RALPH ROLLE – CHIC AND THE SOUL SNACKS Joni Ralph Rolle is a drummer from The Bronx New York (Bronx River Projects). As far back as he can remember he's always marched to the beat of a different drum. He has been playing professionally since the age of 18 and it is no surprise that with more t...
AARDMAN JOIN THE BIG FEASTIVAL Alix The Big Feastival (presented by M&S Food) has revealed a specially designed model of musician Alex James, courtesy of the iconic animation studio Aardman. Aardman, of course, are responsible for the globally adored claymation characters of Wallac
BIG FEASTIVAL 2021 – MORE TASTY NAMES ADDED! Una It's official, the Big Feastival line-up is not yet over! In fact, it's getting even tastier. With a flash of freshness joining the bill over the next few weeks, starting with TWO new Big Kitchen additions. We have Tom Barnes, executive chef to Simon...
MEMORIES FROM THE BIG FEASTIVAL Una Our coverage for this year's forthcoming Big Feastival continues, we spoke to friends and family that have previously had the pleasure of attending the glorious gathering that beautifully blends food and music together over one weekend in Cotswolds'
NEW SIMON PEGG FILM AT MANIFF 2020 Una In the run up to the Manchester Film Festival 2020 we are going to be spotlighting some of the filmmakers who are going to be attending, getting them to talk about their films and filmmaking. Up first is Katharine O’Brien, director of the LOST TR...
PINS’ FAITH VERN: THE INTERVIEW Alix PINS are a Manchester rock band, formed in 2011. The group includes lead singer Faith Vern, guitarist Lois MacDonald and bassist Kyoko Swan. An important all-female band, they'll be playing the inaugural Fair Play Festival at the iconic St Philips Ch
OFF THE RECORD 2019 Una It's quite new to us but we can not wait to attend Off The Record 2019! Manchester’s multi-venue live music festival and conference that focuses on discovering and nurturing innovative new music, with a strong focus on emerging Manchester and North W...
THOMAS HAYWOOD, THE BLINDERS – THE INTERVIEW Joni The Blinders arrived in a bit of a whirlwind for me as I was ordered by a friend to attend their show at Manchester Academy 2 back in October 2018. I had liked what I'd heard on the radio, but the anticipation in the room that night was special. Anyo
STAR SHAPED FESTIVAL Alix Star Shaped Festival returns to Manchester this weekend and we for one couldn't be more excited for it! It may be 2019 but with a line-up of Britpop legends including Cast, The Bluetones, Dodgy, Space and The Seahorses will takeover The Ritz for a da...
MIF 2019: MARY ANNE HOBBS Joni 6 Music will be giving a lot of love to Manchester International Festival (MIF) this year - broadcasting BBC Radio 6 Music shows on 5 and 12 July live from Albert Square at the heart of the festival. Our Joni caught up with DJ Mary Anne Hobbs... MED...
