Helen Dimmick – Green + Benz

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We catch up with Helen at her Manchester store in The Corn Exchange to find out the secret behind Green + Benz Continue reading

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We grab 5 with Kraut und Owt

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Kraut heads, synth lovers and those into their cool wave and minimal electronics need be aware of Kraut und Owt. Continue reading

Posted in Music, Nights, People, The Northern Quarter

Exclusive interview with Skin from Skunk Anansie

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It is both suitable and exciting that on International Women’s Day and on the eve of an extensive tour we post our interview with one of the best British front women on the scene. Continue reading

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We grab 5 with Music aficionado Ciarán Cullen

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Whether you know him by name or not is irrelevant. If you are into the Manchester music scene, you’ve almost certainly been to a show, gig or night organised by Ciarán Cullen. Continue reading

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5 mins with Theatre Director Chris Honer

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We recently chatted to Chris Honer, the director of theatre production Mother Courage and Her Children Continue reading

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Lucy Benjamin Interview – Hairspray

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A few minutes with the former Eastenders star Lucy Benjamin to talk about her lead role in the UK tour of Hairspray Continue reading

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A few words from Shonky

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We take five with one of the main Apollonia men ahead of the label’s Boxing Day showcase at Sankeys. Continue reading

Posted in Clubs, People

Reclaim Xmas Appeal 2012

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Can you, or your business, provide an opportunity for a young person to do something different this Christmas? Continue reading

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Manchester Music Amnesty

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Clint Boon helped kick off the Manchester Music Amnesty this week with a donation of pre-loved CDs. Continue reading

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We interview North Tea Power’s Wayne Lew

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We grab 5 minutes with owner of North Tea Power, winner of 2012’s “best coffee shop” at MFDA, Wayne Lew see what all the fuss is about. Continue reading

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Shell Zenner – The godmother of new music

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The God Mother of new music talks to Manchester’s Finest Continue reading

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Manchester celebs out in force

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Manchester’s celebs turned out in force to raise money for ActionAid at Sunday’s Santa Teresa charity cocktail event. Continue reading

Posted in Drink News, Drinking, Manchester, People, Spinningfields

Sweet Mandarin Discuss the Sweet Taste of Success

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We chat to Sweet Madarin owners Lisa and Helen Tse about their new range of sauces. Continue reading

Posted in Articles, Eating, Northern Quarter, People, Restaurants

Mr Dave Haslam discusses ‘Madchester’

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We get together with legendary DJ and writer Dave Haslam to discuss ‘Madchester’ Continue reading

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Margarita Pracatan & Pride 2012

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From 17th to the 27th August Manchester comes alive to the sound of PRIDE! Continue reading

Posted in Articles, Canal Street, Events, gigs, People

We grab 5 with Neil Clarke @Clampdown Records

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We talk to Neil Clarke proprietor of Clampdown records about life as one of Manchester’s best independents. Continue reading

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Lou Molloy

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We caught up with Lou Molloy for a chat at the launch of his latest show at Generation Pop Continue reading

Posted in Exhibitions, People

Jodie Subachus

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Proof that you don’t have to move away from the bright lights of Manchester for that ‘dream job’ Continue reading

Posted in People, Womens

Gareth Brooks

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Gareth Brooks is a Gentleman and a DJ through and through, we catch 30 mins & talk shop. Continue reading

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Kid British

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We speak to Kid British about their new EP ‘Nothern Stories’ and life in Manchester Continue reading

Posted in Articles, Bands, Date listings, People

Northern Soul

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Manchester’s Finest grab 30 minutes with ‘This is England’ actress Jo Hartley Continue reading

Posted in Articles, Film, People
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