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From high jinks Haydn to masterful Mendelssohn, the members of the Victoria String Quartet showed their class in a beautifully balanced programme of music which kept the audience...
Date Published 21/05/2022
Uppermill Band will be performing what they have called their Homecoming Concert when it returns to Uppermill
Date Published 29/04/2022
Tributes have been pouring in following the death of one of Oldham's most popular entertainers - Wayne Bentley.
Date Published 22/09/2021
Fleetwood Bac are widely acknowledged as the world’s best Fleetwood Mac tribute band, have been endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, and they’re heading to Oldham this Friday...
Date Published 29/08/2021
‘Relief’, ‘joy’ and ‘terror’ were the three words used to describe The Battery Farm’s long-awaited return to the live stage recently.
Date Published 26/08/2021
Applications are open to apply to be a member of the new Greater Manchester Music Commission.
Date Published 23/08/2021
Oldham-born and raised Steve Steinman's new album 'Take a Leap of Faith' is out today (Monday) and has gone straight to number 1 in the itunes Rock Chart and to number 6 in the...
Date Published 02/08/2021
A new radio revolution in Oldham was launched in spectacular style at Whittle’s at Tokyo’s on Friday (July 23).
Date Published 26/07/2021
Pressure or no pressure – Oldham hopefuls Stepford Wives are chomping at the bit to get back into the stage routine in earnest and make some serious noise.
Oldham indie outfit The Recreation are determined to bounce back strong after the Covid-19 pandemic.
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