Lifestyle: Music

Glen Millstone. Image courtesy of Tom Edwards

Glen Millstone's latest single recorded with a live orchestra

Oldham-based Glen Millstone have released their second single on all popular streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music and YouTube.

Date Published 16/04/2025


Boundary Parkas' Wembley dreams come true too!

The Boundary Parkas, who released the official 2025 Road to Wembley Song for Latics, saw their own dreams come true when Wembley Stadium played ‘Life a Blue’ over the tannoy...

Date Published 04/06/2025

The Boundary Parkas are back with new single to mark Latics' dream return to Wembley

Oldham musical favourites the Boundary Parkas are back and have released a brand new single to coincide with Latics' dream return to Wembley after more than three decades.

Date Published 26/05/2025


It's all going on at the Millgate Arts Centre

You can almost feel the mounting excitement as you arrive at the iconic Millgate Arts Centre for the review of their new season.

Date Published 20/05/2025

The Houghton Weavers are heading to Shaw - this Friday!

The North West’s leading comedy / folk group, stars of TV, radio and stage The Houghton Weavers, are making their way around the region with their 2025 tour.

Date Published 12/05/2025


Crow show lands at The Vale next month

A show described as 'brilliantly strange' is coming to The Vale arts centre in Mossley on Saturday, May 24.

Date Published 22/04/2025

Tickets go live for Sigala world record game at Boundary Park

Oldham RLFC and Pro-Excel have announced that tickets are now on sale to see chart-topping UK producer, musician and DJ Sigala perform at the Betfred Championship fixture with...

Date Published 19/03/2025


Get your groove on as spring season goes live at The Vale

It's set to be party central at The Vale this spring as four dazzling headliners are set to turn up the feelgood vibes.

Date Published 05/03/2025

New Oldham outfit Red Light Factory announce debut single

The endeavour of announcing yourself to the world as a new musical artist can often get lost in a sea of unintentional ignorance from the general public.

Date Published 20/02/2025


Songwriter Kieran prepares to re-invent himself on the local scene

Glen Millstone is the new songwriting alias of local musician Kieran McMahon, and a brand new single is set to follow on February 14.

Date Published 05/02/2025

The Guilty Men roadshow rolls into town on February 28

After releasing their debut album “Invisible Confetti” in September, 2024, The Guilty Men are set to follow up their first UK tour with 19 more dates in February/March, 2025.

Date Published 29/01/2025


Young people invited to 'Kick Like A Girl' At The Vale

A Manchester punk band has a banging opportunity for local young people.

Date Published 09/01/2025

Global beats set to hit The Vale in new 2025 season

From blues to flamenco and dayglo punk to New Orleans brass, there's a whole world of music on offer at The Vale in early 2025.

Date Published 23/12/2024


The Guilty Men are gearing up for Oldham date

After releasing their debut album Invisible Confetti in September 2024, The Guilty Men have announced their first UK tour with nine dates in December.

Date Published 06/11/2024

West African musical virtuoso N’famady Kouyate is coming to Mossley

Attendees should be prepared for an unforgettable evening at The Vale on Friday, November 22, as N’famady Kouyaté, a master-musician from West Africa, brings his extraordinary...

Date Published 03/11/2024


One Dimensional Creatures set to release seventh single

Oldham-based post-punk outfit One Dimensional Creatures will launch their seventh single, Freedom is Hate, dropping on streaming and download platforms on November 1.

Date Published 23/10/2024

Oldham teenager Gabrielle to launch debut EP with exclusive live showcase

Teenage singer-songwriter Gabrielle Gee is preparing for her highly-anticipated release of her first EP, Anything For You.

Date Published 21/10/2024


Local faves Jeramiah Ferrari are heading to Mossley

Local favourites Jeramiah Ferrari are coming to Mossley later this month.

Date Published 01/10/2024

It's party time in the park

This year’s legendary Party in the Park - which takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at Delph and Dobcross cricket club - promises an exciting range of artists.

Date Published 19/09/2024


'I'm a Roughyed' is released to a rapturous welcome on the final day of a glorious rugby league season

The Boundary Parkas' new single - "I'm A Roughyed" - was released to great applause on Sunday when the band and Tommy Cannon performed on the pitch at Boundary Park to a...

