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24/02/2026

here to remind you that we are THREE days out from the FRINGE LAB Next Showcase 📢

We can’t wait for this incredible trio to join us on the night and show us what the sounds of an alternative Manchester scene are all about 🙌

Tickets for the Showcase are selling FAST, so do not sleep on the opportunity to be part of the BRITs coming to Manchester.

They’re FREE and can be grabbed via the link in our bio now.

See you Friday!

24/11/2025

Big news for Manchester’s music scene!

Today we publish a landmark report to strengthen the city’s grassroots music venues and launch the new Manchester Grassroots Venues Network.

The research - supported by Manchester City Council and carried out by The hub - highlights the pressures facing smaller venues and sets out recommendations to support Manchester’s music ecosystem.

The new Network, convened by CityCo with support from Music Venue Trust, will bring venues and partners together to share best practice, shape policy and boost collaboration across the city.

A major step forward for grassroots music in Manchester. Read more on our website 🔗 https://manchestermusiccity.com/news/venues-report-published/

18/11/2025

A reminder that Manchester City Council's £245,000 discretionary fund to support the city’s Grassroots Music Venues is accepting applications until Friday 28th November 🫶

Following reductions to the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme, this initiative is designed primarily to ease the financial pressure caused by Manchester’s grassroots music venues transitioning to the new business rates tariffs.

A direct response to one of the key recommendations within our forthcoming Music in the City report delivered by The hub ✨

Delivered in partnership with national charity Music Venue Trust who, alongside national advocacy, are urging local councils to take action, the fund represents a rapid, targeted intervention to protect the small venues that make Manchester’s music culture world-renowned.

Find out more 🔗 https://manchestermusiccity.com/news/grassroots-music-venue-fund/

04/11/2025

WOMEX 24 is a finalist for Best Event at this month's Manchester Culture Awards 🎉

A global music moment for Manchester, last October we were proud to host the 30th edition of WOMEX, the most international and culturally diverse music meeting in the world!

Working with a host of partners and supporters we brought together thousands of delegates, artists, and industry professionals from across the globe for five unforgettable days of music, exchange, and collaboration. Find out more 🔗 https://manchestermusiccity.com/womex-2024/

04/08/2025

The programme has been announced for this year’s iconic La Mercè Festival in Barcelona, at which Manchester will be Guest City.

Last year Manchester was chosen by its Catalan counterparts to be the first-ever English guest city. The event will take place from 23-28 September.

Led by XTRAX and Without Walls, Manchester Music City presents the exciting music programme, featuring:

Children of Zeus
Chloe Slater
Clara la San
Porij
Ríoghnach Connolly and Honeyfeet
Space Afrika

We're also supporting a new musical collaboration between Manchester’s Werkha and Catalan artist Queralt Lahoz, which will premiere at the festival 👀

Read more 🔗 https://manchestermusiccity.com/news/music-programme-announced-for-iconic-barcelona-festival/

31/07/2025

Putting research into action 💪

Manchester Music City commissioned research from the hub to better understand the challenges facing grassroots music venues - and it’s already making a difference.

Today Manchester City Council announced a new £245K fund to support the city’s grassroots venues, responding directly to the research’s key findings around business rates, rising costs, and financial pressures threatening the sector.

The fund, to be administered by Music Venue Trust, will be supported by revenue from the city’s major live music events - ensuring that success at the top feeds sustainability at the grassroots.

Keep your eyes peeled for the full research report and further actions which will be shared in September 👀 https://manchestermusiccity.com/news/whats-the-story-grassroots-glory/

10/04/2025

Do you have an old guitar gathering dust in the loft or garage? A broken or unused instrument that’s lost its song? Now’s the time to give it a new lease of life!

The call is now open for the people of Manchester to contribute guitars – new, old, damaged or unplayable – to be transformed into artworks which will be displayed in shop windows and venues around the city as part of Music for the Senses. All donors will be named and credited as part of the trail, so you will be able to seek out your own contribution and discover the artworks they have become.

Drop off your guitars at participating Manchester Libraries or Forsyth Music Shop, Johnny Roadhouse Music, PMT and Rigby Music.

At the end of the trail the decorated guitars will be auctioned to raise money to support grassroots music projects and venues throughout Greater Manchester via a dedicated music fund managed by Forever Manchester in collaboration with key music partners in the city. Guitars in good working condition will be donated to a music charity.

To find out more on how to donate visit https://wildinart.co.uk/musicforthesenses/

Manchester City Council
Wild in Art

06/03/2025

📖🎶 Jarmark: A Book About Taco Hemingway – Author Talk Tonight!

Taco Hemingway, the first Polish artist to hit 1 billion Spotify streams, made waves with Jarmark—his most politically charged album. Kamila Rymajdo’s new book explores its impact on Polish rap, fan culture, and music history.

📍 P3 Annihilation Eve, 70 Oldham Rd, Manchester
🕢 March 6 | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | 🎟️ Free entry

The event features a discussion with Michael Waugh, followed by a Q&A and an evening of Polish hip hop. Copies of Jarmark will be available for purchase.

05/02/2025

WOMEX 25 Call for Proposals is now open!

Whether your proposal is for a showcase, conference or film the portal is now open.

Deadline: Friday, 28 February 2025 (CET).

Submission fee info on Womex-apply.com

WOMEX is heading to Tampere, Finland, from 22 to 26 October 2025.

30/01/2025

Our 2025 playlist featuring Manchester-based artists is here 🖤

Link in bio to listen 🎧

Got a new release we should add in February? Drop your suggestions below! 👇

14/01/2025

What do Little Simz, Sam Fender, Kae Tempest, and Shygirl have in common? 🧐

They’ve all received support from the PPL Momentum Music Fund!

This fund offers grants of £5k–£15k to UK-based artists and bands ready to break through to the next level. In-development activities such as recording, touring, and marketing are eligible for support.

Eligibility:
Artists or bands must be at a crucial tipping point in their careers, showing current progression and growth as an artist with the potential to significantly develop their careers over the next two years. Funded activities must take place in the UK.

🕕 Application Deadline: Monday, 3 February at 6:00pm
Apply Now! 👉 https://prsfoundation.flexigrant.com/

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