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In its report published today (Tuesday), the Work and Pensions Select Committee has called on the Government to bring forward its Employment Bill to protect the rising number of...
Date Published 29/06/2021
The delighted organisers of the sold-out family music festival Wellifest praised the dedicated team who helped stage the event.
Date Published 28/06/2021
When talented young musician and DJ Callum Wall found himself diagnosed with and ‘in a bit of a headlock with’ leukaemia, he knew of one thing that would help him through his...
Date Published 25/06/2021
Schoolboy Elijah Butterworth, aged 11, is a surprise addition to the line-up of talent at the sold-out Wellifest 2021 family musical festival tomorrow (Saturday).
Organisers of Party in the Park, the family celebration that has graced Saddleworth for 15 years, have reluctantly concluded that this year's event cannot take place.
Date Published 16/06/2021
The popular Oldham Council Music Centre has resumed face to face rehearsals at the Lyceum in the town centre.
On Monday, the Prime Minister will give a statement outlining how we move forward with the government roadmap on lifting restrictions.
Date Published 12/06/2021
The organisers of Wellifest 2021, which is to be held on Saturday, June 26, have confirmed that all tickets for the event have now been sold.
Date Published 07/06/2021
Zara Larsson, Sigala, Annie Mac, Gabrielle, Katy B, Example and Eve will lead a stellar line up set to appear at this year’s MCR Pride Live on Saturday 28 and Sunday, August 29.
Date Published 02/05/2021
Locally-based four piece Corella have shared their first release of 2021 with atmospheric new single ‘Monday’.
Date Published 26/03/2021
It's one year ago today (March 23) since Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered us all into lockdown as the coronavirus pandemic began to take hold of the nation.
Date Published 23/03/2021
Oldham will be rocking to the sound of Ska and 2-Tone on September 25 as ace tribute band Manchester Ska Foundation return to the venue where it all began.
Date Published 08/03/2021
A new service has launched to help provide vital support to Greater Manchester’s night time economy.
Date Published 27/02/2021
The Music Venue Trust (MVT), which represents hundreds of UK grassroots music venues (GMVs), reckons the Legends Live Lounge in Lees remains 'in imminent danger of permanent...
Date Published 26/02/2021
The famous Whittle's at Tokyo's live music venue in the heart of Oldham is backing the idea of rapid testing for coronavirus in a bid to help reopen some parts of the night time...
Date Published 19/02/2021
A brand new hardship fund aimed specifically at freelancers who work in the creative and culture sector in Manchester and who have been adversely affected by Covid-19 has been...
Date Published 26/01/2021
Are you ready for a good old virtual sing-song tomorrow night?
Date Published 22/01/2021
Mental health specialist Pathlight is organising a special online festival to raise spirits during this winter lockdown, whilst also raising funds for Mind, the mental health...
Date Published 20/01/2021
Young people in Oldham and Tameside are being offered a unique training opportunity in 2021 - to join Bangdrum’s Vale Sounds initiative and gain valuable music industry
Date Published 04/01/2021
When you’re talented; determined to achieve success, and have an overwhelmingly supportive network of friends, family and teachers, you’re bound to do great things!
Date Published 20/11/2020
After taking a summer break, largely due to the coronavirus pandemic taking hold, the fantastic, glossy 40-page quarterly Oldham Chronicle Magazine is back and out on the streets...
Date Published 06/11/2020
How about this for a dream job? - singing and recording on the South Asia paradise island country, The Maldives.
Date Published 30/10/2020
Greater Manchester Artist Hub has opened two new funding opportunities to support independent artists and creative freelancers across the region.
Date Published 07/10/2020
Carnival arts organisation, Global Grooves, has appointed a preferred bidder for its project to transform its home, Vale Mill, at the top of Micklehurst Road in Mossley, to a...
Date Published 05/10/2020
Oldham-raised rapper and radio presenter, UK-Craigie, has released a powerful and already superbly-received new album entitled ‘I Can’t Sleep’ about mental health.
Date Published 02/10/2020
A specifically designed and certified COVID-safe theatre venue is set to open in Manchester next month.
Date Published 13/09/2020
Manchester's iconic Central Library, a building that dominates the city's St Peter's Square, was lit up red last night (Tuesday) in support of the thousands of freelancers...
Date Published 12/08/2020
Saddleworth outfit Stepford Wives certainly aren't letting the coronavirus pandemic peg back their undoubted progress as yet another top, local up-and-coming band.
Date Published 10/08/2020
MJK, a Christian charity based in Oldham who promote the message of faith through video content and their band Crossfya, has signed a lease on a new building in Oldham town centre...
Date Published 08/08/2020
Marc Almond has announced his first British live tour in nearly two years, Marc Almond In Concert.
Date Published 03/08/2020
