The Godfather of Punk Poetry. A cult icon. A lyrical genius. A razor-sharp wit. Dr John Cooper Clarke—Salford’s original punk poet performs at this year’s Southport Comedy Festival with a brand new ...

Michael Cooper was not a big fan of the HBo series Winning Time, and explains what irked him about the show in a new ...

REVIEW: Dr John Cooper Clarke, The Fire Station, Sunderland. John Cooper Clarke’s return to the North East found him in fine form — and in a venue that’s fast becoming one of the region’s best. The ...

As she releases her hotly anticipated debut album, Luvcat revisits five pinch-me moments from her meteoric rise, from music video shoots to duets.

The UK’s biggest country music export, The Shires, visited Salisbury City Hall on Thursday, October 23, as part of their intimate acoustic ...

On November 29, Mwldan will host Henry Normal, with special guest Clare Ferguson-Walker. Mr Normal is a writer, poet, TV & film producer, founder of the Manchester Poetry Festival (now the Literature ...

Dr. Mike Garry was a librarian for 15 years before becoming a poet. His groundbreaking work with Manchester Libraries began with the development of Study Support Units or “Homework Centers” throughout ...

Luvcat’s Vicious Delicious is a hypnotic mix of romance, grit and gothic pop — a fearless exploration of strength and ...

Hurricane Melissa is set to pummel Jamaica as forecasters warned the ferocious Category 5 storm would be the strongest to ...

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Here is a look at shows taking place from October 28 to November 3, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some ...

In a vain attempt at bourgeois credibility, Manchester’s sharp-dressed, sharp-delivering punk poet Lenny, changed his name to John Cooper Clarke and embarked on a ?polysyllabic excursion though ...