgensen agrees America’s got talent with Jay-Z’s protégé
The Flaming Lips at Jodrell Bank ReviewVictoria Adams looks through a very big telescope indeed
Dr Dee, An English Opera Reviewed: MIF 2011Jonathan Schofield and a proper feast for the ears and eyes
The Blanks At Moho Live ReviewMark Jorgensen likes the Scrubs barbershop quartet but can’t say they same for their choice of venue
Bon Jovi Live ReviewRachel Boothroyd doesn't mind getting wet at Old Trafford
Open Day at Cheadle Hulme Music AcademyMeet the teachers and play the instruments at South Manchester's music school
Clubbed To DeathThe Hip Hop Chip Shop brings you the essential two week club and gig guide
Kings Of Leon Gig ReviewSophia Aiello feels the noise and sees a high kick at Old Trafford Cricket Ground
Chris Rea announces 2012 tourChris Rea is coming to Manchester’s O2 Apollo next March
Bop Local celebrates first birthdayHeather Price announces the club’s birthday bash
Gospel at RNCM - win ticketsCelebrate, Walter Hawkins, the Godfather of Gospel
Take That Concert ReviewedJonathan Schofield admires the show but not so much Robbie
Friends Of Mine Festival 2011Smudge Jones on the triumphs and tantrums of the Cheshire festival
The Slow Show interviewDan Nelson speaks to lead singer Rob Goodwin about the rebirth of folk and the Manchester music buzz
Peter Doherty gig reviewNadia Jaynes catches the troubled singer at Manchester Academy two days before he’s jailed
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays: live action in the cityConfidential’s guide to the first half of the week
The Factory Discography Exhibition reviewSmudge Jones learns to love, to understand, becomes a new man
Barrington Stewart: a tributeJohn Nuttall and a musical community in mourning
May gigs round-upWhat’s on this month at the Academy, O2 Apollo, MEN Arena and more...
Trey Songz interviewLynda Moyo meets the elusive R&B lothario ahead of his Manchester O2 Apollo show...
Clubbed to deathMurkage Dave brings you the essential Bank Holiday club and gig guide
Win tickets to see Mayday ParadeWe’re giving away a pair of tickets to the Manchester Academy 2 gig
Main Square Festival, FranceLynda Moyo speaks to the festival’s organisers about what we can expect this year
Feast of Fiddles review and videoLynda Moyo takes her Gran to see an unlikely bunch of violinists at Band on the Wall
Danny Mahon and Tunafish join forcesSmudge Jones’ bunch helps create Mahon’s debut video
Clubbed to deathMurkage Dave brings you the essential club and gig guide to the weekend
Quick: win Astillero Tango tickets, this weekAstillero Tango and the RNCM String Ensemble in Manchester this week. It's hot stuff
Kylie, reviewGeorgina Hague witnesses pop perfection at the MEN Arena
The Overtones, reviewMark Jorgensen is pleasantly surprised at The Lowry
Basement Jaxx at SankeysJapan fundraiser with Justin Robertson, Delphic, Peter Hook and more – tickets £15
Professor Elemental reviewMark Jorgensen enjoys a refined mix of hip hop and tweed at the Ruby LoungeLatest Rants
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