IN THE CITY - Manchester

(Source: Anonymous)

IN THE CITY is a sort of mini festival that runs for 3 days and is based in the heart of the northern quarter in Manchester. The festival plays host to hundreds of upcoming and unsigned bands, djs and artists over the multitude of venues in and around the northern quarter, aswell as holding a string of conferences and talks throughout the days.

ITC has been a huge success in Manchester for many many years and this year was no exception.

Some of the highlights:

Dog is Dead, O Children, Stricken City , Oh No Ono, Dignan Porch, D/R/U/G/S, Brown Brogues

As well as performances and talks there were a variety of films played over the 3 days one of which was

The Beat is the Law

"Eva Wood documents the end-of-the-century British music scene through the eyes of Jarvis Cocker, Richard Hawley and other sheffield natives. These post-punk musicians journey through Thatcher's politically charged 80's and, by accident or design, end up at the epicenter of Dance and Britpop"