Date Published 05/09/2024

International, eclectic and joyful beats set to dominate autumn season at The Vale

The live music autumn line up at Mossley’s The Vale promises an eclectic international mix, with Congolese and Cuban fusion, ska, punk and energetic soul in the mix.

Date Published 27/08/2024


Oldham based post-punk band - One Dimensional Creatures - set to release sixth single

One Dimensional Creatures have announced the launch of their sixth single, March in Line, which will be released on August 30 on streaming and download platforms.

Date Published 05/08/2024

Saddleworth Show and Wellifest wows thousands during another amazing weekend

Despite cloudy weather conditions and regular showers over the weekend, the annual Wellifest music festival and the Saddleworth Show welcomed thousands of visitors.

Date Published 01/07/2024


A bonanza weekend of music and fun beckons

Organisers are gearing up for the start of a bonanza weekend of family fun and happiness at Welli-fest and the legendary Saddleworth Show.

Date Published 24/06/2024

Saddleworth ska band join Rochdale Feel Good Festival line-up

Ska band Madame Claude have been added to the main stage line-up for this year’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival in August.

Date Published 19/06/2024


Ditchy gets the breakfast gig at Mom's Spaghetti radio

Hugely popular DJ Ditchy is set to wake up Manchester on Mom’s Spaghetti radio.

Date Published 14/05/2024

Black Dyke brass band continue to hit the high notes under the guidance of internationally-renowned music director

Internationally-renowned music director Professor Nicholas Childs, who conducts the world-famous Black Dyke brass band, has toured the globe making and teaching music.

Date Published 21/04/2024


Mom's Spaghetti radio set to bring a full day of live hip-hop, house and happiness to Oldham

A cracking day and night of live music and DJs is coming to Oldham for an all day outdoor music mini festival in June.

Date Published 17/04/2024

Hotfoot it to The Vale for Honeyfeet, the Barefoot Bandit and more this Spring

The Vale has announced its new season, with three gigs specially selected to put a spring in your step.

Date Published 15/04/2024


Young Saddleworth rockers raise the roof at Battle of the Bands final showpiece

Members of a rock band from Saddleworth School performed at the final of the Battle of the Bands at the iconic Manchester Academy.

Date Published 19/03/2024

Co-op Live fans to get free bus and tram travel in opening season

Fans heading to the first Co-op Live events will be able to enjoy an extra benefit free of charge.

Date Published 13/03/2024


Against all odds - brave Julie set to resume her singing and acting career at the age of 58!

Now back in business and 'fit as a fiddle' following numerous serious health scares, talented singer and actress Julie Brown can't wait to resume what was once a hugely successful...

Date Published 06/03/2024

Mossley ukulele orchestra bring their instruments to life - just don't mention George Formby!

A local group of ukulele players hopes to put an end to the snobbery that surrounds their favourite four-stringed instrument.

Date Published 29/02/2024


Rising folk star brothers to play The Vale next month

They've opened for Lankum, gone down a storm at Cambridge and Sidmouth Folk Festivals, performed at Parisian circuses and now they're coming to The Vale in Mossley on Saturday,...

Date Published 27/02/2024

Madame Claude gear up to make their mark in 2024

An exciting 2024 appears to be on the cards for local ska band Madame Claude.

Date Published 07/02/2024


An 'extra-terrestrial psychedelic rave' is coming to Mossley!

A truly out of this world band is set to land in Mossley later this month.

Date Published 06/02/2024

Sell-out audience set to pay an emotional farewell to Oldham legend Carl

There are sure to be plenty of tears on Sunday, June 2 at St Anne's Rugby Club when one of Oldham's great music and literary characters brings the curtain down on a 30-plus-year...

Date Published 02/02/2024


Bosses at popular bar fear people in planned flats next door might complain - leaving them in ‘Night and Day Cafe’ situation

Bosses at a hugely popular bar say they’re worried people living in flats planned next door might complaint - leaving them in a situation similar to Night and Day Cafe in...

Date Published 30/01/2024

Mossley's own Aretha Franklin starts her international tour in her home town this month

A locally-based blues singer described as 'Manchester's answer to Aretha Franklin' is kicking off her band's international tour in Mossley.

Date Published 17/01/2024


Oldham artist UK-Craigie releases latest album for free in bid to promote better men's mental health awareness

Oldham Hip-Hop artist UK-Craigie has released a brand-new album, entitled 'Save my life'.

Date Published 28/12/2023

Craig and Poppy are hoping to follow in Frank and Nancy's famous footsteps!

