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Badly Drawn Boy has a confession at Aviva Studios
Aviva Studios
"It's baffling to think that someone with this sort of talent can suffer nerves, but I suppose that's the torture of genius for you."
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Radiohead's Thom Yorke pictured in rehearsals for Manchester world premiere production
Aviva Studios
Radiohead's album Hail to the Thief will soundtrack a dynamic new version of Hamlet, with the world premiere here in Manchester
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FKA twigs turns Aviva Studios into a den of writhing bodies
Manchester
'For a crowd of 4,000 people, it feels an oversight'
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Manchester International Festival 2025 programme revealed with life-sized animal puppet parade, Royal Ballet first and star footballers' appearance
Manchester International Festival
Manchester International Festival's full programme for 2025 has been revealed
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The Reytons at Aviva Studios: Raucous triumph as Gary Neville makes surprise appearance
Manchester Music
The South Yorkshire chart toppers hit Manchester on their latest UK tour and there was a surprise appearance to boot
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Ralf Little and Will Mellor make big tour announcement
Factory Arts Centre
"Me and Ralf live on stage again, what could possibly go wrong!?!"
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Oasis anyone? The best gigs and events in Greater Manchester to look forward to in 2025
Manchester Music
There's a lot to get excited about, with shows from the likes of Billie Eilish, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Oasis and Kylie Minogue
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Inside the immersive David Hockney exhibition that's an awe-inspiring 360-degree tour of brilliance
Things to do Manchester
The breath-taking exhibit is in Manchester until the end of January
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Review: Fontaines D.C. kickstart Manchester residency with 'complex and ambitious' sold-out show
Manchester Music
The first of three sold-out shows in Manchester prove the Irish group are the 'most mercurial of bands'
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English National Opera unveils first plans and dates for Greater Manchester launch
Manchester Theatre
“We could not be more clear that Greater Manchester is the right place to put down roots”
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All the Greater Manchester venues, events and exhibitions shortlisted for top culture award
Manchester Theatre
"It's clearly been yet another outstanding year for culture in Manchester"
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Doves announce first UK tour in five years - including night in Manchester
Manchester Music
Here's how you can get tickets for the Doves tour - which will kick off in February 2025
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Inside the MTV EMAs afterparty with Manchester rave, Hacienda DJ and Greggs sausage rolls
Factory Arts Centre
Bez and Shaun Ryder mingled with Maya Jama and Jedward at the "MTV Rave Factory" in Manchester after the EMAs
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Aviva Studios under fire over free chips and gravy event for the 'working class'
Factory Arts Centre
The controversial arts centre is accused of being 'patronising'
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Primal Scream announce 2025 UK & Ireland tour including huge Manchester show - how to get tickets
Factory Arts Centre
They'll play Manchester’s Aviva Studios next spring
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National Football Museum funding cut by council week after 'frontloading' its £2m Aviva Studios subsidy
Manchester City Centre
But the council has committed to funding both the football museum and HOME for at least 10 years
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'It sounds like the most ******* pretentious thing in the world': Bastille singer's intimate Aviva Studios show reviewed
Manchester Music
Review: Bastille's Dan Smith performed an intimate show at Aviva Studios
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‘Stunning’ restaurant leads shortlist at top Greater Manchester awards less than a year after opening - full list
Restaurants
Aviva Studios, TNQ, and The Lowry Hotel have also received a number of mentions in the shortlist
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''I always wanted to sound like where I came from": Aitch on representing Manchester
Manchester Music
'Everything’s very laid back [here], but we’re still on our job though'
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Beyond The Music 2024: Aitch and Lisa Nandy MP lead line-up for big festival and conference
Manchester Music
Everything you need to know about Beyond The Music 2024 including how to get tickets, where the festival is taking place, and who is performing
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We can't afford Bonfire Night, but spent millions on an arts venue most people won't visit
Bonfire Night
I'm not sure those in charge realise exactly what they're taking away here, the M.E.N's Emma Gill writes
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MTV Music Week to take over loved Manchester venues in days before huge EMAs
Manchester Music
MTV Music Week will be happening before the MTV EMAs is held at Co-op Live on November 10
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Badly Drawn Boy announces 25th anniversary UK tour including huge Manchester date - how to get tickets
Badly Drawn Boy
The tour kicks off in Birmingham on March 13, 2025, and will visit some of the UK's most well-known venues
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Radiohead to soundtrack Hamlet as Factory International’s 2025 shows unveiled
Manchester Theatre
Aviva Studios will also host shows from performance artist Marina Abramović as well as the return of Manchester International Festival (MIF)
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