Not only is May Bay Holiday worth looking forward to as it brings us an extra day of no work and weekend fun, it also means MAPS Festival! A great platform for the city's independent artists and bands, it's definitely an event to check out, and if possible get a slot at!
He may not be the newest Manchester artist on the block, but Liam Frost's rise to fame is definitely to be celebrated! Now working on his third album, Liam share his top tips for breaking through.
Not just a gig of the fortnight, this event has enough hot new bands to last you until Easter! If you haven't already got tickets then make it a top priority as it looks set to be a busy one!
Tim Thomas of one of the city's finest recording and rehearsal facilities, Blueprint Studios, offers his thoughts and tips for unsigned bands and artists...
we7 is a great tool for unsigned bands & artists to allow fans to get their music for free, whilst the musicians themselves receive payment for their work. "But how can this be possible?" you may cry! We spoke to we7 CEO, Steve Purdham, to find out how the service works and what emerging artists can get out of it...
If the cold weather and the general depression of the back-to-work routine is already getting to you, then cheer yourself up with our Gig Of The Fortnight. Not to be missed and guaranteed to warm your cockles!