A talented musical father and daughter duo from Lees are hoping to become only the second in history to record a number 1 hit, after Frank and Nancy Sinatra way back in 1967!

Date Published 11/12/2023


Interstellar musical line-up at The Vale for 2024

Mossley arts venue The Vale has announced its live music programme for the first quarter of 2024, and it includes familiar faces as well as extraterrestrial ones.

Date Published 06/12/2023

Oldham legend Clint to step back from radio career after almost three decades

There has been an outpouring of love for Inspiral Carpets keyboard player and DJ legend Clint Boon following his announcement that he is stepping back from his radio broadcasting...

Date Published 27/11/2023


Acclaimed sitar player set to play at The Vale

An internationally acclaimed sitarist, steeped in the North Indian classical tradition and proudly born and raised in Leeds, is coming to Mossley.

Date Published 13/11/2023

E-ACT Royton and Crompton welcomes back former student to discuss her budding music career

Lucky students at E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (part of E-ACT, a family of 28 academies) were treated to a performance by local musician and singer Imogen-Paige.

Date Published 19/10/2023


Uppermill embraces a huge night of Hip-hop, House and Happiness!

It proved to be a spectacular, packed-out night of hip-hop, house and happiness at the Uppermill Civic Hall as Graeme Park headlined a very special night of classic tunes.

Date Published 12/10/2023

Viral one man band from Malawi gears up to play Mossley gig

He went viral playing his three metre bass guitar with a beer bottle and a stick, and now he's coming to Mossley.

Date Published 28/09/2023


Hip-hop, House and Happiness is coming to Uppermill!

A spectacular night of hip-hop, house and happiness is coming to the Uppermill Civic Hall next month.

Date Published 04/09/2023

The Vale turns two with a special late summer festival for all ages

A local arts centre and music venue turns two this September, with a weekend of fun and culture for all ages planned.

Date Published 23/08/2023


Pennine Mencap gear up for the inaugural 'Mencap Fest' - a unique music festival celebrating inclusion and diversity

Oldham-based Pennine Mencap, a leading charity dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, has announced the launch of the first-ever 'Mencap Fest'.

Date Published 28/07/2023

Stax of Soul legends are still making their mark after 40 years!

The original, and with a reputation that really needs little introduction around these parts, STAX of SOUL are still very much going strong, with tickets flying out for the...

Date Published 19/07/2023


Record turnout delights Wellifest and Saddleworth Show organisers

The organisers of the WelliFest community and family music event held each year in Saddleworth were delighted by this year’s record attendance.

Date Published 26/06/2023

Mossley live music venue is happy to be chasing waterfalls

An arts centre in Mossley hopes to become the first in the country to power its gigs entirely by water - with the help of a team of volunteers, a recycled Segway wheel, some scrap...

Date Published 12/06/2023


New ideas, new friends and new music to explore for teenage musicians

The National Youth Orchestra is passionate about unlocking the potential of the UK’s teenagers through the power of orchestral music.

Date Published 24/05/2023

Family festival Strummercamp is back!

It's now 17 years and counting, and Strummercamp is back!

Date Published 19/05/2023


The magically musical Marshall family continue to do Oldham proud

New Year’s Eve revellers may have enjoyed seeing in 2023 by watching Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny, and the solo singing of “Auld Lang Syne” live at midnight, but many viewers...

Date Published 25/04/2023

Step out and 'gig local', urges Greenfield co-founder of Mossley arts centre

A Greenfield musician has urged people to 'gig local' as the Mossley arts and community centre she co-founded steps up its live music programming this Spring.

Date Published 25/04/2023


The Diggle Blues Festival is back!

The four-day Diggle Blues Festival will be back in June.

Date Published 20/04/2023

Night & Day set to return to court

Almost a year-and-a-half ago, internationally renowned music and arts venue and Manchester icon Night & Day was served a noise abatement notice by Manchester City Council...

Date Published 17/03/2023


Blues legend Victor Brox's funeral to take place on Monday

The funeral service and celebration of the life of hugely popular Ashton-born blues legend Victor Brox will take place on Monday (March 20).

Date Published 15/03/2023

Join Carpets' bassist Martyn as he chairs debate on Oldham music scene

Oldham Library is hosting a unique debate that will hopefully strike a chord with residents.

Date Published 09/03/2023


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