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Live: Roger Waters – The Wall

Does Roger Waters’ epic show live up to expectation, or is the extravagant production just a brick too far? George Bailey investigates.

Michael Schmidt on the life of an editor

Books Editor Annie Muir talks to the poet, scholar and editor-extraordinaire, Michael Schmidt

Frustrating start for Manchester’s men

Manchester men’s rugby union team preparation for the varsity took a hit with a defeat against the University of Nottingham at the Armitage centre. The match started brightly for Manchester, crossing the try line after a grubber through from  Blyth, however, the ball was judged to have been knocked on over the line so the […]

Live: Babyshambles

Whilst the outfit may never match the flair and originality of The Libertines, Babyshambles are unarguably a tremendous band in their own right.

Bohemian Grove @ Islington Mill

Nancy Barnes draws our attention to the artistic work that goes into a night out, beside the music.

Manchester: a literary city?

If you thought the rainy city didn’t have much to offer in terms of literature, think again. Manchester has inspired generations of great writers and is now home to a vibrant literary scene.

Ex-Manchester students make first professional film

We talk to Merlin Merton and Alexander Mansfield Martinez about their latest film ‘Gift From God’

Think film? Think Manchester!

A Fresher’s guide to film in Manchester

Live: Texas Is the Reason

The New York titans of nineties emo delivered a poignant penultimate show

Live: Johnny Flynn

The forgotten man of the ‘nu-folk’ movement is back with a bang

Live: The Postal Service

Ten years after the release of their only record, The Postal Service finally reach Manchester

Interview: Ghostpoet

One of urban music’s most exciting voices talks progression, diversity and choosing his own path

Live: Bring Me the Horizon

Back in intimate confines, Bring Me the Horizon’s live show continues to diversify

Interview: Wild Nothing

Jack Tatum talks balancing college and songwriting, non-stop touring and his love of Manchester

Manchester go for glory in Challenge final

The University of Manchester take on UCL in the University Challenge final tonight, 8pm

As it happened: University Challenge final 2013

Reigning champions the University of Manchester take on University College, London as they bid to secure their place in history. Join us for live, comprehensive coverage – and exclusive reaction from the quiz quartet themselves – from 7pm.

University Challenge team set for semi-final

The University of Manchester take on Bangor University tonight for a place in the final of the toughest quiz show on TV

The Mancunion needs a paid editor and a ring-fenced number of issues if it is to surivive

This week a motion goes before the union assembly calling for The Mancunion to have a paid editor and a ring-fenced number of issues. Here’s why we’re putting it forward

Live: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

The Californian outfit prove why they remain one of the safest bets in hard rock with an epic set at The Ritz

Live: Rachel Zeffira

Rachel Zeffira steps out of Faris Badwan’s shadow with promising solo material at the Deaf Institute