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SUMMARY:'The Story of the Christmas No.1' - Music Q&A with Marc Burrows
DESCRIPTION:Marc Burrows presents his new book – ‘Mistletoe & Vinyl: The Story of the Christmas No.1’ in conversation in our Music Library. \n\n\n\n\nWhy does being No. 1 in the singles chart at Christmas still make headlines? \nWhy do we return to the same songs every year? \nWhat makes it such a uniquely British phenomenon\, and why do we care? \nMarc Burrows will be appearing at Central Library to answer all of these questions and more as he presents his new book – ‘Mistletoe & Vinyl: The Story of the Christmas No.1’. \nThis is the story of a national obsession: the annual race for the festive chart crown\, and what it reveals about British culture\, identity\, and the ever-changing music industry. \nFrom The Beatles to glam rock\, from Do They Know It’s Christmas? to reality-TV winners\, novelty records\, charity campaigns and viral streaming sensations\, Marc Burrows uncovers the fascinating\, funny and occasionally absurd stories behind the songs we love—and love to argue about. \nPacked with chart battles\, cultural curiosities\, festive controversies and enough music trivia to fill Santa’s sack\, Marc will be chatting about his updated edition of the book\, which brings the story of Britain’s most peculiar annual sporting event bang up to date. \n+++ \nMarc Burrows is an award-winning author\, comedian and musician\, currently residing in Bristol. His 2020 biography of Sir Terry Pratchett won the Locus Award for best non-fiction and became the basis for a stand-up show that received rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe and has toured extensively across the UK. \nHis second book\, The London Boys\, explored 1960s London through the lives of the teenage David Bowie and Marc Bolan and received 8/10 from Classic Rock and four stars from Shindig! He writes regularly for The Independent\, Big Issue\, The New Statesmen and many more and is working on a new stand-up show. \nTICKETS \nTickets are just pay-what-you-like. – from £1.Available HERE or on the link below.  \nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-story-of-the-christmas-no-1-music-qa-with-marc-burrows/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Yalda Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Yalda celebration with Golestan Kids! ✨ \n\n\n\n\nYalda Night is a beautiful and important tradition for Persian-speaking families — a time to come together\, celebrate and create special memories with our children. \nDesigned especially for children under 5\, our Yalda celebration will be filled with festive decorations\, Persian stories and poems\, music\, fun activities and delicious Yalda treats. \nEach child must attend with at least one adult\, with a maximum of two adults per child. \nGolestan Kids is run entirely by volunteers. If you’d like to support the event\, you can donate any amount you feel comfortable with. Every contribution helps us with the cost of organising and running the celebration. ❤️ \nPlaces are limited\, so please make sure to book your Family Ticket in advance. \nWe can’t wait to celebrate Yalda with you and your little ones! \nEvent Times: 11:00am to 12:30pm on Saturday\, 12th December. \nTICKETS\nAll are welcome and tickets are pay-what-you-can! Available HERE \nSuggested donation of £10. All proceeds to Golestan Kids to assist with costs for the event. \nFamilies can donate whatever amount they may feel comfortable with.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/yalda-celebration/
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SUMMARY:Gig: The Blazing Snowmen
DESCRIPTION:Manchester quartet The Blazing Snowmen will launch a brand new book and perform live in a special show at the Henry Watson Music Library this Winter. \nThe history of the Blazing Snowmen goes back to the early 80s alternative scene in Manchester and had associations with Factory Records\, Marc Riley & the Creepers\, Intape Records\, Tools You Can Trust. \nThe band presents with diverse musical references\, as a backdrop to storytelling in forensic detail about our everyday lives. \nOn 12th December\, the Snowmen will launch a brand new book of their song lyrics with a show at the Music Library of Central Library. \nExpect lyric dissection and performances of some songs from the book (illustrated by local artist\, Helen Mandel). \nTICKETS \nTickets are just pay-what-you-like! Available HERE \nFor multiple tickets\, please repeat the eventbrite ordering process until you have the quantitiy you require. \nAny donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities. \nListen to The Blazing Snowmen on Bandcamp here: Music | The Blazing Snowmen
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/gig-the-blazing-snowmen/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
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SUMMARY:Author Q&A: 'The Edinburgh Fringe: The Showbiz Olympics'
DESCRIPTION:This Spring\, the Henry Watson Music Library at Central Library welcomes playwright\, journalist\, and performer Matthew Partridge to talk about his new book ‘The Edinburgh Fringe: The Showbiz Olympics‘. \nThe Edinburgh Fringe: The Showbiz Olympics is an insider’s guide into the mechanics\, triumphs\, and chaotic magic of the world’s largest arts festival. Drawing on first-hand experience and interviews with over 100 performers\, producers\, directors\, and critics—as well as around 50 audience members—the book reveals what it really takes to navigate and succeed at the Fringe. \nAs Matthew discusses his latest work\, expect exclusive insights and anecdotes from leading figures in theatre\, comedy\, and broadcasting\, who feature in the book\, including: \n\nFrancesca Moody (Olivier Award-winning producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer)\nLucy Moss & Toby Marlow (creators of the global smash-hit musical SIX)\nHenry Lewis\, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields (writers of The Play That Goes Wrong)\nComedians Arthur Smith and Ahir Shah\nCritic Kate Copstick and broadcaster Iain Dale\nA special contribution from Succession star Brian Cox\n\n+++ \nMatthew Partridge is an enthusiastic playwright and director; he has attended the Edinburgh Fringe every year since 2021 and has successfully put on shows since 2024. \nHis day job is Shares Editor of MoneyWeek\, Britain’s largest weekly investment magazine\, and he has written two books on investing Superinvestors and Investing Explained. He graduated from Durham and a Doctorate from the London School of Economics. \n+++ \nTICKETS \nTickets are just pay-what-you-can! Available HERE on the links below.  \nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries to assist with future activities.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/author-qa-the-edinburgh-fringe-the-showbiz-olympics/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
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SUMMARY:Love Stories etc Romance Festival 2027!!
DESCRIPTION:#LoveStoriesEtc Romance Literary Festival is back for its fourth spectacular year\, taking over Manchester Central Library on 10th-11th September 2027. \n\n\n\n\nWe’re cooking up the ultimate line‑up to bring you all the swoony\, bookish vibes you can handle – think electric author panels\, hands‑on creative sessions\, and industry‑expert workshops. Two joy-packed days. Endless inspiration. Join us. \nWe already have to following wonderful authors confirmed! \nBobby Palmer\, Tasneem Abdur-Rashid\, Ellie Barker\, Alice Murphy-Pyle\, Jasmine Burke\, Mike & Claire Gayle\, Lia Louis\, Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm\, Ellie McNicoll\, Josie Lloyd & Emlyn Rees\, Rufaro Faith Mazarura and Ela Jones. \nEARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW!! \n£35 FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND including booking fee!!
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/love-stories-etc-romance-festival-2027/
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