May 30, 2017 – During the most emotional period the city’s seen since the Manchester Blitz, 18-year-old me queued to see Liam Gallagher play the first show of his comeback at the Ritz.

Within its walls lies a maze of peculiar and outlandish independent stalls, bursting with original content.

The debut feature-length documentary from Libyan/British director Naziha Arebi is a beautifully shot and incredibly moving portrait of a country torn apart by war, and everyone should see it.

MM spoke with Jim Cummings prior to a preview screening at HOME, Manchester.

Imagine if you will that Quincy Jones, Marcus Miller and every member of Snarky Puppy slapped Mac DeMarco round the chops and told him to put some effort into it. The result of such an intervention would be Cousin Kula.

As the son of Manchester legend and Hacienda founder Tony Wilson, music has always been close to Oli Wilson’s heart – now his passion for rave culture will turn a disused Ancoats warehouse into a daytime eatery and night-time party zone.

There is no shortage of things to do on a night or day out in the centre of Manchester but there is no denying that sometimes it is great to think outside of the box – and this is undoubtedly where a bit of gaming can come in.

Children and parents will take to the streets of Manchester on June 1 to demand action about wildlife extinction as part of the ‘Carnival of Creatures’.

Internationally celebrated choreographer Hofesh Shechter and his company displayed a striking piece of apocalyptic dance performance on Wednesday evening at HOME.

It’s election time once again, but instead of wannabe councillors knocking at your doors and littering you hallways with election leaflets, it’s the turn of those who want your vote to send them to the EU parliament (or not, as we are about to find out).

Manchester is turning to the power of talking to help those suffering with their mental health and stop the stigma often associated with it.