News
26th June 2007
Webisodes are Not Part Of
With only 2 days to go a very exciting event has signed up. The Spinneyhead blog team have been working on a serial and the first episode launches on the 29th June. If you're lucky enough to have a computer check it out! There's a link on the listings.
20th June 2007
Art Attack
In yet another example of the eclectic nature of our festival we have two new events finalised today. The first is Blank Canvas; an exhibition in a disused space by Manchester students. The second is an Emek (internationally renowned rock poster artist) retrospective at the Richard Goodall Gallery. So we have students promoting an artist at the top of his game, and he's promoting them. Exactly what this festival is all about.
17th June 2007
NOT CAST - Radio Show Download
The Not News Radio show is not content with ruling the airwaves every Monday 3-4pm (96.9 or listen live www.allfm.org) but you can now down load the Not Cast at http://notcast.btpodshow.com includes bonus tracks from bands, The Browns and Ragz.
15th June 2007
Girls Girls Girls
Girls on film have organised an exciting and interesting afternoon of work by women artists of all kinds—filmmakers, musicians, DJs, visual artists, photographers, painters, dancers, performance artists, actors, poets, whatever you can think of that is made bywomen or promotes women, from around the UK and beyond! See our listings for full details
14th June 2007
Lady Boys of Bangkok are Not Part Of
The international Phenomena are setting up camp in our festival to provide an exciting event combing the heady spice of Bangkok's exotic nightlife with the glamorous showgirl appeal of Las Vegas. Check our listings for more details.
13th June 2007
Its Another Planet
Another Planet the great night at South. DJs Dave Haslam (XFM) and Ben Livingstone are now officially Not Part of Manchester International Festival. So much so,so that if you quote “I’m Not Part of Manchester International Festival” before 11pm you get in for just a quid! See our listings for full details.
12th June 2007
MEN Article
MEN ran an article on the Not Part of Manchester International Festival click here to read the full article.
11th June 2007
Fair Trade Laughs
Not only have Nexus got a fantastic exhibition on during the festival but they are also hosting a comedy in support of fair trade.
9th June 2007
Two New Events Added!
Edging us ever closer to our target of 50 events come two more additions to the movement. Not content with DJing at one of our events Penny Farthing have added their wednesday night residency at The Bay Horse as a NPMIF event. Stroon have added their exhibition of Ian Tilton's work to our massive also. A manchester legend who was there clicking away when it all went down, we are glad to be showing some never before seen work as NPMIF. Check the listings for more details.
4th June 2007
Not News Radio Show Goes Live!
Not Part of Manchester International Festival and ALL FM have linked together to promote this fantastic festival, by offering a weekly radio show playing nothing but official Npmif bands, play readings and interviews from artists and comedians. Tune in every Monday 3 - 4pm on ALL FM 96.9 or listen online at www.allfm.org
out NPmif.
1st June 2007
Penetration
We have some very established nights as Not Part Of events now. Which is great. And it's also great to have an event that is starting during our festival. And Penetration is such a night. A night of F**KING ROCK! See the listings for more details.
29th May 2007
The Ushers Take The Stage
Three ushers from the Library Theatre have written a play about ushers hijacking the stage during a performance. Better to write about it than actually do it. See the listings for more details.
26th May 2007
Monster's Everywhere
Create your own Monster. A very interesting and exciting new media event which will run throughout the festival. Look out for their flyers. See listings for more details.
23rd May 2007
A Classic
3 Ducks Theatre Company are including 4 performances or Harold Pinter's, The Dumb Waiter. The piece is just an hour long and stars two great Manchester Actors. See listings for more details.
21st May 2007
The Kings Arm
The Kings Arms, Salford is now officially Not Part of Manchester International Festival. They've got a great line up of events including an all day Bob Dylan do. See listings for more details.
16th May 2007
What do you call a Frog and a Bucket?
The Frog and Bucket, an instituation for stand up comedy are offering a fantastic line up during the Npmif. See listings for more details.
14th May 2007
Life's a Drag
No Attitude Theatre are showing their new piece Someone Borrowed, Someone's Blue at the Birdcage. Check the listings for more details.
11th May 2007
A Real Mix of New Events
Comedy Balloon has inflated into the NPmif. An unpredictable and exciting night of stand up. Also 2029 have announced their fantastic evening offering live visuals and short films.
9th May 2007
Three New Events Added
Busy day as three events show the foresight and wisdom to sign up. Quizimodo is Manchester's oddest quiz night, conveniently taking place at Odder. Crash is live drum & bass, techno and reggae, with the hottest local DJ talent around. Monster Monster is a sleazecore institution in Manchester. See the listings for more details.
7th May 2007
I'm so Indie - Headliner Announced
I'm so Indie (my band wouldn't play Manchester International Festival even if they asked, which they haven't) have announced the headline act to their bill on 14th July at Dry Bar. To a line up that already includes the Generalissimos, Band(ism) and Onions, Air Cav have been added as the headliner. Check the listings for more details.
1st May 2007
Nexus Time, Gentlemen Please
'Last Orders' is the latest addition to our listings. Taking place at Nexus on Dale St, Northern Quarter, the exhibition is a look at the changing face of Manchesters nightlife from the demise of traditional pubs to a glam and decadent night on the town. The venue itself will be transformed into a night out! Check the listings for more details.
30th April 2007
20 Bands, 2 Days
A busy day for us with another event being announced. A great 2 day event at the Castle with loads of North West Bands showing us what they've got. And even better than that it's free but if you do want to donate money to the event it's all for charity.
30th April 2007
Manchester Confidential Covers NPMIF
NPMIF hits the internet headlines! It goes into detail about our ethos and also gives a taster of a few of the events. The main thing is that the website is there so we are all being promoted! To read it click here.
30th April 2007
Newsletter Launches
Today we sent out our newsletter to those with the foresight to be a not or have subscribed to it. A weekly dose of info and listings of all that our 'not' festival will offer being sent to inboxes every monday. If you want to subscribe go to 'Get Involved Now!' .
23rd April 2007
The Castle Becomes NPMIF
A good day for NPMIF as The Castle takes the vow and brings with it 4 events with one more to be confirmed. Check the listings for more details and keep your eyes peeled for that last event.
20th April 2007
I’m So Indie Line up Details
I'm So Indie (my band wouldn’t play Manchester International Festival if they asked, which they haven’t) have announced some line up details.
Glastonbury unsigned finalists: Onions
White masked audio art project: Band(ism)
Armoured pop command: The Generalissimos
There should be one more name to add and then a poster with a long title to look forward to.
18th April 2007
Taurus Announced as a Hub Venue
A hub venue is one which has the foresight and enthusiasm to ensure that every event under its roof between 29th June & 15th July is 'not part of Manchester International Festival'. Taurus is an excellent venue for art, theatre, music and much more.
16th April 2007
WEBSITE LAUNCHES!!! - With much fanfare and a little trepidation we set our new offspring off in to the world wide web. Your place to find out what else is going on in this fantastic city during the MIF. Events will be added daily so watch this space!
15th April 2007
New event added! Music in the BathTub, Tuesday 10th July 8.30pm at Trof Northern Quarter. Ragz, Risa Hall, Tom Kerswill plus special guests. £5
