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1. 1. M People back home

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 10 October 2005 ONE of Manchester's most popular bands made a long-awaited return to the city at the weekend. M People, who became one of the nation's most-loved dance bands in the 1990s following a string of hits, played the M.E.N. Arena in front of an ecstatic crowd.

2. 2. Keith @ Academy 3

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 16 May 2005 A NIGHT for celebration as one of Manchester most lauded new bands came out of their shell to launch their first record after months of label discussions.

3. 3. Carling 24: The full day

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 31 May 2005 WHAT is it like to spend a whole day and night darting around Manchester watching bands? We poured gallons of Red Bull down Paul Cockerton's throat and challenged him to spend the whole of Saturday taking in the Carling 24 festival.

4. 4. A punk revival

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 24 February 2005 RARE film footage of one of Manchester's most revered punk bands has been found in an attic after nearly thirty years.

5. 5. ITC live: Vincent Vincent & The Villains, 3rd Dan, The Children, Tricky Nixon @ Night & Day

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 01 October 2005 ONE of Manchester’s best and most loved bands was an apt choice to open four nights of In The City goodness at the Night and Day. Tricky Nixon, forever on the cusp of great things, only get better and last night’s performance was a testament to their continuing passion and hard work.

6. 6. Omerta, Barfly @ Life Cafe

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 22 July 2005 WITH the return of Britpop being consumed whole by slavering young gig goers thanks to acts like Kaiser Chiefs, and the universal acclaim for the swelling colossus of Coldplay, the time is now for Manchester’s straight-laced indie bands to reclaim the streets.

7. 7. For Tomorrows @ Music Box

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 20 July 2005 SOMETIMES it seems Manchester is full of unsigned bands aching to emulate Joy Division, fronted by singers who just want to be Ian Curtis.

8. 8. Elbow @ Apollo

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 24 November 2005 MANCHESTER has a habit of producing bands that become hugely popular in their own backyard, yet criminally ignored outside the city boundaries.

9. 9. GMR's Michelle eyes talent

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 05 April 2005 FOR those who like to be ahead of the game, Michelle Mullane is hosting a showcase of the best unsigned bands tonight at Manchester's Late Room.

10. 10. Former Smiths to reunite for cancer benefit

    Manchester Evening News, Monday 12 December 2005 TWO former members of one of the world’s most influential bands are to reunite for the first time in over 17 years for a one-off charity gig in Manchester.

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