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New Order, The Charlatans, Inspiral Carpets and more set to appear at their own stalls.News of the market was first shared last month, when it was confirmed that Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess had organised an event where bands could sell their merchandise for free and keep 100 per cent of the income.Taking place on May 25 from 11am, entry to the market is free and will see a number of artists run their own stalls and sell their own merchandise to fans. For Burgess, his stall will contain a number of rarities that he’s collected over the years, five Charlatans ‘Sproston Green’ sports bags and more, and he will also deliver a live show at the event.Participating venues holding stalls, live performances and on-stage interviews include O2 Ritz Manchester, Gorilla, Dog Bowl and more.Now, NME can exclusively reveal that a huge number of artists have been confirmed as taking part in Merch Market 2025 including New Order, A Certain Ratio, BMX Bandits, Inspiral Carpets and more.The solo artists and members of each band will be appearing at the event, running the stalls themselves, selling merchandise to fans, and taking part in other activities across the site.For New Order, drummer Stephen Morris and keyboardist/guitarist Gillian Gilbert will be hosting the stall, as well as doing an on-stage interview with Dave Haslam.Discussing the event, organiser Tim Burgess said: “Merch is a key element that can help bands thrive and survive in a world where income from actual music is lower than ever.

Manchester United lost to Nottingham Forest in their first Premier League fixture of the month at the City Ground.

If you've spent any time at all on TikTok or Instagram you'll have no doubt come across a Stanley cup, mug or quencher. The American brand, which is known for its insulated bottles and cups, went viral a few years ago and it's not hard to see why.

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash had to warn one another over their behaviour during the filming of their new BBC reality show.The Loose Women star and her husband are set to give fans a glimpse into their lives with their new series, which was filmed during last summer and autumn with their children - Rex, five, Rose, three, and two year old Belle. Joe's teenage son Harry from a previous relationship, as well as Stacey's older sons Zachary and Leighton, will also feature in the show.The six-part series, titled Stacey and Joe, will air on BBC One starting Tuesday (April 1) and promises a "refreshing, honest take on their modern blended family" as it follows the couple, their children, and their menagerie of pets, including two dogs and several ducks.

Inside’s No. 9 stars Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith have announced they will be bringing their acclaimed sold-out West End show on tour - with a Manchester date.

The stars of J.J. Abrams’ Duster, The Walking Dead: Dead City, The Agency and Severance will be heading to France next month for Canneseries, while The Walking Dead‘s Norman Reedus has been named President of the Jury.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced a 2025 UK and European orchestral tour.The Melbourne sextet is set to bring their ‘Phantom Island’ tour overseas later this year, with select dates played as rave sets and other dates as orchestral shows led by conductor/musical director Chad Kelly.They will play songs off their forthcoming album ‘Phantom Island’ (release date unknown), along with cuts from their wide catalogue. Rave sets will incorporate tracks from 2023’s ‘The Silver Cord’, the band’s pivot into electronic music, and they will modify other songs through a fully modular synthesis table.Meanwhile, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s orchestral shows include a date at London’s Royal Albert Hall, where they will perform with Covent Garden Sinfonia.Pre-sale commences at 10am on April 2, whilst general sale will follow at 10am on April 4 – find your tickets here and see tour dates below:OCTOBER31 – Aviva Studios – Manchester (rave set)NOVEMBER1 – Brixton Electric – London (rave set)2 – Brixton Electric – London (rave set)4 – Royal Albert Hall – London (with Covent Garden Sinfonia)5 – La Seine Musicale – Paris (with Orchestre Lamoureux)6 – 013 – Tilburg, NL (rave set)7 – Mainstage – Den Bosch, NL (with Sinfonia Rotterdam)9 – Inside Seaside Festival – Gdansk, PL (with The Baltic Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra)10 – Columbiahalle – Berlin (rave set)11 – SaSaZu – Prague (rave set)12 – Gasometer – Vienna (rave set)14 – Poolen – Copenhagen (rave set)15 – Gothenburg Film Studios – Gothenburg (rave set)The UK/EU tour will follow the band’s upcoming leg in the US, where they will tour with conductor and musical director Sarah Hicks.

Sue Devaney's dyslexia posed a challenge during her character Debbie Webster's dementia storyline on Coronation Street.The actress, 57, who first graced the cobbles 41 years ago, is set for turmoil as Debbie Webster navigates a challenging storyline involving vascular dementia. ITV viewers have been concerned for her fate in the Manchester-based program since the storyline was confirmed. On-screen, Debbie has been exhibiting erratic behaviour, struggling with emotional control and showing signs of increasing forgetfulness.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland faces a spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury, the club have confirmed.

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, Halle Berry, and George Clooney.Lately, the “British teeth” side of the debate has resurfaced with season three, featuring Manchester-born Aimee Lou Wood, who plays Chelsea, . “I can’t believe the impact my teeth are having,” Wood said during her appearance on the Jonathan Ross show. “Americans can’t get over them.”Aimee Lou Wood in The White LotusThe so-called imperfect English smile, really, is nothing new.

