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Manchester's Hacienda opened on 21st May 1982

Which artists played at the Haçienda in Manchester?

Nothing But Thieves' Conor Mason performs in Stockholm in 2025

Nothing But Thieves share euphoric new single Evolution, described as a "love letter" to their fans

Members of the England squad with New Order at The Sol Mill in Berkshire, March 1990: (back) Chris Waddle, Steve McMahon, John Barnes, Peter Beardsley, Des Walker, Gillian Gilbert & Stephen Morris; (front) Peter Hook, Keith Allen & Factory's Tony Wilson.

Why did New Order record World In Motion for the 1990 World Cup?

New Order

Paul McCartney performs at The O2 Arena, London in 2024

Paul McCartney is baffled by influencers: "I just don't really get it."

Manic Street Preachers in July 1998: Sean Moore, James Dean Bradfield and Nicky Wire

Manic Street Preachers' Everything Must Go at 30: the stories behind the songs

Manic Street Preachers

Paul McCartney

Why does Paul McCartney not take selfies with fans? Get The Beatles legend's latest stance

Dave Grohl performs at Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in 2025

Dave Grohl reveals which Foo Fighters song he thinks has the most cringe lyrics

One of Paul Weller's finest lines... from The Jam's That's Entertainment

Paul Weller’s greatest ever lyrics

Paul Weller

The Strokes Albert Hammond Jr at Austin City Limits Festival in 2025

Albert Hammond Jr. defends The Strokes' Reality Awaits: 'It’s my favourite album we’ve ever done'

Will Ferrell and Chad Smith on Saturday Night Live on 15th May 2026

Watch RHCP's Chad Smith hijack Will Ferrell's SNL monologue

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Nothing But Thieves Perform In Milan in 2022

Nothing But Thieves tease return with Evolution single, ask fans to "join the pack" for "something special"

Richard Ashcroft, Blossoms and Kaiser Chiefs are among the acts set for Neighbourhood Weekender 2026

Neighbourhood Weekender 2026: Headliners, line-up, stage times & more

Muse press image 2026

Muse share dramatic new single Hexagons from their forthcoming album The Wow! Signal

Muse

The Strokes' Nick Valensi at ACL Fest in 2025

Why is Nick Valensi taking a "temporary break" from The Strokes?

Covering Joy Division: The Killers took on Shadowplay and Nine Inch Nails reworked Dead Souls.

The 10 most essential Joy Division cover versions

Joy Division

Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher

Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher make The Times Rich List for the first time

Courteeners' Liam Fray at Truck Festival 2025

Liam Fray at 41: Facts about the Courteeners frontman on his birthday