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Brit Awards uproot from London for cultural shift in Manchester
For the first time, Britain’s biggest music ceremony will be staged at Co‑op Live in 2026 and 2027—signalling a decisive move away from the capital
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National Portrait Gallery brings digital spectacle to Salford’s waterfront
MediaCityUK hosts high-tech art show featuring historical icons
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Joe Kiney Whitmore’s silent aria exhibition fuses the two worlds of art and music
The two forms fused seamlessly, inviting the audience to feel the melody not just in sound, but within the artwork itself. Each note, rhythm, and pause of silence seemed to resonate through the space, blending together in both form and feeling.
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We can still admire Walt Whitman, but we should read him with caution
Whitman’s poetry inspired a democratic ideal, but his prejudices demand a more critical reading.
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Threads of the everyday: Poetry finds its place in Bolton
Katherine Horrex joins Write Out Loud for an evening of verse, nerves, and reflections on life in the North
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Murder mystery in Over Hulton draws a crowd
Over fifty people gathered this week at Over Hulton Conservative Club, ready to put their murder-solving skills to the test and uncover the mysterious death of postmistress Penny Black
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Folk favourite Edwina Hayes delivers heartfelt show in Over Hulton
This month’s Over Hulton Folk Club headliner, Edwina Hayes, captivated the audience with her unique blend of English folk, Americana, and a touch of strong Northern tradition.
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Northern writers call out industry's London bias
At a packed event in Leigh, authors and publishers challenged the London-centric publishing system and made the case for bold, lasting change in how regional voices are supported—and heard.