Chloe Moriondo has announced a UK headline tour for later this year. Find all the details below.The Detroit indie-pop artist is due to hit the road this autumn in support of her fourth and latest album, ‘Oyster’, which was released last Friday (March 28) via via Public Consumption and Atlantic.“Bringing ‘Oyster’ to life live is going to be the most exciting experience!! I love touring so much and am planning such a fun and immersive set,” Moriondo explained.Shows are scheduled to take place in Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and Bristol in September, before the trek concludes with a performance at the O2 Academy Islington in London.The forthcoming UK dates will form part of ‘The Oyster International Tour’, which also includes gigs in Europe and North America.Tickets for the UK concerts go on general sale at 10am BST this Friday (April 4) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.SEPTEMBER19 – The Key Club, Leeds 20 – Yes (Pink Room), Manchester 21 – King Tut’s, Glasgow 23 – Hare And Hounds, Birmingham 24 – The Fleece, Bristol 25 – O2 Academy Islington, London A post shared by chloe ♡ (@chloemoriondo)Moriondo is set to kick off the North American leg of her 2025 tour next month.‘Oyster’ serves as the follow-up to the singer-songwriter’s 2022 album ‘Suckerpunch’.

Refused have announced their final ever UK and European shows as part of their 2025 farewell tour. See all the dates and ticket information below.The Swedish punk band confirmed news of their split in September last year, alongside a 25th-anniversary edition of their seminal third album ‘The Shape Of Punk To Come’.It followed their first famous break up 1998, in the midst of their North American tour in support of ‘The Shape Of Punk To Come’.

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid couldn't wait to extend her heartfelt congrats to a cherished colleague during Monday's morning show. As things got underway, the presenter gushed: "Huge congratulations to Kate, fantastic stuff and all for a good cause", applauding her fellow presenter Kate Garraway for her commendable performance on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer.

Vernon Kay has candidly revealed "it was difficult" while discussing his family life with Tess Daly and their daughters.The much-loved television duo, Vernon and Tess, are parents to teenagers Phoebe and Amber.This weekend was extra special for the family as they celebrated Tess's 56th birthday on Saturday along with Mother's Day. Finding presents for both occasions in one weekend proved tricky, Vernon admitted during his segment on BBC Radio 2. He shared with his audience that it was a challenge to avoid getting similar gifts for both days, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Fans trying to see Chris Brown on tour later this year have slammed the ‘ridiculously expensive’ cost for tickets.

Perfume Genius gave six songs from new album ‘Glory’ their live debut at a show in London this week – watch footage below.Mike Hadreas’ latest full-length was released on Friday (March 28), the seventh Perfume Genius album and the follow-up to 2022’s ‘Ugly Season’.One night earlier, he played a show at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts, where he opened the show with the first ever stage performances of the album’s singles ‘Clean Heart’, ‘No Front Teeth’, which features Aldous Harding in the recorded version, and ‘It’s A Mirror’.The other new songs ‘Left For Tomorrow’, ‘In A Row’ and ‘Capezio’ also received their live debuts, while Hadreas played fan favourites ‘Queen’ and ‘On The Floor’, as well as a cover of Mazzy Star’s ‘Fade Into You’.Check out fan-captured footage from the show below.‘It’s A Mirror’ ‘Clean Heart’ ‘No Front Teeth’ ‘Left For Tomorrow’ ‘Valley’ ‘Slip Away’ ‘On The Floor’ ‘Describe’ ‘Otherside’ ‘In A Row’ ‘Capezio’ ‘Eye In The Wall’ ‘My Body’ ‘Fade Into You’ ‘Queen’ Perfume Genius also played a headline show at the BBC 6 Music Festival on Saturday night (March 29) in Manchester, and have announced a string of four UK shows for November, with appearances set for Glasgow, Leeds, London and Bristol. Tickets for those go on sale on April 5 here, and find pre-sale options here.Other shows lined up for 2025 include an extensive list of dates planned for North America this summer, a slot at Green Man festival on August 16 and some follow-up shows across Europe.

Singer-songwriter Chris Brown will perform in Birmingham over the summer as part of his world stadium tour.

Singer-songwriter Chris Brown will embark on a huge world tour later this year that will see him play 10 dates in Europe including the UK.

Ezra Collective brought out London youth club Kinetika Bloco for their performance at BBC 6 Music Festival. Check it out below.The moment took place during their headline performance on Thursday (March 27) night at the Manchester-based festival.“6 Music made it beautifully specific that they wanted the gig to feel different, to have a specific theme, and they gave us the planning permission to choose it ourselves,” Femi Koleoso told the crowd.

Manchester Evening News), after he had been jailed in 2013 for a series of historic sexual offences, including rape and indecent assault against one victim.He was serving a sentence of 16 years in HMP Rye Hill, a category B training prison in Warwickshire, with Sue McAllister, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman, finding that the healthcare he had received was “not equivalent to that which he could have expected to receive in the community”.The government representative, who investigates every death in custody, noted that Reid had been subject to a “delay” in finding a cell, although she could not say whether that had “affected the outcome for him”.Reid pleaded guilty to four charges of indecent assault against a girl, but denied four counts of rape against the same victim.