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The Live From Jodrell Bank series is acclaimed as much for the otherworldly dimensions of its Science Arena activity as it is for the transcendent sounds of the artists that perform at these unique events at the University Of Manchester’s Jodrell Bank Observatory. » more about Live From Jodrell Bank 2013

Bop Local ~ the biggest club night in South Manchester ~ celebrates its third birthday on Saturday 29th June at Chorlton Irish Club, Manchester with a big party! » more about Bop Local - the biggest club night in South Manchester - is 3!

Peter Hook & The Light’s sold out Barnaby Festival Christ Church live show performing Joy Division’s ‘Unknown Pleasures’ and ‘Closer’ in full on Sunday 23rd June. » more about Peter Hook relives Joy Division's musical roots

How do you fancy a night of sultry and saucy burlesque with a hint of naughtiness thrown in for good measure! » more about Cherie Bebe's Burlesque Revue

BBC Radio 1 Extra DJ, Charlie Sloth will kick start the regional ‘K-Swiss California Love’ road trip on Saturday 8^th June at the Schuh store in Oxford Circus.

» more about 1 Xtra's Charlie Sloth to kick off national tour

Wednesday 5th June, 1pm, will see breakthrough Manchester act Bipolar Sunshine play a special pop up acoustic set for Lunch Time Live at the Bench Self Made Gallery in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. » more about Lunch Time Live presents Bipolar Sunshine Wed 5th June, 1pm - FREE

Back in the day Barca was known for being a vital part of the Manchester scene and it’s safe to say that it is back and better than ever! » more about BarCa Back On The Map

Sundays are usually spent bemoaning the prospect of another week of work, snuggling in for an early night after a carb-coma-inducing roast dinner. However, last Sunday was spent raving away in Spinningfields’ newest eatery, Neighbourhood. » more about Join the Neighbourhood Brunch Club

BIGGEST EVER PARKLIFE AFTERLIFE LINE-UP INCLUDES DAMIAN LAZARUS, GEORGE FITZGERALD, T. WILLIAMS, MISTAJAM, ANDY C, JACKMASTER, DYED SOUNDOROM, MAX COOPER AND MORE... » more about An epic 15 Afterparties released for the Parklife Weekender

Manchester-based DJ and author Dave Haslam returns to the MIF13 to present a series of interviews with a selection of the artists performing at this years festival in an intimate lunchtime In Conversation series. » more about Neneh Cherry - In conversation