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Primal Scream's Mani lays out new mission
FOR any poor souls out there struggling to combat the befuddling symptoms, which stem from the unyielding onslaught of winter – you could do a lot worse than spend 20 minutes in the company of Gary ‘Mani’ Mountfield.
Santa's got a grotto near you
CHRISTMAS is a stressful time, particularly for Father Christmas. It must be a pretty tough being in all those grottos at once. But somehow he manages it year after year. In Manchester city centre, the old boy is now firmly ensco...
Strada's winter theme
BELIEVE it or not, Italians get a winter too (actually, they have four seasons, instead of our year-round one: grey-and-bleak) - and with it, traditional dishes get heavier and even more comforting. Strada has launched a special menu to demonstrate a few of these.
Kay's Geraldine set for festive special
IT all started when a tiff broke out between Peter Kay's alter ego Geraldine McQueen, who won Channel 4's Britain's Got The Pop Factor (and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice), and Simon Cowell.
Christmas Markets open for business
MULLED wine and German sausages have returned to the streets of Manchester - as has that baffling talking reindeer. All part, of course, of the ever-popular Christmas Markets, back to weave festive cheer throughout the city.
Florida pop punksters New Found Glory return
FLORIDA pop-punk outfit New Found Glory first came to Manchester when supporting blink-182, since then they have been back to the UK many times.
Jools glad to be out of time
HE bemoans the death of the pub pianist, frets about the state of England’s cathedrals, keeps alive the music of the mid-20th century and can’t stand “horrid karaoke”. Was Jools Holland born in the wrong age?
Dancefloor conquerers The Whip come home
MANCHESTER'S genre fusing indie-electro outfit The Whip have been destined to conquer the sweaty dancefloors of many exotic locations since their debut. They play here tonight.
Silverclub's Duncan whips up a storm
BY his own admission, the start of the Noughties was something of a “real blur” for Duncan Jones, vocalist and songwriter of Manc electro-poppers Silverclub.
Homecoming show for Laura White
AFTER being voted off ITV's X Factor in circumstances that still have her many fans (thousands complained about her departure) espousing the theory that she had been nobbled, Laura White will surely get a big welcome at her homecoming show tonight.
Flying the McFly flag
YAWN, groans Danny Jones as he arrives to enthuse at CityLife about the latest news in the McFly camp. They play here on Saturday.
Thunder ready to roll in Manchester
PURVEYORS of Britsh hard rock since 1989, Thunder are set to play Manchester this Saturday.
Paddy McGuinness swings by Stockport
IT must be getting tough for Paddy McGuinness, the Bolton comedian who gained notoriety when Peter Kay put him in Phoenix Nights.
Young's the nicest man in pop
LAST here to play a starring role in the Royal Exchange's adaptation of the Noel Coward play The Vortex, Will Young has returned to his day job. He plays here on Sunday and Monday.
Dancehouse double for Shuttleworth
TO the politely wild delight of fans of the “versatile singer/songwriter from Sheffield”, John Shuttleworth is back, touring a show called The Minor Tour (And Other Mythological Characters).
Prog metallers Opeth line-up Academy date
THE Swedish group bring their prog-influenced metal to Manchester this Sunday.
Sponsored Feature: SPAM™ Pizza recipe
AS the price of meat continues to rise, there’s one brand you can rely on to feed all the family for less than £4.
Citylife Christmas singles round-up
AAH Christmas, a time of drinking, unfettered consumerism and bizarre incarnations of ballads and cheesy pop, tinged with a mistletoe twist to maximise profits. Here's our rundown of this year's releases.
Ram & Shackle's eclectic bill
A look at the events coming up this weekend at Fallowfield's favourite dive bar.
Historical journey of Hindi stills
BOLLYWOOD is now glitzier than its Hollywood cousin. Bollywood Stills, the latest exhibition at Contact Theatre, takes a new look at the story of the studios by highlighting one of the forgotten legacies of the industry.
