Composer Duke Special is among a number of Northern Ireland performers who have been awarded funding from a programme aimed at helping musicians replace old worn-out instruments and purchase new ones.

I Heard That Noise, Graham Jonson’s new album as quickly, quickly, sounds like the basement in which it was made. Every nook and cranny is strewn with synths and speakers, and an old upright piano ...

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Strawberry Fields Forever. The gig at Stockport Plaza pays homage to the cradle of Manchester music and will feature cover versions of the city's pop anthems by local bands, plus guest appearances ...

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