Category Archives: Interview
Backing Bobby
At the age of 13, little Bobby Charlton moved to Manchester. “It was black and I thought it was so miserable,” he recalls. However, 58 years later the man whose name is now synonymous with football has a somewhat more complimentary opinion of Britain’s third largest city. Continue reading
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Proud to be Trans (and Labour)
Last spring world famous comedian and actor Eddie Izzard visited the University of Manchester to take part in an exclusive Q+A session with Culture Minister, Andy Burnham. After the event, described by hosts Manchester Labour Students as “a sign of the strength of the Labour Club”, I caught up with Izzard to ask about European integration, transvestism and those de-gendered toilet signs… Continue reading
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Interview: Roisin Murphy
“I walk a bit of a tight-rope as a performer. I’m trying to say something complex, not simple – so I don’t rock up looking like a rock ‘n’ roll cliché, it doesn’t interest me.” Continue reading
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Interview: House of Lords
House of Lords comes across as the most self-deprecating, down-to-earth bass player you’re ever likely to…hear on the radio.
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Interview: Tim Wheeler
I chatted to Ash frontman Tim Wheeler about touring, students and pyromania. Continue reading
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Especially for you
“I’m starting to fashion my persona into something different and I’m becoming a bit more of a man to people than just a boy.” Continue reading
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He’s Truly Scrumptious
Conley’s popularity goes hand in hand with his likeability, but at times he prefers to shy away from the limelight. Continue reading
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