Industry

Every winter in Manchester comes with a predictable set of rituals, like the damp swirl of mates trying to decide which afters is closest to a Spar. But this year (and last year, and the year before), another ritual has crept in. Read how we are tackling the cost of living crisis.

Manchester City Council have just announced a £250,000 fund to support grassroots music venues. The fund is a direct result of increased earnings from the steady rise in high-profile gigs taking place in the city. Who will see that?