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1. 1. The Pink need you

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 28 March 2005 IT ranks as one of rock's most memorable moments, when a choir of youngsters sang the immortal Pink Floyd line "We don't need no education" from the anthem, Another Brick In The Wall. And now, one group of Manchester youngsters will get the chance to perform the song in a major tribute show at the M.E.N. Arena.

2. 2. Jamelia helps acts to be their own Boss

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 09 May 2007 WHEN r'n'b star Jamelia got her big break, it was through her karaoke machine. Now the Birmingham beauty is helping other young talent take the big step with a unique education and performance event in Manchester.

3. 3. Sir James is a man with a plan

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 09 April 2003 THE world renowned flautist is to peform in Manchester in May before taking on the education department.

4. 4. Exploring the Myths

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 15 January 2004 DURING nights in the forced labour camp deep in the Chinese countryside where the 15-year-old Chen Yi was sent for two years "re-education" during the cultural revolution, she would sneak out her violin from under her pillow and play revolutionary songs to entertain her friends.

5. 5. Cut and dried

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 17 March 2004 MOWER could quite easily be a relic from the Britpop era. The signs are all there: the name that ends in ‘er’, the art school education (Goldsmiths College, thank you), and an appreciation for classic, intelligent pop such as The Kinks and The Buzzcocks.

6. 6. Kathleen Jamie and Ali Smith

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 28 January 2002 Bolton Institute of Higher Education this evening presents a poetry and prose night at the Octagon Theatre of two Scots born poets, Kathleen Jamie and Ali Smith.

7. 7. Still learning the lessons of Moss Side, 25 years on

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 16 May 2006 GUS JOHN recalls well the days when landladies with rooms to rent would post notices at their front door proclaiming: "No dogs. No blacks. No Irish".

8. 8. Roderick set to get fruity in tutte

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 15 October 2004 THE lastest production from the ever-growing company Opera North is set to arrive at The Lowry. Starring Roderick Williams as Guglielmo in Mozart's Cos' fan tutte, it is a classic tale of love being put to the test.

9. 9. Billie downloads chart success

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 22 January 2007 DOCTOR Who actress Billie Piper has made a surprise chart comeback on downloads alone.

10. 10. Stereophonics set to shine again

    Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 25 September 2007 "THIS is the best album we've ever made," coos Kelly Jones, describing Stereophonics' forthcoming sixth LP. They play here tonight.

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