Co-op Live arena says they're committed to grassroots music in Manchester and beyond but are resisting calls for a £1 levy on tickets to go to a fund to help grassroots venues. But if you buy a ticket to see Billie Eilish you'll be obliged to pay £1 to an American charity.

Manchester? Let down by an arena? In search of live music in the city's grassroots venues this weekend? Some highlights... 3 May Girlband (see photo) The Deaf Institute 3 May Kenya Grace GORILLA 3 May Crywank The Peer Hat 4 May Phia Sky, Fake Wife, Prawn Prison YES

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The staff at Co-op Live were great for me and my son at James - fan services shout out - and the out security are being great tonight for Liam Gallagher . Friendly helpful and professional. Top one

This Brian Eno version of We're Going To Miss You by James is 👌🎶 👊 🎸 songwhip.com/james/were-goi…

Some photos of RIDE and junodream in Liverpool last night, where I caught up with mega fans Shoegeezer_Tom 🇺🇦☮️ and La Sirena see you again soon!

I will be doing an in conversation with John Robb and Q & A at the Oasis 'Together We'll Fly' exhibition in London on Saturday 19th Oct at 1pm. 100 tickets only -on sale now. 👉bittersweethome.co.uk/product/microd…

We have the last batch of 30 of the Oasis Heaton Park posters put up around the Northern Quarter. Currently raised £1450 for The Christie Charity . Collection only from the shop. Big thanks to STICKUPMEDIA!. #oasis2025 #Oasis Liam Gallagher Noel Gallagher Paul Arthurs.

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OMG Sonic Cathedral that literally was one of the best gigs of my life, what a fantastic idea with the setlists. Hope you have a good send off tonight and then time to relax a bit.

Can't get enough of seeing PB smiling (*) and so happy on stage, the whole band know as Shed Seven are loving their life at moment, wonderful scenes. * Obviously no photos of that LOL

I made the pilgrimage to The Social took me over 25 years to pay a visit, prompted by Sonic Cathedral

Great hearing the songs with the band Gaz and finally the album out in the wild. Gotta run, see you next time YOGI-G & THE FAMILY TREE Waxandbeans some snaps ...

Oh I long for yes it's time for NORTHSIDE (Official)