Primal Scream's Mani lays out new mission
FOR any poor souls out there struggling to combat the befuddling symptoms, which stem from the unyielding onslaught of winter – you could do a lot worse than spend 20 minutes in the company of Gary ‘Mani’ Mountfield.
Santa's got a grotto near you
CHRISTMAS is a stressful time, particularly for Father Christmas. It must be a pretty tough being in all those grottos at once. But somehow he manages it year after year. In Manchester city centre, the old boy is now firmly ensco...
Strada's winter theme
BELIEVE it or not, Italians get a winter too (actually, they have four seasons, instead of our year-round one: grey-and-bleak) - and with it, traditional dishes get heavier and even more comforting. Strada has launched a special menu to demonstrate a few of these.
Kay's Geraldine set for festive special
IT all started when a tiff broke out between Peter Kay's alter ego Geraldine McQueen, who won Channel 4's Britain's Got The Pop Factor (and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice), and Simon Cowell.
Christmas Markets open for business
MULLED wine and German sausages have returned to the streets of Manchester - as has that baffling talking reindeer. All part, of course, of the ever-popular Christmas Markets, back to weave festive cheer throughout the city.
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Michael McIntyre @ Parr Hall
AFTER issuing a tongue-in-cheek plea to the people of Warrington via our sister magazine Urban Life, sharp-suited stand-up Michael McIntyre seemingly got the response he desired – namely a full house.
CityLife.co.uk Comedian of the Year @ Remedy
FOR the first heat of the 19th CityLife.co.uk Comedian of the Year, the competition itself and the venue it’s held in have both undergone a bit of a tart up.
Funnyman Jason's flying solo
HE'S a former glass collector turned top comedian... but don't go on about the humble roots, pleads Manc comic Jason Manford. Marissa Burgess spoke to him.
Hunt for Comedian of Year goes on
AT the second heat of this year's CityLife.co.uk Comedian Of The Year competition, their are five more acts hoping to follow in the footsteps of comedy greats like Peter Kay.
Elizabeth and Raleigh @ Library Theatre
HAVING seen Richard Curtis’ jokey take on history in Blackadder and Frankie Howerd relating his doubles to the people of ancient Rome in Up Pompeii, we’re all familiar with lampooned versions of the history books.
New Cross Art Exhibition @ Walrus
YOUR chance to support your fellow local creatives happens at Walrus Bar tonight when the New Cross Art Exhibition takes over the space to show work by its growing gang of members.
Stockport shows us some Mersey
NOW hidden beneath the the Merseyway Shopping Centre, it's surprisingly easy to forget that Stockport has one of the country's major rivers running through it.
Beautiful Games at Gallery Oldham
OLYMPIC fever is still causing an audible buzz of excitement across the country, and amateur sporting facilities are experiencing a huge rise in interest across the sporting disciplines.
Art for all at Beck's Fusions
BEFORE the music does the talking at next weekend's Beck's Fusions event in the Castlefield Arena, a celebration of creative art takes centre stage on Thursday.
Virtual art designed for digital age
IN his native Japan, Masaki Fujihata is recognised as a pioneer. He is exhibiting at the Cornerhouse until October 19.
Elton: We will rock you
WHEN it first emerged that tub-thumping comedian Ben Elton was writing a musical based on the songs of Queen - or indeed any musical - it seemed an odd departure for the Manchester University graduate.
Three Sisters @ Royal Exchange
THERE'S a notion in some quarters that classic Russian drama tends to be long, gloomy and, quite frankly, rather hard going.
Brassed Off @ Oldham Coliseum
IF you enjoyed the film then you'll find Paul Allen's stage adaptation of Mark Herman's screenplay equally funny and poignant in turn.
New Buxton season revealed
BUXTON Opera House has just annnounced its autumn season, including the latest from LipService, the return of Horrible Histories and a special appearance by Katherine Jenkins.
Sophia on the Fringe of success
SOPHIA Rashid is the writer and director of the groundbreaking one woman show Dance Without Movement.
Alice Hutton writes.