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And on the seventh day, God created Manchester...or so the saying goes in what is often referred to as England’s ‘second city’. This playful misappropriation was coined by fans of the ‘Madchester’ music scene of the 1980s/1990s, when Manchester bands such as the Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, New Order and James were packing out venues across the country and regularly topping the music charts. Indeed, at various points in history it may have seemed as though Manchester was at the very centre of the universe. Situated in the north-west of England with a population of some half a million people, Manchester is no New York or Tokyo, but there certainly seems to be something in the water there, given its propensity for producing world class musicians and sports people. In the 1960s and 1970s, Mancunian bands such as the Hollies and Freddie and the Dreamers were selling millions of records to fans all over the world, whilst the Bee Gees played a pivotal part in the global phenomenon that was disco music. Another Manchester band called Herman’s Hermits even outsold the mighty Beatles in 1965, shifting in excess of ten million records in just over six months. Since then, Manchester has produced internationally acclaimed acts such as the Smiths, Take That, Simply Red, David Gray and Oasis. That’s before we even discuss the Buzzcocks, who released the first ever independent-label punk record in 1977. For visitors to Manchester, music should feature highly on their tourist ‘to do’ list. There are countless live music venues such as ‘The Roadhouse’, ‘Band on the Wall’ and ‘Night and Day’, where you can take in new and long-established acts. Music and Manchester certainly go hand in hand. Manchester could well be the capital of the football world too. Manchester United is one of the most decorated football clubs on the planet and certainly one of the most famous, and they are often said to be the most valuable sports team in the world too, in terms of revenue. Across the city, there’s also Manchester City who are one of the richest clubs on the planet thanks to a recent takeover. To get a match ticket for either of the Manchester teams isn’t easy, but if you time your trip to coincide with a domestic cup match, you might just be in luck, as many of the season ticket holders don’t bother with matches in the earlier rounds of the FA and League Cup competitions. So, for a city that’s home to a mere half a million people, the UK’s ‘capital of the north’ certainly seems to punch above its weight. As a city that’s famous the world over, Manchester flights are always in great demand, with daily arrivals from across the globe. It may be worth sipping some tap water when in town - you may find that your musical ability or footballing skills come on leaps and bounds! Disclaimer: The information contained within this article is the opinion of the author and is intended purely for information and interest purposes only. It should not be used to make any decisions or take any actions. Any links are included for information purposes only.
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