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There’s more to our music than Oasis, says Manchester mayor

Bev Craig pledges £2m in funding to nurture local artists by improving access to rehearsal and production space The Manchester mayor, Bev Craig, has said…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by The Guardian

11 Oct 2026, 17:30 IST Updated 1 hour ago 1 min read 0 views

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The Guardian reports: Bev Craig pledges £2m in funding to nurture local artists by improving access to rehearsal and production space The Manchester mayor, Bev Craig, has said the city’s music scene is about more than just Oasis, as she announced funding to nurture a diverse range of local artists, be they “guitar bands or not”.

This politics story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Oasis, Greater Manchester and Bev Craig.

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Location: United Kingdom · Europe
Reported by: The Guardian
First reported: 11 Oct 2026, 17:30 IST
Key names: Oasis, Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, Manchester
Section: Politics
Figure cited: Craig pledged the £2m investment funding in Greater Manchester, as the city region hosted a conference for the creative industries at MediaCity in Salford. (The Guardian)