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The Manchester Music Walkabout
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Manchester’s music scene is legendary, shaping the sound of generations and influencing artists worldwide. This tour takes you on a journey through the city’s rich musical history, visiting key locations tied to bands like The Smiths, Joy Division, Oasis, and The Stone Roses. With stories, insights, and a specially curated playlist, it’s the perfect way to experience Manchester’s enduring musical legacy.
The Manchester Music Walkabout
Manchester’s music scene is legendary, shaping the sound of generations and influencing artists worldwide. This tour takes you on a journey through the city’s rich musical history, visiting key locations tied to bands like The Smiths, Joy Division, Oasis, and The Stone Roses. With stories, insights, and a specially curated playlist, it’s the perfect way to experience Manchester’s enduring musical legacy.
Overview
Manchester’s famous musical legacy comes to life in this walking tour around the city, which will take you from the 1960s to the present day. Treading in the footsteps of everyone from Joy Division to Oasis, you’ll explore venues and locations that were pivotal to the stories of Manchester’s most explosive bands, led by an expert guide who’ll provide unique insights and plenty of laughs.
Starting at The Bridgewater Hall and including a number of the city’s most storied venues, the tour will leave you with a rich knowledge of Manchester’s musical history, taking in The Smiths, The Bee Gees, The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Oasis, New Order, Joy Division, 10cc, The Hollies, James, The Fall, Elbow, John Cooper Clarke and more.
Whether you’re a seasoned gig goer or this is your first encounter with Manchester’s music scene, all knowledge levels are welcome, and you’re guaranteed to learn something new.
No stone will be left unturned as you explore the sites where hit songs were written, where legendary gigs took place, and where more than a few drunken antics were had. All while listening to the music that those places helped create, with a curated playlist prepared especially for your tour.
But it’s not all about the past. Manchester’s musical story is still being written, and the tour will also shine a light on present day artists who are doing things a little differently. You’ll leave not only with countless stories and anecdotes about Manchester’s musical legacy, but with a new wave of bands and artists to explore when you get home.
Time and again Manchester has birthed the world’s most exciting bands, scenes and stories, and this tour places you at the very heart of them.
Highlights
- Explore key locations linked to Manchester’s music history.
- Hear fascinating stories about legendary artists and bands.
- Visit sites that played a crucial role in shaping the city’s sound.
- Receive a curated playlist to enjoy before and after the tour.
What's included
- A specially curated playlist sent upon booking.
- Expert-led guided walking tour.
- Food and drink
- Transportation to and from the walking tour
- Umbrellas
Additional Information
The tour will take place come rain or shine but please dress accordingly. Umbrellas will not be provided. While fully accessible this walking tour could include uneven surfaces. Comfortable footwear is advised.
As part of your booking for the upcoming Manchester Music Walkabout, Jonathan Schofield has put together a curated a playlist of music to get you in the mood ahead of your tour. The playlist can be found via the following link:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1fBlmFYSVBbCXtEYNFJJbJ?si=5Olf5692RvWWudp6FTOkJw
Cancellation policy
You may cancel or modify your booking up to 24 hours before the event start time for a full refund.
