Music

This section lists live music venues and organisations providing information about music and music making.

You may also find useful information in the Arts and Film and Theatre sub-sections.

Andy Rourke

News from the former Smiths bassist based in Levenshulme area

Aziz Ibrahim

Local musician

Desolation Angels

Information on the group's up and coming gigs

Drumroots

A workers' co-operative based in Longsight, Manchester and a leading provider of drumming workshops and performance in Greater Manchester.

Ged Camera

Images of local and national bands by local photographer Ged Camera

Haven

Up and coming band based in Levenshulme

Johnny Marr

Johnny Marr was born in Ardwick in 1963 and lived there until his early teens

Manchester Academy

An online site providing gig information at the academy

Manchester Community Choir

Community choir open to all, with rehearsals twice a month and occasional public performances

Mike Joyce

Offical website of the former Smiths drummer born in Chorlton-on-Medlock

Oasis

Liam and Noel Gallagher were born in Longsight, their parents moved to Burnage after Liam was born.

Paper Recordings

House music record label based in Ardwick

The Roadhouse

Information on what's happening at the Roadhouse, Manchester

Rock Kitchen

Manchester's premier rock night

Star and Garter

Venue to hire for bands wanting to play a gig

Tribal Gathering

Provides information on dance events

Young Gifted and Green

A promotions company that has been promoting the Irish Arts since 1990

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