Louder than Words

LOUDER THAN WORDS ANNOUNCE 2017 FESTIVAL FULL LINE-UP

Louder Than Words celebrates that essential, magical relationship between music and writing. Whether it’s Guy Garvey talking lyrics; Edwyn Collins performing his own music or Hugh Cornwell talking about life in The Stranglers, the Festival has something for anyone with a love for music, and the way words are used to inform and contribute to […]
This summer some of the most acclaimed live artists are taking over Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl for Sounds Of The City 2016. Opening the series on Friday 1st July for a special hometown show is one of Britain’s great vocalists and songwriters Guy Garvey. Guy Garvey has spent the last twenty five years as a member […]

BADLY DRAWN BOY ANNOUNCED AS SPECIAL GUEST FOR GUY GARVEY CONCERT

SOUNDS OF THE CITY TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY

Next summer some of the most acclaimed live artists and shows including Guy Garvey, Haçienda Classical, James Bay, Stereophonics and Catfish And The Bottlemen are taking over Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl throughout July 2016 for Sounds of the City. Guy Garvey – Friday 1st July Hacienda Classical – Saturday 2nd July James Bay – Wednesday 6th […]
Now in its third year, Louder Than Words festival of music and writing grows louder each year.  Over the last two years the festival has welcomed music characters such as Jah Wobble (PiL), Tim Burgess (The Charlatans), Viv Albertine (The Slits) Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers), Guy Garvey (Elbow) and Edwyn Collins to Manchester, talking all […]

LOUDER THAN WORDS RETURNS FOR ITS THIRD YEAR

GUY GARVEY, TIM BURGESS AND EDWYN COLLINS SET TO APPEAR AT LOUDER THAN WORDS FESTIVAL

Guy Garvey, Edwyn Collins and Tim Burgess are the among the big names set to appear at the second Louder than Words festival in Manchester next month. The festival, which is a collection of talks, discussion events and live gigs, takes place at the Palace Hotel, on November 14, 15 and 16. Highlights of the […]
As we all know, all good things must come to an end, and not only is Sunday the last day for Festival No 6, but also the dry weather has decided to pack up a day early and head elsewhere. The rain isn’t leathering it down, but it’s enough to warrant that the waterproof coat […]

IN-DEPTH REVIEW: FESTIVAL NO. 6 – DAY 3