MM’s Top Five… Morrissey outbursts
The legendary singer released his autobiography last week
Manchester drummer busts out of hospital window (drip in arm) to get to gig – with own MUM as getaway driver
Manchester indie band Puppet Rebellion had first headline gig in Sheffield
Music money matters: Gig and festival tourism revealed to boost Manchester economy to tune of millions
Third of Manchester’s live music crowd made up of tourists
Johnny Depp couldn’t do it! Mamma Mia director brings opera to Salford and talks challenges of dealing with divas
Phyllida Lloyd is directing Opera North’s production of Britten’s Peter Grimes
Giveaway: Free tickets to see Will.i.am live at Manchester’s Phones4u Arena – just email us to win!
Will.i.am will land in Manchester on December 3
Gig review: Jessie J @ Manchester Phones4u Arena
Jessie J’s voice was the star of the show as the star provided something for everyone
MM’s Top Five… Manchester’s finest professional orchestras
Manchester’s not only known for their Britpop
Not ‘done’ classical yet? Now’s the time: Manchester’s Northern Chamber Orchestra reveals best ever line-up
The orchestra has secured some of the UK’s finest soloists for its new season
Feel Good Festival will return to Rochdale after more than 10,000 partygoers flock to event
The event is usually held in the last weekend of August
Gig review: Arctic Monkeys @ Manchester Phones 4U Arena
Alex Turner asked Manchester: ‘Have you got colour in your cheeks?’
Comedy star Meera Syal claims Manchester gave her ‘sliding doors’ moment on path to become actress
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