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Music News UK: Rock music photographer Karen McBride celebrates 30 years of music history

More than three decades of Manchester music history – from unsigned bands in underground venues to Robbie Williams on tour and legendary guitarist Scotty Moore – will go on display at Manchester Central Library, this autumn.

Photographer, author and North Manchester storyteller Karen McBride will present Just a Girl from North Manchester: A Photographic Exhibition from 4 September to 31 December 2026.

For McBride, whose journey began on a North Manchester council estate, seeing her life’s work displayed just three miles from where she grew up is a poignant homecoming.

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Chandler Marie to release new single Embers

Rising Nashville artist Chandler Marie is set to drop her new single Embers on Friday, August 14, building on the momentum of last month’s release Supposed to Be Easy along with her recent Bluebird Cafe debut. The new track turns late-night attraction into a modern country anthem, capturing that familiar space between chemistry and consequence.

While the hook and energy make it instantly fun, the story underneath is honest and relatable – two people drawn to a spark they know may burn out, but can’t seem to resist.

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Music News UK: Manchester Camerata to perform Brian Eno’s Music for Airports as part of Here We Are

Between Tuesday 15 and Sunday 20 September, Manchester Camerata is on the move once more, bringing its internationally acclaimed musicians to perform free concerts and pop-up performances in unexpected public spaces across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester to literally say: Here We Are!

Free pop-up music performances across all ten boroughs in Greater Manchester in unusual and unexpected places including Manchester Airport’s T2, Manchester Museum, Stretford Carpark and Bolton Library.

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Classical Pianist Francesco Piemontesi announces new album of Brahms Piano Concerto No.1

On 23 July, Swiss-Italian pianist Francesco Piemontesi announces a new recording of Brahms’ monumental Piano Concerto No. 1 to be released on 11 September.

Recorded live in December 2025, and paired with Brahms’ Six Piano Pieces, Op. 118, the album will be released on Pentatone and available on CD and all streaming services.

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Grammy Award winning Lorne Balfe composes score for The Cat In The Hat

London, UK [23 JULY 2026] — GRAMMY-winning, Emmy and BAFTA-nominated composer Lorne Balfe has been announced as the composer for Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s upcoming animated feature The Cat in the Hat, set for global theatrical release in November 2026.

Composer Lorne Balfe

Balfe composed the original score for the highly anticipated film, bringing his expansive experience across blockbuster filmmaking, television and gaming to one of the most iconic properties in family entertainment. The project marks a major new chapter for Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and a fresh cinematic reimagining of Dr. Seuss’ beloved classic.

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