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Kendall Calling is celebrating its 20th year with a stellar line-up next year.

While their London counterparts are struggling, bands like Courteeners and Blossoms are thriving. Michael Hann speaks to the musicians, politicians, and industry figures about what makes this corner of the country so hospitable for burgeoning guitar groups looking to make a splash

Strikes will wreak havoc on the thousands attending events at the Etihad Stadium, Heaton Park and the AO Arena, as well as Soccer Aid at Old Trafford

The sold out show will see 40,000 descend on Heaton Park on Friday night

The likes of the Reytons, the Lathums, the Courteeners and Jamie Webster are all hitting big on the strength of local support that isn’t always mirrored nationally – but is it limiting?

The final wave of weekend tickets will go on sale this Friday, February 3 at midday

Legendary rockers The Courteeners will return to Tramlines Festival later this year, four years after last playing at Hillsborough Park, with the likes of The Sugababes

It was a night out on the tiles for Liam and the band after making UK chart history

Frontman Liam said: "Good things come to thems that wait"