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1. 1. Lennon gets anniversary balloon tribute

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 08 December 2005 HUNDREDS of white balloons containing tributes to murdered music icon John Lennon were released today to mark the 25th anniversary of his death.

2. 2. Best albums of 2005

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 30 December 2005 M.E.N. music critic Paul Taylor guides us through his pick of this year's best albums.

3. 3. Various Artists - Our New Orleans (Nonesuch)

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 07 December 2005 DUE to hurricane Katrina, New Orleans lies in ruins and faces a lengthy rebuilding process. Clubbing together to raise money for disaster victims, those contributing to the Our New Orleans benefit album clearly hope that through their music they will at least be able to perpetuate the city's spirit and musical identity.

4. 4. 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.

5. 5. Valerie do it the hard way

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 15 December 2005 SO, what's the weirdest possible thing you could say about Manchester band Valerie? The fact that they're all girls? The fact that they enjoy absolutely superstar status in Norway? The fact that they have a singing drummer called Elvis, whose day job is a van driver?

6. 6. King's College Choir @ Bridgewater Hall

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 06 December 2005 CHRISTMAS wouldn’t be Christmas without King’s College carols, would it? But, in Manchester last night, there was not an Away In A Manger or a Ding Dong Merrily to be heard.

7. 7. Noir comes out of the shadows

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 09 December 2005 ROCK'N'ROLL is a fast-track business these days. In fact, most bands have usually managed to secure their first magazine cover and had a fling with Kate Moss (allegedly) before they've even released a single. Jim Noir, however, is a strange and elusive exception to the rule. He plays here on Wednesday.

8. 8. Hayley's Lowry date

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 05 December 2005 WHEN is an 18-year-old not an 18-year-old? When she's rubbed shoulders with Messrs Bush, Blair and Pavarotti. Kiwi singing sensation Hayley Westenra plays here again tonight.

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