Lifestyle: Music

Well respected folk rock outfit The Guilty Men

The Guilty Men are gearing up for Oldham date

After releasing their debut album Invisible Confetti in September 2024, The Guilty Men have announced their first UK tour with nine dates in December.

Date Published 06/11/2024


West African musical virtuoso N’famady Kouyate is coming to Mossley

Attendees should be prepared for an unforgettable evening at The Vale on Friday, November 22, as N’famady Kouyaté, a master-musician from West Africa, brings his extraordinary...

Date Published 03/11/2024

One Dimensional Creatures set to release seventh single

Oldham-based post-punk outfit One Dimensional Creatures will launch their seventh single, Freedom is Hate, dropping on streaming and download platforms on November 1.

Date Published 23/10/2024


Oldham teenager Gabrielle to launch debut EP with exclusive live showcase

Teenage singer-songwriter Gabrielle Gee is preparing for her highly-anticipated release of her first EP, Anything For You.

Date Published 21/10/2024

Local faves Jeramiah Ferrari are heading to Mossley

Local favourites Jeramiah Ferrari are coming to Mossley later this month.

Date Published 01/10/2024


It's party time in the park

This year’s legendary Party in the Park - which takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at Delph and Dobcross cricket club - promises an exciting range of artists.

Date Published 19/09/2024

'I'm a Roughyed' is released to a rapturous welcome on the final day of a glorious rugby league season

The Boundary Parkas' new single - "I'm A Roughyed" - was released to great applause on Sunday when the band and Tommy Cannon performed on the pitch at Boundary Park to a...

Date Published 05/09/2024


International, eclectic and joyful beats set to dominate autumn season at The Vale

The live music autumn line up at Mossley’s The Vale promises an eclectic international mix, with Congolese and Cuban fusion, ska, punk and energetic soul in the mix.

Date Published 27/08/2024

Oldham based post-punk band - One Dimensional Creatures - set to release sixth single

One Dimensional Creatures have announced the launch of their sixth single, March in Line, which will be released on August 30 on streaming and download platforms.

Date Published 05/08/2024


Saddleworth Show and Wellifest wows thousands during another amazing weekend

Despite cloudy weather conditions and regular showers over the weekend, the annual Wellifest music festival and the Saddleworth Show welcomed thousands of visitors.

Date Published 01/07/2024

A bonanza weekend of music and fun beckons

Organisers are gearing up for the start of a bonanza weekend of family fun and happiness at Welli-fest and the legendary Saddleworth Show.

Date Published 24/06/2024


Saddleworth ska band join Rochdale Feel Good Festival line-up

Ska band Madame Claude have been added to the main stage line-up for this year’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival in August.

Date Published 19/06/2024

Ditchy gets the breakfast gig at Mom's Spaghetti radio

Hugely popular DJ Ditchy is set to wake up Manchester on Mom’s Spaghetti radio.

Date Published 14/05/2024


Black Dyke brass band continue to hit the high notes under the guidance of internationally-renowned music director

Internationally-renowned music director Professor Nicholas Childs, who conducts the world-famous Black Dyke brass band, has toured the globe making and teaching music.

Date Published 21/04/2024

Mom's Spaghetti radio set to bring a full day of live hip-hop, house and happiness to Oldham

A cracking day and night of live music and DJs is coming to Oldham for an all day outdoor music mini festival in June.

Date Published 17/04/2024


Hotfoot it to The Vale for Honeyfeet, the Barefoot Bandit and more this Spring

The Vale has announced its new season, with three gigs specially selected to put a spring in your step.

Date Published 15/04/2024

Young Saddleworth rockers raise the roof at Battle of the Bands final showpiece

Members of a rock band from Saddleworth School performed at the final of the Battle of the Bands at the iconic Manchester Academy.

Date Published 19/03/2024


Co-op Live fans to get free bus and tram travel in opening season

Fans heading to the first Co-op Live events will be able to enjoy an extra benefit free of charge.

Date Published 13/03/2024

Against all odds - brave Julie set to resume her singing and acting career at the age of 58!

Now back in business and 'fit as a fiddle' following numerous serious health scares, talented singer and actress Julie Brown can't wait to resume what was once a hugely successful...

Date Published 06/03/2024


Mossley ukulele orchestra bring their instruments to life - just don't mention George Formby!

A local group of ukulele players hopes to put an end to the snobbery that surrounds their favourite four-stringed instrument.

