Sorry seems to ‘Leigh’ the hardest word: Elton John tickets go on sale to see Rocketman touch down in Wigan
Elton John plays Leigh Sports Village on June 21
‘The Christmas capital of the UK’: Stars to gather in Albert Square for Manchester light switch-on
James Arthur will be performing
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