More News Stories:

• 

  22nd November 2024

  16 Days of Activism: Feminist writer and activist Laura Bates – “I know how big of an impact it can make to simply see your own story told and to know you’re not alone”

  By Imogen Lambert-Baker, Freya Barwell, Lowri Simmons, Megan HallFeatured image: Laura Bates “I’ve seen policy makers change their positions on issues that they have been really entrenched on because of the power of people’s stories told in their own words,” says feminist activist and Everyday Sexism founder Laura Bates, reflecting on the power of personal…

• 

  22nd November 2024

  16 Days of Activism: Forward Prize-winning poet Kim Moore – “If I’d had those conversations when I was an 18-year-old girl, it would have changed my life.”

  By Immy BurgessFeatured image: Lorna Elizabeth aAh! speaks to 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Festival organisers Kim Moore and Frazer Heritage ahead of the launch. Manchester Metropolitan University is hosting the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign, a powerful initiative running from 25th November – International Day for the Elimination…

• 

  20th November 2024

  21 classic indie-rock songs you *almost definitely* haven’t heard before

  Featured image: Mexican Pets, Nobody’s Working Title – Blunt Records Pinning down a genre as sprawling as indie-rock is as futile as painting your living room with gravy instead of emulsion. However, we can at least set some boundaries. We can drill down through layers of subgenres and microgenres, but ultimately, a broad definition of…

• 

  20th November 2024

  Punk Rock Factory, The Hara, Bronnie @ Manchester Academy gallery – silly rock and punk sausages

  Punk Rock Factory have gained a growing following over the years for their punky covers of well-known Disney songs. The lovingly named ‘Sausage Army’ turn up en-masse, clad in Motörhead and Ramones merch for a night of silly, classic rock and roll. Bringing the pop back to the punk, Bronnie brings the warm-up stretches in…