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If you've ever watched one of Neil Patrick Harris's unforgettable opening performances at The Tony Awards, you'll already have a sense of what Something Rotten! has in store.

More than 220 young musicians took to the stage at Middleton Arena as part of Rochdale Music Service’s annual Summer Sizzler event.

A new stage experience has made its debut at Parklife Festival this weekend, giving music fans a completely different way to enjoy some of the event’s biggest electronic acts.

Parklife Festival brings together some of the biggest names in dance, pop and electronic music each year.

Thousands of music fans are expected at Heaton Park today for the second day of Parklife Festival.

Thousands of music fans gathered at Heaton Park as Parklife 2026 returned for its opening day in warm weather, bringing major performances, new festival features and a surprise appearance from rapper Aitch.

Sammy Virji is drawing huge crowds at Parklife as festival goers gather at The Valley stage for one of the most anticipated sets of the weekend. The DJ and producer is delivering a high energy performance to thousands of fans at Heaton Park.

Skepta attracts one of the largest audiences of the day at Parklife as fans packed The Valley stage to watch the grime star perform at Heaton Park. The appearance marks another major Manchester show for the artist following a high profile visit to the city earlier this year.

Coachella inspired fashion swept through Parklife as cowboy boots, neutral tones and boho chic outfits became the defining look of the weekend.

Manchester rapper Aitch delighted festival goers after making a surprise appearance at Parklife, creating one of the most talked about moments of the weekend. The unexpected guest spot prompted a huge response from the crowd at Heaton Park.

Festival goers attending Parklife 2026 at Heaton Park are paying up to £13 for cocktails, with standard drinks and premium options available across the site.

Parklife 2026 has begun at Heaton Park with thousands of music fans arriving for the first day of the two day festival.

A series of road closures and traffic restrictions will be in place around Heaton Park during the Parklife Festival on 20 and 21 June, today and tomorrow.

DJ and producer Marlon Hoffstadt has cancelled his planned Parklife appearance after being advised by doctors not to travel following surgery.

Greater Manchester Police will deploy extra officers this weekend as Parklife returns to Heaton Park alongside several other major events across the city region.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new co-station managers as Roch Valley Radio continues to grow across Greater Manchester.

The Darnhill Festival will return on Saturday 4 July with a packed programme of performances, creative activities and family entertainment.

More than 3,000 people attended Rochdale's Street Eat food and drink festival as the event returned to Town Hall Square with a day of international cuisine, live entertainment and family activities.

A Bolton choir for people affected by cancer is inviting new singers to join as it begins rehearsals for the new year.

Thousands of music lovers descended on Bury during Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August 2025, for Glaston-Bury, the annual one day music festival in aid of Bury Hospice and other local causes. Since it began in 2008, the event has raised over £300,000 and has become one of the town’s biggest highlights of the year.

Day One at Parklife 2025 is done, and what a day it was. Over 50,000 people packed into Heaton Park for a massive Saturday, with sets from FLO, Rudimental and a huge headline performance by 50 Cent.

Tens of thousands of music fans are pouring into Parklife, as the day one of the festival gets underway.