The UK’s biggest music literature festival will be back at The Innside, Manchester from 14-16 November. The 2025 weekend will include author and artist conversations, panel discussions, book signings, workshops, writing surgeries and live performances. One area of the music business that still appears to be thriving is books about music and amongst the impressive […]
The premier festival for books about music, Louder Than Words, kicks off today at the Innside Hotel in Manchester. Over the course of the weekend, there will be appearances from Will Sergeant, Trevor Horn, Ian Broudie, Steve Norman (Spandau Ballet), Don Powell (Slade), Nick Banks (Pulp) and Pauline Murray talking about their new books. Other […]
For its ninth edition, Louder Than Words Festival is back at a new Manchester home, Innside Hotel, in the shadow of what was Manchester’s Haçienda nightclub. After last year’s virtual festival, some of what was learnt about operating online has been carried forward, to give attendees the choice to join in person or online. The […]
The Louder Than Words Festival of music and writing grows louder each year. Now in its seventh edition, this remains the only festival that interrogates that enduring love affair between music and the written word. There are some significant names still to be confirmed, but much of the programme is already secured. Festival highlights include legendary musicians such […]
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 […]
-THE PRINCIPAL HOTEL, MANCHESTER- Recent years have brought changes to the top of Oxford Road. The Cornerhouse is now a university building and The Palace hotel has become The Principal. As I pass the legendary former cinema en route to this weekend’s Louder Than Words festival just across the road, on the strange alternate-reality scale […]
Louder Than Words celebrates that essential, magical relationship between music and writing. Whether it’s Guy Garvey talking lyrics; Edwyn Collins performing his own music or Hugh Cornwell talking about life in The Stranglers, the Festival has something for anyone with a love for music, and the way words are used to inform and contribute to […]
The Louder Than Words Festival of music and writing grows louder each year. This year it will take place between Friday 10th to Sunday 12th November 2017 at the Principal Hotel, Manchester, and is now in its fifth edition; this remains the only festival that delves into our enduring love affair between music and the written word. […]
Where: The Palace Hotel, Oxford Road, Manchester, M60 7HA When: November 11-13 2016 What: www.louderthanwordsfest.com The Louder Than Words Festival of music and writing grows louder each year. Now in its fourth edition, this remains the only festival that interrogates that enduring love affair between music and the written word. Since its first incarnation in 2013, audience and contributor numbers have more […]
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LIVE REVIEW - WOLF ALICE: MANCHESTER ARENA - 28/11/2025
GIG GUIDE - DECEMBER 2025
LIVE REVIEW - THE LAST DINNER PARTY: AVIVA STUDIOS - 26/11/2025
ALBUM REVIEW - JANE REMOVER: REVENGESEEKERZ
ALBUM REVIEW – EMMA POLLOCK: BEGGING THE NIGHT TO TAKE HOLD
LIVE REVIEW - ROYEL OTIS: VICTORIA WAREHOUSE - 28/11/2025
LIVE IN PICTURES - TTSSFU: THE WHITE HOTEL - 27/11/2025
ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 28 NOVEMBER 2025
LIVE REVIEW - MY BLOODY VALENTINE: AVIVA STUDIOS - 24/11/2025
ALBUM REVIEW - PAVEY ARK: MORE TIME, MORE SPEED
