Manchester Culture Archive

Charlies Angel Lucy Liu chooses Manchester
(Mon 20 May 2013 14:07)
Hollywood star Lucy Liu is showcasing her talents as visual artist with an exhibition and she's chosen Manchester as her favourite place in the UK.

Post punk legends NoMeansNo head to Manchester
(Fri 17 May 2013 19:27)
The Godfathers of math-rock/post-rock/post-punk and mutant jazz prog. The Canadian trio of John Wright (bass, lead vocals) Rob Wright (drums, vocals) and Tom Holliston (guitar, vocals) head to Manchester Wednesday 22

The Charlatans guitarist Mark Collins on 'Mountain Picnic Blues' DVD
(Sun 05 May 2013 12:51)
Click Manchester catches up with The Charlatans guitarist Mark Collins about the group's new DVD documentary.

Manchester School of Art teams up with Bench Self Made Gallery
(Mon 22 Apr 2013 15:22)
Manchester School of Art at Manchester Metropolitan University, is taking over the Bench Self Made Gallery for its Unit X Festival, as one of its external studios.

Manchester artist turns thousands of plectrums into a Jimi Hendrix portrait
(Tue 02 Apr 2013 13:22)
The image of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix has been re-created with 4,000 Fender plectrums and goes on public display for the first time today.

Purple Revolver bring Tarantino to life with Kill Bill art heist at FACT
(Fri 15 Mar 2013 08:25)
Purple Revolver joined forces with FACT to create a Quentin Tarantino inspired art heist flash mob to celebrate the season of the Pulp Fiction mastermind's films at the Picturehouse cinema.

Massive Attack to perform at Manchester International Festival 2013
(Mon 04 Mar 2013 11:34)
Massive Attack have been confirmed for this year's Manchester International Festival.

Zombies descend on Manchester's MediaCityUK for TV preview
(Mon 25 Feb 2013 21:05)
The 'living dead' are being invited to shuffle down to MediaCityUK next week for an exclusive preview of a new BBC TV zombie drama.

The Charlatans to play summer show at Delamere Forest
(Mon 25 Feb 2013 10:08)
Manchester indie veterans The Charlatans have announced a summer concert at Delamere Forest in Cheshire.

Plan B, Example to headline Manchester's Parklife 2013
(Thu 14 Feb 2013 11:30)
Plan B, Example and The Maccabees are among the headliners of this summer's Parklife Weekender.

Manchester entrepreneur starts theatre company with PRIME backing
(Sun 03 Feb 2013 15:23)
Starting your own business in the creative sector can be a daunting task in today's economic climate, with funding growing ever fickle and guidance difficult to come by.

Jason Manford holds stand-up masterclass at University of Salford
(Thu 31 Jan 2013 21:41)
TV funnyman Jason Manford held a comedy masterclass at the University of Salford where he passed on tips and careers advice to more than 50 performance students.

Hot Natured to play Manchester's Parklife Festival
(Thu 31 Jan 2013 10:52)
Hot Natured are the first act to be confirmed for this year's Parklife Festival in Manchester.

Birth Rites Collection to be showcased at MediaCityUK
(Mon 21 Jan 2013 11:18)
The shortlisted entries for the bi-annual Birth Rites Collection art prize will be on show at the University of Salford’s MediaCityUK campus on 2nd February.

Signature Living reveals plans for luxury new venue
(Tue 15 Jan 2013 17:14)
Hoteliers Signature Living have announced the acquisition of a former club and hotel in Liverpool.

Michael Wollny’s [em] to play Manchester's Band on the Wall
(Tue 15 Jan 2013 13:25)
Critically acclaimed German jazz trio Michael Wollny’s [em] will play at Manchester's Band on the Wall music venue in February.

Chance to win tickets to Manchester The Voice auditions
(Fri 14 Dec 2012 11:17)
Tickets are being given away for The Voice blind auditions in Manchester.

Blues legend Robert Cray brings his Smokin' Gun to Manchester
(Wed 12 Dec 2012 11:17)
Grammy award winner Robert Cray is considered one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.

Irish dance sensation Prodijig coming to Greater Manchester in 2013
(Fri 09 Nov 2012 18:43)
Acclaimed Irish dance group Prodijig will bring their new show Footstorm to Salford's Lowry Theatre in 2013.

Emmerdale to add four new characters
(Fri 26 Oct 2012 09:04)
Following the success of Emmerdale’s first live episode, four new faces characters will be added to the soap opera this summer.