Manchester-born sixties pop star Wayne Fontana has died at the age of 74.

Manchester musician Wayne Fontana dies, aged 74

Denise Johnson was known for her work on Primal Scream's critically acclaimed 1991 album Screamadelica.

Music scene pays tribute to Manchester singer Denise Johnson

A performance at the Deaf Institute in Manchester

Greater Manchester's Night Time Economy Advisor, Sacha Lord, has said that there are interested buyers in the Deaf Institute and Gorilla. 

Hope for iconic Manchester music venues

North West artists, including Sir Paul McCartney and Liam Gallagher, are among 1,500 music artists and acts calling for urgent Government action to prevent the end of the UK's "world-leading" live music industry.

North West artists among stars calling on Government to protect live music

Over 4 million viewers have tuned in to date to watch music acts such as Paul Oakenfold, DJ Woody and Funkademia.

United We Stream live gig platform raises over £250,000 in first month

A new website will start streaming art and culture from Greater Manchester to people around the world during the COVID-19 outbreak.

New website set to stream Greater Manchester art and culture around the world

Indie band Blossoms have announced details of two new shows in their hometown Stockport to mark the launch of their new album. 

Blossoms to play hometown album launch shows in Stockport

The first Beatles record to be played on the radio, Love Me Do, is up for sale - complete with the misspelling of Sir Paul McCartney's name.

First Beatles record played on the radio up for sale

A record shop in Barrow-in-Furness has been named the UK's 'Record Shop of the Year 2019' just 12 months after opening.

Family business in Barrow wins 'Record Shop of the Year'

Pop superstars Little Mix are bringing their 'unmissable' live show to Lytham Festival 2020.

Little Mix announced as final headliners at Lytham Festival

People working in the music industry are nearly twice as likely to develop tinnitus as those in quieter occupations, according to a study.

Music workers more likely to get tinnitus says University of Manchester study

The Happy Mondays are about to embark on a thirty-venue tour across Europe.

Happy Mondays embark on new tour

The site is at the centre of Liverpool's musical heritage and includes The Cavern Club


Views sought on plans to transform Liverpool's Mathew Street

Sir Paul McCartney says the album "still holds up after all these years"

50 years on, The Beatles' Abbey Road is number one album again

Ukuleles used by comedy legend George Formby have sold for thousands of pounds at auction. 

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