David Bowie Stretford superfan Louise Moody is being dubbed the ‘Keen Genie’ after building a £20,000 shrine to the ageing rocker

Fans were stunned to receive a text from ‘Mum’, only to find out it was actually a promotional message promoting the popular music festival

Beer enthusiasts will be able to drink their fill as the world’s biggest beer festival, Oktoberfest, will soon be settling down in Manchester’s Albert Square on October 22-26

The former Oasis guitarist joined thousands of fans on the Etihad pitch along with fellow Blue ex-Smith’s man Johnny Marr pitch to celebrate City’s title winning success

Joy Division’s Their One and Only Tour has been compiled by Netherlands designer Marc Tilli into a book with never before seen pictures and back stories.

Courtesy of The Printworks in Manchester, Our Telly’s Bigger Than Your Telly could be about to join an illustrious list of World Cup songs in aid of charity.

Frank, starring Michael Fassbender and Maggie Gyllenhaal, takes inspiration from Manchester’s Frank Sidebottom as he goes on a journey to music fame with new band member Jon (Domhnall Gleeson).

He has had a UK number one album, received Brit award and Mercury Prize nominations and has even dated supermodel Cara Delevingne

Viagogo registered a 354% surge in ticket surges for the dates, and countless hopefuls tried to get their hands on tickets for the 5-date UK tour

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott – the duo who sang side by side for Beautiful South hits such as Perfect 10 – have reunited for an album and tour.

Band’s charity cover of Don Fardon’s George Best-inspired 70s hit Belfast Boy will be backed by the band’s own ode to the football hero Georgie (The Brightest Star)