It has been a little over two weeks since news broke around the world of the passing of ground-breaking musician and political and social rebel, Shuhada’ Sadaqat, better known by her former name Sinead O’Connor, on 26 July at the age of 56. This will be a rare moment where many across the world, and…

Fairplay fest is quickly becoming one of the biggest days on the calendar for the independent music scene in Manchester. Embracing a variety of independent venues in the Northern Quarter, as well as local talent, and more established names on the indie circuit, makes it one of the most refreshing music events of the year.…