Manchesters streets and venues were busier than usual over the weekend with the annual In The City conference drawing hundreds of hopeful artists to the northern capital for three days and nights of gigs, label showcases and parties.
The live music aspect of Anthony Wilson and Yvette Livesey's music conference has earned a deserved reputation as a shopwindow to new talent and this year attracted the usual pool of publishers, record labels and managers who were in town to see the latest batch of music hopefuls.
Despite commencing on Saturday, Sunday is traditionally one of the busiest nights and last night saw hotly tipped Mancunian Twisted Wheel, teenage out The Naturals and Noah And The Whale draw A&R staff out in numbers.
Fringe events this year have included gigs from LCD Soundsystem, Sunshine Underground and Scouting For Girls who headlined Xfm's Breakthough stage last night. Last night also saw international showcases for Australia and Italy.
The music continues today with Sam Isaac, Nut Bros, Elle s'appelle, The Alones and Sergeant among those garnering interest. In The City concludes tomorrow.
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