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Covid-19, venue closures and Brexit: What will it mean for grassroots bands in the UK?

On December 31st 2020 the UK left the EU. Ten days later it was reported that amongst the Brexit negotiations,

Coronavirus’s bizarre effect on the music industry as restrictions take their toll

Much has been made recently of the terrible impact of coronavirus on the UK economy. The outlook seems to grow

‘Sexy and psychedelic’: The Hoosiers to showcase new sound in Manchester after ’15 minutes of fame’ in 2007

Frontman Irwin Sparkes from The Hoosiers talks to MM all about the band’s new album, their new identity and the changes in the music industry ahead of their return to Manchester on October 30.

Matchmaking for musicians: Meet and Jam Manchester to find ‘musical soulmates’

A new social networking site that ‘connects musicians’ has landed in Manchester to attract talented artists to the stage in front of A&R scouts in a ‘genuine grass roots musical experience’.

Roadhouse to stop rockin’: Iconic Manchester music venue closes its doors

Iconic Manchester music venue The Roadhouse will be closing its doors indefinitely on June 1.

The basement club located on the corner of Newton Street has been a live music favourite since 1992.

MM’s top five… Golden oldies (bands still rocking after 50 years)

MM’s top five… Rock bands with musical careers spanning more 50 years.

MM’s top five… Manchester guitarists

MM’s top five Manchester guitarists

Battle song: Gig to fund rescue of London Road Fire Station from wrack and ruin

The Friends of London Road Fire Station have announced their latest concert to fund the fight to return the Grade II listed building to Mancunians after it was left to rot by current owners.

We want to break free: One in three Mancunians fantasise about being the next Queen while at work

A survey reveals a third of people dream of been a music star while at work

Manchester film maker turns to crowdfunding to finance new web series charting high and lows of unsigned band

Craig Quinn needs funding to start his new series focusing on the plight of unsigned band The Lads

Carefully-Planned All-Dayer music festival promises Manchester ‘passion, honesty and escapism’

Carefully-Planned All-Dayer music festival is at Gulliver’s in the Northern Quarter on February 15

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