Date Published 29/02/2024

Rising folk star brothers to play The Vale next month

They've opened for Lankum, gone down a storm at Cambridge and Sidmouth Folk Festivals, performed at Parisian circuses and now they're coming to The Vale in Mossley on Saturday,...

Date Published 27/02/2024


Madame Claude gear up to make their mark in 2024

An exciting 2024 appears to be on the cards for local ska band Madame Claude.

Date Published 07/02/2024

An 'extra-terrestrial psychedelic rave' is coming to Mossley!

A truly out of this world band is set to land in Mossley later this month.

Date Published 06/02/2024


Sell-out audience set to pay an emotional farewell to Oldham legend Carl

There are sure to be plenty of tears on Sunday, June 2 at St Anne's Rugby Club when one of Oldham's great music and literary characters brings the curtain down on a 30-plus-year...

Date Published 02/02/2024

Bosses at popular bar fear people in planned flats next door might complain - leaving them in ‘Night and Day Cafe’ situation

Bosses at a hugely popular bar say they’re worried people living in flats planned next door might complaint - leaving them in a situation similar to Night and Day Cafe in...

Date Published 30/01/2024


Mossley's own Aretha Franklin starts her international tour in her home town this month

A locally-based blues singer described as 'Manchester's answer to Aretha Franklin' is kicking off her band's international tour in Mossley.

Date Published 17/01/2024

Oldham artist UK-Craigie releases latest album for free in bid to promote better men's mental health awareness

Oldham Hip-Hop artist UK-Craigie has released a brand-new album, entitled 'Save my life'.

Date Published 28/12/2023


Craig and Poppy are hoping to follow in Frank and Nancy's famous footsteps!

A talented musical father and daughter duo from Lees are hoping to become only the second in history to record a number 1 hit, after Frank and Nancy Sinatra way back in 1967!

Date Published 11/12/2023

Interstellar musical line-up at The Vale for 2024

Mossley arts venue The Vale has announced its live music programme for the first quarter of 2024, and it includes familiar faces as well as extraterrestrial ones.

Date Published 06/12/2023


Oldham legend Clint to step back from radio career after almost three decades

There has been an outpouring of love for Inspiral Carpets keyboard player and DJ legend Clint Boon following his announcement that he is stepping back from his radio broadcasting...

Date Published 27/11/2023

Acclaimed sitar player set to play at The Vale

An internationally acclaimed sitarist, steeped in the North Indian classical tradition and proudly born and raised in Leeds, is coming to Mossley.

Date Published 13/11/2023


E-ACT Royton and Crompton welcomes back former student to discuss her budding music career

Lucky students at E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (part of E-ACT, a family of 28 academies) were treated to a performance by local musician and singer Imogen-Paige.

Date Published 19/10/2023

Uppermill embraces a huge night of Hip-hop, House and Happiness!

It proved to be a spectacular, packed-out night of hip-hop, house and happiness at the Uppermill Civic Hall as Graeme Park headlined a very special night of classic tunes.

Date Published 12/10/2023


Viral one man band from Malawi gears up to play Mossley gig

He went viral playing his three metre bass guitar with a beer bottle and a stick, and now he's coming to Mossley.

Date Published 28/09/2023

Hip-hop, House and Happiness is coming to Uppermill!

A spectacular night of hip-hop, house and happiness is coming to the Uppermill Civic Hall next month.

Date Published 04/09/2023


The Vale turns two with a special late summer festival for all ages

A local arts centre and music venue turns two this September, with a weekend of fun and culture for all ages planned.

Date Published 23/08/2023

Pennine Mencap gear up for the inaugural 'Mencap Fest' - a unique music festival celebrating inclusion and diversity

Oldham-based Pennine Mencap, a leading charity dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, has announced the launch of the first-ever 'Mencap Fest'.

Date Published 28/07/2023


Stax of Soul legends are still making their mark after 40 years!

The original, and with a reputation that really needs little introduction around these parts, STAX of SOUL are still very much going strong, with tickets flying out for the...

Date Published 19/07/2023

Record turnout delights Wellifest and Saddleworth Show organisers

The organisers of the WelliFest community and family music event held each year in Saddleworth were delighted by this year’s record attendance.

Date Published 26/06/2023


Mossley live music venue is happy to be chasing waterfalls

An arts centre in Mossley hopes to become the first in the country to power its gigs entirely by water - with the help of a team of volunteers, a recycled Segway wheel, some scrap...

