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The story of the Manchester indie label that changed the world

Released on June 15, 1979, Joy Division's bleak, beautiful masterpiece has lost none of its power or stark dread

The bassist for one of biggest rock bands of all time on cramming a stadium-ready rig into Fender’s first-ever signature bass amp, what prompted him to play an Ibanez on one of the group’s most iconic songs, and why he’s only just started exploring five-strings four decades into his career

Peter Hook began a three-day residency celebrating the early work of two of the city's most celebrated bands, Joy Division and New Order

Manchester's regular bill of gigs, comedy, theatre and clubbing can also be expected too

If you're looking for something to do this month, you won't be short of live entertainment in the city, with gigs at AO Arena, Victoria Warehouse, Apollo, Albert Hall and more

Spin doctors take to the stage at Middlewood Locks

You can spend the next few weeks under the duvet and in front of the telly, or enjoy world-class art, theatre, music, film and standup – here’s an event for each of the next 31 days

It's where Noel Gallagher learned to dance, was the epicentre of rave and played host to Madonna, The Smiths and the Happy Mondays