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“My professors would listen to my songs and they would encourage me to pursue music” – Salford Alumni James Holt talks his success since graduating

Singer/songwriter and Salford Alumni James Holt, believes his time at Salford University helped him to launch his career. James, who […]

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“We wanted to play our part” – A Salford music group have taken on the Foofighters classic ‘My Hero’ all for the Healthcare Workers Foundation

The organization Music solid has gathered people from all over including as far as Brazil to take part a cover […]

“The only local one closed down years ago" - Walkden's only record store opens at Walkden Town Centre

“The only local one closed down years ago” – Walkden’s only record store opens at Walkden Town Centre

The owner of Walkden’s only record store says it will cater for local tastes and recommendations. Sticky Black Tarmac, launched […]

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Review: A night of live music with Trolley Productions at the Old Pint Pot

A diverse cast of musicians came together last Thursday for a celebration of independent talent hosted by Salford-based label Trolley Productions […]

"I  was no A* student music kind of captivated, gave me a passion and a purpose" - Anthem Music School is coming to MediaCityUK

“I was no A* student music kind of captivated, gave me a passion and a purpose” – Anthem Music School is coming to MediaCityUK

Anthem music school is coming to MediaCityUK on the 13th of September 2021. The family-run business run by Rachel and […]

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“Manchester is great, but people forget; Salford is where it started” – The Welly House Band breaking the music scene in ‘the other city’

The Welly House Band is a seven-piece group from Greater Manchester who found inspiration in Salford’s musical ancestry. Although none […]