Date Published 12/06/2023

New ideas, new friends and new music to explore for teenage musicians

The National Youth Orchestra is passionate about unlocking the potential of the UK’s teenagers through the power of orchestral music.

Date Published 24/05/2023


Family festival Strummercamp is back!

It's now 17 years and counting, and Strummercamp is back!

Date Published 19/05/2023

The magically musical Marshall family continue to do Oldham proud

New Year’s Eve revellers may have enjoyed seeing in 2023 by watching Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny, and the solo singing of “Auld Lang Syne” live at midnight, but many viewers...

Date Published 25/04/2023


Step out and 'gig local', urges Greenfield co-founder of Mossley arts centre

A Greenfield musician has urged people to 'gig local' as the Mossley arts and community centre she co-founded steps up its live music programming this Spring.

Date Published 25/04/2023

The Diggle Blues Festival is back!

The four-day Diggle Blues Festival will be back in June.

Date Published 20/04/2023


Night & Day set to return to court

Almost a year-and-a-half ago, internationally renowned music and arts venue and Manchester icon Night & Day was served a noise abatement notice by Manchester City Council...

Date Published 17/03/2023

Blues legend Victor Brox's funeral to take place on Monday

The funeral service and celebration of the life of hugely popular Ashton-born blues legend Victor Brox will take place on Monday (March 20).

Date Published 15/03/2023


Join Carpets' bassist Martyn as he chairs debate on Oldham music scene

Oldham Library is hosting a unique debate that will hopefully strike a chord with residents.

Date Published 09/03/2023

Get your orders in ahead of the 'definitive' Inspiral Carpets singles collection release

Pre-orders are already racking up as Inspiral Carpets fans far and wide gear up for the release of the iconic Oldham band’s ‘Complete Singles’ release on vinyl and CD.

Date Published 24/02/2023


'It feels great' - Oldham's own Inspiral Carpets get ready to take on the world again

There appears to be a definite ‘all for one and one for all’ mindset inside the Inspiral Carpets camp as the Madchester legends prepare to head out to play well over 30 gigs again...

Date Published 18/02/2023

Oldham 90s stars N-Trance to headline dance stage at Deva Fest

Oldham stars N-Trance have been announced as one of the headline acts at one of the fastest-growing UK music festivals, Deva Fest.

Date Published 14/02/2023


Jazz great Clark is set to swing into Saddleworth

Clark Tracey, the son of jazz legend Stan Tracey, is coming to Uppermill in early March to play with Manchester-based Hootin’ Annies Big Band.

Date Published 13/02/2023

Gig-goers are in for a treat in the run-up to Spring at iconic Whittle's venue

There's a cracking line-up of gigs to look forward to over the next few months at the iconic Whittle's at Tokyo live music venue in Oldham town centre.

Date Published 31/01/2023


Mega Fest is coming to Oldham!

Rock n rollers from miles around are in for a real treat when Square Wild's Mega Fest music festival comes to Oldham in June.

Date Published 17/01/2023

That’s Media Group and Tony Blackburn to launch new TV channel dedicated to the ‘swinging’ 60s

He was the first ever presenter on Radio 1 and became known for describing his favourite songs as “sensational”.

Date Published 06/01/2023


The legendary Oldham Tinkers are heading back to town

Oldham’s legendary sons will soon be back in town for a great evening of music and mirth. 

Date Published 14/12/2022

Stone Roses' Mani and wife Imelda raise £100k for cancer charities

An online auction set up by Manchester music legend/Stone Roses bassist Mani, and his wife Imelda Mounfield, has raised over £80,000 for The Christie Charity and Stockport NHS...

Date Published 10/12/2022


Estate agent Alan and his band give England their tuneful backing with awesome new charity song

Well-known local estate agent Alan Kirkham has rekindled his passion for music and football by releasing an original new song - 'Let's Bring The World Cup Home' - to coincide with...

Date Published 02/12/2022

Last Race Home are heading home this weekend

North Manchester and Oldham-based band Last Race Home are gearing up for a gig in the city centre this coming Saturday.

Date Published 22/11/2022


Oldham Choral Society and the Manchester Beethoven Orchestra to join forces at the RNCM

Oldham Choral Society and Manchester Beethoven Orchestra are embarking on a new venture in a shared concert on their return to the magnificent Royal Northern College of Music...

Date Published 12/11/2022

Latest studio album is another breath of fresh air from UK-Craigie

The brand new studio album from UK-Craigie is out now. 

Date Published 07/11/2022


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