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‘It was sacrilegious’: why the destruction of Manchester’s Ian Curtis mural struck a nerve

The public outcry – and outpouring of affection – after the mural was defaced shows just how deeply rooted a piece of public art can become in a community

The Guardian - UK

'Thrilling' Joy Division stage show returns to Liverpool Epstein Theatre

The show visited The Epstein back in 2015

Liverpool Echo

Aitch apologises as Ian Curtis mural covered with album advert

The painting of the late Joy Division singer was unveiled in Manchester in 2020

Liverpool Echo

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Mural of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis painted over with advert

Rapper Aitch has vowed to remove advert for his new album and restore the painting of ‘local hero’ in Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Aitch responds after iconic Ian Curtis mural painted over to promote his new album

"No way on earth would I want to disrespect a local hero like Ian."

Manchester Evening News

Aitch responds to mural of Joy Division’s Ian Curtis being painted over for album ad: ‘Getting fixed pronto’

‘No way on earth would I want to disrespect a local hero like Ian’

The Independent UK

Outrage after iconic Ian Curtis mural is painted over with new advert for Aitch the rapper

"This should have been a tribute to a legend for as long as that building remained."

Manchester Evening News

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Review: Peter Hook and The Light celebrate Joy Division at Manchester Apollo

There was a tribute to Happy Mondays star Paul Ryder amid a night of spine-tingling classics from the Joy Division and New Order bassist

Manchester Evening News

We just lost Paul Ryder. And all these other Manchester music legends were taken far too soon

We look back at some of pivotal figures from the city's illustrious musical history who we lost prematurely

Manchester Evening News

The new exhibition that pays homage to Ian Curtis - and celebrates the struggle for disability rights

It will launch this weekend

Manchester Evening News

New Order singer criticises ‘ludicrous’ NHS mental health waiting lists

People in crisis can’t wait 18 months, says Bernard Sumner at suicide prevention event in parliament

The Guardian - UK

Joy Division stars reflect on Ian Curtis’ suicide during 42nd anniversary event

Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris spoke during the panel session attended by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

The Independent UK

Joy Division call for better mental health services 40 years on from Ian Curtis' death

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer reflected on Ian Curtis' death on Wednesday, as the late star's former Joy Division bandmates lobbied MPs at the Houses of Parliament during Mental Health Week - calling for better mental health services

Daily Mirror

Joy Division joins call for suicide to become public health emergency, 42 years after Ian Curtis death

‘Mental health needs to be treated on a par with physical health,’ say band members Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris

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Manchester Evening News

The striking 'last ever' photo of Ian Curtis taken just days before his death

The passport picture of the iconic Joy Division frontman has sold for thousands of pounds at auction

The Independent UK

Exhibition celebrating British pop culture to launch in Manchester

The British Pop Archive will include items from different aspects of Manchester’s highly recognisable pop scene.

The Guardian - UK

From Shakespeare to Ian Curtis: British pop archive to open in Manchester

Exclusive: John Rylands Research Institute and Library to house collection that will also include Granada TV treasures

Manchester Evening News

"At long last... recognition": Ian Curtis memorial unveiled in his hometown

A huge painting of Joy Division star Ian has been created by Manc street artist Akse

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From One Love to Walk the Line: our pick of the best (and worst) biopics of all time

From the ones that burned and crashed to the award-winning biopics, here’s a list of the good and the bad

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