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The Doves - http://www.doves.net/
The Official Doves site, registration is required for more details. |
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The Bridgewater Hall - http://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/
Concert venue, primarily for classical music. Includes an agenda, information about facilities, and online booking. |
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Hallé Orchestra - http://www.halle.co.uk/
Britain's longest-established professional symphony orchestra. Official site with contact details, membership information, history, and concert listings. |
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BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - http://www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/philharmonic/
Based in Manchester. Information about concerts, CD releases, education work and the orchestra itself. |
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http://www.elbow.co.uk/ - http://www.elbow.co.uk/
Elbow are a five piece band consisting of Guy Garvey, Mark Potter, Craig Potter, Pete Turner and Richard Jupp. Provides a mailing list and news. |
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Manchester Camerata - http://www.manchestercamerata.com/
Chamber orchestra based in Manchester. Details of their concert schedules, their education and community work, with background information on their support and members. |
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BBC Manchester Online - http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/music/index.shtml
Reviews, quizzes, local band A-Z, competitions, and demos of new local talent to download. |
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Manchester Jazz Festival - http://www.manchesterjazz.com/
Two weeks of jazz, held annually. Programme and venue information, and details of their education programme. |
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Nine Black Alps - http://www.nineblackalps.com/
Official site for the Manchester rock 4 piece. Features up-to-date news, tour dates, audio and video clips, and photo gallery. |
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Manchester Music - http://www.manchestermusic.co.uk/
Dedicated to music in Manchester and the North West, featuring A-Z band list, reviews, interviews, musician resources and mailing list. |
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Long-View - http://www.longviewmusic.com/
Official site for indie rock band Long-View. Featuring audio and video clips, tour guide, photos, shop and chat forum. |
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Twisted Nerve Records - http://www.twistednerve.co.uk/
UK label. Home to Badly Drawn Boy, Dakota Oak, DOT, Misty Dixon, Mum and Dad, Rebelski, Sirconical and Andy Votel. News, pictures, links, forum, audio clips, and catalogue. |
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Atic Records - http://www.aticrecords.com/
Manchester based music publisher, signed artists include AIM, Niko and Paperboy. Features news, gallery, backstage area, and contact details. |
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Music in Manchester - http://www.camera1.free-online.co.uk/
Site for reports and pictures of bands that have appeared in the area. Lists an A to Z of bands. |
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The Longcut - http://www.thelongcut.com/
Official site for experimental Manchester three-piece The Longcut. Features news, diary, gig guide, audio clips, shop and a forum. |
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Manchester Midi School - http://www.midischool.com
Offers training courses for music production, remixing, DJing, and all aspects of music technology. Includes studio images and training details. |
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Buffet Bar and Cross Keys Folk Clubs - http://jimfolk.users.btopenworld.com/
Two Manchester folk clubs; information on programme and contact details. |
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Get Into Jazz - http://www.getintojazz.com/
Provides listings of jazz gigs, festivals, bands, venues and tutors in the Greater Manchester area. |
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Manchester Beethoven Orchestra - http://www.beethovenorchestra.co.uk/
Amateur orchestra giving concerts in Manchester. Information about calendar, membership, recordings, history and library. |
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Intriplicate - http://www.intriplicate.co.uk/
Flute, oboe and piano trio available for concerts and background music at weddings, parties and other functions. Details of members, events and reviews. |
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Vernon Violins - http://www.vernon-violins.co.uk/
Restoration, repair, making and dealing in fine Violins, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses and bows. |
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ListenToManchester - http://www.listentomanchester.co.uk/
A home for new and unsigned Manchester bands, local gigs, mp3s, reviews and writing. All content is created and added by users. Bands can create their own pages and upload mp3s and gig details. |
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Aidan Smith - http://www.aidansmith.net/
Official site for Manchester singer/songwriter Aidan Smith. Features discography, audio and video clips, biography and up to date gig guide. |
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Northern Uproar - http://www.n-uproar.u-net.com/
Official home pages of Northern Uproar, provides tour dates, a gallery, reviews, latest news and stories. |
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http://www.myspace.com/freedofficial - http://www.myspace.com/freedofficial
A band from Manchester, currently writing, and performing their own music. Includes group member details, gig dates and sample track. |
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Analogue Catalogue - http://www.analoguecat.com/
Independent record label. Home to Frances McKee (Ex Vaselines), Aidan Smith, Bridget Storm and Supreme Vagabond Craftsman. Featuring news, shop, artist profiles and contact page. |
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Tangled Club - http://www.tangled.info/
Pictures, resident DJs' profiles, audio clips, flyers, press reviews, and a message board. |
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Greater Manchester County Fire Service Pipe Band - http://www.gmcfspb.btinternet.co.uk/
Primarily a competition band, playing in grade 3 competitions all over England and Southern Scotland. Provides the bands history, practices and news. |
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The Fountain - http://www.theelegantpisser.com/
A post-pop band. Profile, weblog, portfolio, links, and contacts. |
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Jazz Relaxin - http://www.livejazznorthwest.co.uk/
Offers duo, trio or full band for special events. Describes experience and offers demo CD. |
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Gorton Philharmonic Orchestra - http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/gortonphil/
Amateur symphony orchestra, believed to be oldest orchestra in Manchester. Details of concerts, profiles of members, history, and membership information. |
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DJ Nick Campbell - http://www.nickcampbelldj.co.uk/
Offers a disco service for weddings, birthdays, corporate events and parties. Company profile, services and contacts. |
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World Of Twist - http://gary.virtek.com/world_of_twist/
A retrospective look at the 1990's Manchester band featuring Tony Ogden. |
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Moretti String Quartet - http://www.morettiquartet.co.uk/
Professional string quartet; information about their concerts and services for weddings, corporate events, and light entertainment. Audio samples and contact details. |
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DJ Maurice Norris - http://www.mauricenorris.co.uk/
Drum and bass and Hip Hop DJ. Available for hire, and with free mixtapes to download. |
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Pachelbel String Quartet - http://www.pachelbelstringquartet.co.uk/
Provide classical music for weddings and corporate functions across the North West. Profiles of the members, details of repertoire, and contact information. |
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Cherrybomb - http://uk.geocities.com/cherrybomb_club/
Dance house playing indie and retro. Lists news, DJs and links. |
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Sale Chamber Orchestra - http://www.salechamberorchestra.co.uk/
Gives concerts in Sale and surrounding area; information about concerts and the Trafford Young String Player award. |
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http://www.garypowell.co.uk/healer/ - http://www.garypowell.co.uk/healer/
Wedding, function and party band offer their song-list, reviews, audio samples, and booking details. |
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Vivaldi Orchestra - http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/vivaldi.orchestra/
A string orchestra based in Manchester, UK. Profile and history, rehearsal information, and concert dates. |