As beforehand introduced, Neck Of The Woods, organised by We Are Manchester and SM Presents, takes place on the Klondyke in Levenshulme on Saturday eighth July from noon. Identical to 2022’s occasion, reviewed by Louder Than Struggle right here, it brings collectively a few of Manchester’s finest new artists, in addition to legends from Manchester’s musical heritage. Tickets obtainable from Fatsoma.

Sam Brunt, of SM Presents says: “We have been so happy with how final yr’s competition went and it has given us an amazing platform to be much more bold this time round. We’ve got spent the final six months scouring the Manchester scene and may’t wait to indicate you what we’ve got discovered. There can be a few acquainted faces however there are such a lot of thrilling bands that we are able to’t wait to unveil.”

Ruth Murray of We Are Manchester, speaking on Iain Key’s Indie Brunch this weekend, reiterates the purpose this yr was to go larger and higher. With acts on in and out of doors levels, former Northside frontman Dermo, backed by Aziz Ibrahim, can be headlining together with rising star Alex Spencer, contemporary from ending his GCSEs and being named as Mayor’s Artist of the Month for June by ‘king of the North’ Andy Burnham.

Different acts performing embody Ventrelles, Massive Cat Stylish, Bleach Boy, Pyncher, Scapegrace, Furrowed Forehead and Olivia Browse alongside returnees City Principle, Tay Temple and April’s Mayor’s Artist of the Month, Check Card Lady. There’s additionally chat with Louder Than Struggle’s very personal John Robb about his lately revealed bestseller The Artwork of Darkness: The Historical past of Goth.

Tickets are simply £20 for a day of music, stalls, food and drinks – obtainable right here

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All phrases by Iain Key. See his creator profile right here or discover him on Twitter as @iainkey