Aside from football, there are three things that Manchester does incredibly well; music, writing, and festivals. So, it’s no wonder that the UK’s biggest literary celebration, Louder Than Words returns for its sixth year November 9-11. The annual and beloved cultural event brings with it a plethora of knowledgeable music folk who are writing, making […]
The Louder Than Words Festival of music and writing returns this year for its sixth edition from November 9th to 11th 2018 . It remains the only festival that interrogates that enduring love affair between music and the written word. This year, the festival will open on the Friday with Radio 1’s Gemma Cairney, followed by the current bass player with […]
GIG GUIDE
Our gig guide is handpicked and every act has been listened to before making it onto the list.
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ALBUM REVIEW - SHOVEL DANCE COLLECTIVE: EVERYTHING IN READINESS
ALBUM REVIEW - TEENAGE FANCLUB: DO NOT DARE TO DREAM
LIVE REVIEW - BLOSSOMS: LIVERPOOL ACADEMY - 14/10/2026
ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 16 OCTOBER 2026
ALBUM REVIEW - THE WOW! SCENARIO: STAND IN THE STAR - A VERSE AND A CHORUS
FEATURE - BEYOND THE MUSIC REPORT
ALBUM REVIEW - ELLA THOMPSON: TRIUMPH AND SADNESS
ALBUM REVIEW - GENESIS: FROM GENESIS TO REVELATION
ALBUM REVIEW - FLORA HIBBERD: MAMMOTH
LIVE REVIEW - THE SLY + SUGAR TAX: THE DEAF INSTITUTE, MANCHESTER - 25/09/2026
