Boy George served legal papers while DJing in Manchester
Boy George was served with a statutory declaration while DJing in Manchester, over a £36,000 damages award to promoter Kasia Saleh that he has not paid.…
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Sex Pistols add LA gig and Manchester date
The Sex Pistols have announced a one-off LA show at the Roxy on 25 October, hosted by Indie 103.1, and a Manchester MEN Arena date on 17 November.…
Free downloads help boost school attendance in Manchester
A Manchester schools initiative offering free music downloads to pupils with full or improved attendance reportedly recorded a 45% rise in attendance, with over 14,000 pupils achieving 100% during the spring term.…
GMG win Manchester licence
Guardian Media Group has won the new FM licence for Manchester, planning a Rock Talk station that will be its first Manchester-specific service.…
Kylie concert rescheduled after Manchester show cut short
Ticket holders for the Manchester MEN Arena show cut short by Kylie Minogue's illness can use their tickets at a repeat date on 23 January.…
Clive Warren joins Century Manchester
Former Radio 1 DJ Clive Warren will host the drive time show on Century FM Manchester, with Adam Cole taking over breakfast.…
Virgin launch new Manchester store
Virgin has relaunched its Manchester Megastore in the Arndale Centre, with a 250-capacity gig venue and in-store MP3 player stocking.…
More talk or rock for Manchester, possibly both
Several companies have applied for the new Manchester FM licence, with Chrysalis, EMAP and Guardian Media Group among those proposing talk, rock or combined formats.…
Time Out pilot Manchester edition
Time Out will trial a one-off Manchester edition timed to the Labour Party Conference, with delegates receiving free copies, though permanent plans are unclear.…
Rizla Night comes to Manchester
The Rizla Silver Tour visits Manchester on 18 August with a three-hour set from Ivan Smagghe, with support from Slippery People and tickets at £4.…
Elbow and Graham Coxon to headline Manchester charity gig
Elbow, Graham Coxon, Badly Drawn Boy and others will play a charity gig at Platt Fields Park on 23 September in aid of Kosovo charities.…
City centre Manchester warehouse parties planned
Manchester promoters plan 25 fully licensed warehouse parties between 6 October and 1 January, with a line-up including Andy C, De La Soul, Pendulum and Roni Size.…