Manchester Links : Music

• Freed

  A band from Manchester, currently writing, and performing their own music. Includes group member details, gig dates and sample track.

  www.myspace.com/freedofficial

• Sale Chamber Orchestra

  Gives concerts in Sale, Manchester and surrounding area; information about concerts and the Trafford Young String Player award.

  www.salechamberorchestra.co.uk/

• BBC Manchester Online

  Reviews, quizzes, local band A-Z, competitions, and demos of new local talent to download.

  www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/music/index.shtml

• The Bridgewater Hall

  Concert venue, primarily for classical music. Includes an agenda, information about facilities, and online booking.

  www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/

• Manchester Beethoven Orchestra

  Amateur orchestra giving concerts in Manchester. Information about calendar, membership, recordings, history and library.

  www.beethovenorchestra.co.uk/

• Atic Records

  Manchester based music publisher, signed artists include AIM, Niko and Paperboy. Features news, gallery, backstage area, and contact details.

  www.aticrecords.com/

• DJ Maurice Norris

  Drum and bass and Hip Hop DJ. Available for hire, and with free mixtapes to download.

  www.mauricenorris.co.uk/

• World Of Twist

  A retrospective look at the 1990's Manchester band featuring Tony Ogden.

  gary.virtek.com/world_of_twist/

• Vivaldi Orchestra

  A string orchestra based in Manchester, UK. Profile and history, rehearsal information, and concert dates.

  myweb.tiscali.co.uk/vivaldi.orchestra/

• Hallé Orchestra

  Britain's longest-established professional symphony orchestra. Official site with contact details, membership information, history, and concert listings.

  www.halle.co.uk/

• Gorton Philharmonic Orchestra

  Amateur symphony orchestra, believed to be oldest orchestra in Manchester. Details of concerts, profiles of members, history, and membership information.

  myweb.tiscali.co.uk/gortonphil/

• Nine Black Alps

  Official site for the Manchester rock 4 piece. Features up-to-date news, tour dates, audio and video clips, and photo gallery.

  www.nineblackalps.com/

• Longview

  Indie rock band. Featuring audio and video clips, tour guide, photos, discography, biography and the latest news.

  www.longviewmusic.com/

• Healer

  Wedding, function and party band offer their song-list, reviews, audio samples, and booking details.

  www.garypowell.co.uk/healer/

• Vernon Violins

  Restoration, repair, making and dealing in fine Violins, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses and bows.

  www.vernon-violins.co.uk/

• The Fountain

  A post-pop band. Profile, weblog, portfolio, links, and contacts.

  www.theelegantpisser.com/

• Manchester Jazz Festival

  Two weeks of jazz, held annually. Programme and venue information, and details of their education programme.

  www.manchesterjazz.com/

• Analogue Catalogue

  Independent record label. Home to Frances McKee (Ex Vaselines), Aidan Smith, Bridget Storm and Supreme Vagabond Craftsman. Featuring news, shop, artist profiles and contact page.

  www.analoguecat.com/

• Aidan Smith

  Official site for Manchester singer/songwriter Aidan Smith. Features discography, audio and video clips, biography and up to date gig guide.

  www.aidansmith.net/

• Manchester Midi School

  Offers training courses for production, remixing, and all aspects of music technology. Includes studio images and training details.

  www.midischool.com