YOU WONT BELIEVE: 2 - What They Never Told You

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 · Jul 23, 2022

Factory Records legend Tony Wilson is still turning heads and raising money for good causes

The Hacienda nightclub boss introduced Joy Division, New Order and Happy Mondays

Manchester Evening News · Jul 11, 2022

Shaun Ryder and Peter Hook share memories of club where Madonna did first UK gig

Stars of the 1980s 'Madchester' acid house music scene pay tribute to the legendary Hacienda nightclub, which opened in a former warehouse in the city in 1982 but later closed after drug and gun chaos

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2022

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 Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022

Factory Records co-founder Alan Erasmus returns from his humanitarian mission to Ukraine

The 72-year-old came back to Manchester because his mum was ill - but his charitable work continues

Manchester Evening News · Mar 28, 2022

Factory Records co-founder, 72, arrives in Ukraine to help refugees fleeing the fighting

"My plan wasn't to come and shoot people: I'm 72, my eyesight is crap, my hearing is even worse!"

Manchester Evening News · Mar 11, 2022

'All over the city there was graffiti saying 'Tony Wilson is a w***er'' - Richard Madeley on being neighbours with the former Factory Records boss

Good Morning Britain presenter Richard says the former Hacienda manager taught him a 'valuable life lesson'

Manchester Evening News · Mar 6, 2022

Factory Records founder Alan Erasmus heads to Ukraine on humanitarian mission

Erasmus co-founded the iconic Manchester record label alongside Tony Wilson

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

'I'm not having this - wish me luck': Manchester's Factory Records co-founder flying out to Ukraine to help 'fight bullies'

"I've fought bullies of one kind or another all my life," said Alan Erasmus

Manchester Evening News · Mar 1, 2022

14 of the best record label logos

The best record label logos have become iconic marketing tools.

Creative Bloq · Mar 23, 2017