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“Music is quite puzzling”: Peter Hook on Joy Division, New Order and getting ready to tour with The Light
Peter Hook discusses his varied experiences in the Manchester music scene ahead of his April tour

In conversation with BC Camplight: Peeling the Camplight away from Brian Christinzio
Brilliantly bizarre American-Mancunian songwriter BC Camplight sits down to discuss the recording of his next release, going sober and being an American in Manchester

The future of fashion at JCA Academy: in conversation with Jimmy Choo
The Mancunion spoke to iconic designer Jimmy Choo at the JCA Academy showcase in White City, London, where the event highlighted fashion’s potential to shape a sustainable and inclusive future.

Beg Steal and Borrow: The new vintage clothing exchange in Withington
Erin Taylor-Thomas, the founder of Beg, Steal & Borrow in Affleck’s Palace has opened a new “younger sister” store in Withington

Portal: M and the revolution of digital fashion
At London Fashion Week, Portal: M showcased a virtual fashion exhibition that combined digital and physical realms, allowing guests to design and “shop” for sustainable, inclusive fashion.

Black Creative Trailblazers show highlights: Celebrating culture and community
We interviewed the designers of the Black Creative Trailblazers fashion show to give you the detailed behind-the-scenes of up-and-coming creatives

“Animation Can Be Anything”: In conversation with Manchester Animation Festival director Steve Henderson
Ahead of 2024’s Manchester Animation Festival, I chatted to Festival Director Steven Henderson about the Festival, Student Films, and Wallace and Gromit

Free speech, the Fallowfield Redevelopment, and catching the 142: An interview with Duncan Ivison
Fresh after his arrival at the University, President and Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison sits down with the Mancunion for his inaugural interview

“Be consistent” – Kai Dalhouse on the reality of the modelling industry
The Mancunion sits down with exciting Manchester modelling talent Kai Dalhouse to discuss all things fashion, from his favourite brands that he’s worked with, to advice for anyone looking to enter the industry

Get to know Oddmuse: Aimee Smale on doing ‘what people aren’t expecting’
London-based slow-fashion brand Oddmuse took off over lockdown on TikTok and other social media platforms – I picked founder Aimee’s brain on how to break into the fashion industry and her future vision for Oddmuse

The 20th edition of the JFTFP promises to bring the wonderful, varied world of Japanese cinema to Manchester. We chat with festival director Junko Takekawa as she discusses the unique films on the programme