We love bringing breadth & depth to Louder!

Join NICK SOULSBY on Sun 15th Nov, 6pm at @innsideuk Manchester.

Telling the story of The New Blockaders’ work from the groundbreaking 1982 LP Changez Les Blockeurs to their most recent Antibox

Tickets/info: tinyurl.com/2ejfd49d

A brilliant journey through the people, music, places & environment of Manchester Music.
Join us at #Louder2026
Sun 15 Nov, 2pm @innsideuk Manchester
#MikePickering in conversation with @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social
The untold story of a true musical pioneer.
All tickets: tinyurl.com/yt8h5mx5

Our second Belfast Belter for Getting Louder in Belfast!
15-17 January, 2027 at The Harrison: Chambers of Distinction

Join the brilliant @stu_bailie in conversation with Trouble Songs: The Next Chapter

All Passes & info (inc options with accommodation): tinyurl.com/2msaftvs

Another great event for #louder2026!
A year of waiting and we're over the moon that @JonnPenney joins us in conversation this year!
Sunday 14 November, 2.15pm
The Story of @Nedsatomictweet
Tickets: tinyurl.com/y7kku4xc

Really looking forward to this event at Louder in November 👍❤️

I bought the Beatles’ manager’s little black book — this is what it reveals

www.thetimes.com/article/eec0...

Well, well, well... What a Festival Finale we have in store!

Join JOHN FOXX in conversation with Louder's @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social

Sunday 15th November, 8pm at The Innside, Manchester.

All tickets and info: tinyurl.com/bdfanzh3

Soooo looking forward to Friday 13th November, 6.30pm at The Innside, Manchester
Join NICK HEYWARD in conversation with @LordWakering at #Louder2026, celebrating Nick’s new autobiography FANTASTIC DAYS!
All tickets & info: tinyurl.com/yc4jexz9

Here a Louder we love a bit of Manchester Music History

Why not join author @PeterWadsworth and @StrawberryNorth founder Peter Tattersall in conversation & discover more at this treat of an event?

Sun 15 Nov, 12 noon @innsideuk

All tickets & info: tinyurl.com/y7kzfus8

What a great event for #Louder2026

Join @SylvPatterson in conversation with @e17RnR_books on her brilliant new book: I’m Not with the Man - A Writer’s Life with the Music Mavericks

Sat 14 Nov, 8.15pm @innsideuk Manchester

All tickets: tinyurl.com/3cdxhna3

Why not try something different? This will be great!
Steve Mason in conversation with @LordWakering
Failure is Always an Option. Glorious Adventures on The Beta Band Front Line & Other Tales
Sat 14 Nov, 6.15pm @innsideuk Manchester.
All tickets &info: tinyurl.com/y8x4mujn

Well, Louder wouldn't be Louder without @GrantMcPheeFilm
Join Grant with @RyanLewisWalker talking about his new book 'A Scene Within a Scene: Scottish Independent Music 1992-2001'
What a treat!!
Sat 14 Nov, 4.15pm, @innsideuk Manchester.
All tickets: tinyurl.com/2upvjvrm

Neil Storey has spent almost fifty years at the heart of the music industry, behind-the-scenes at the iconic Island Records. Listen to him share incredible stories & insights at this year's @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social in #Manchester.
Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-island... #booksky

Our first announcement for our 'GETTING LOUDER IN BELFAST!' weekend...
MARCO PIRRONI will be in conversation with @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social 16th JANUARY 2027 at The Harrison: Chambers of Distinction.
All Weekend Passes (inc with accommodation options) available here: tinyurl.com/2msaftvs

What a treat!
Join JAMES BRIGGS with Iain McDermott talking all about his epic adventure 'From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads' - A Bowie Odyssey & a cycle trail with a difference! @iconbooks
Sat 14 Nov, 6pm @innsideuk Manchester
All tickets & info: tinyurl.com/yabz67tv

Something to lighten a November evening!

Over the moon to announce that @nigelplaner1.bsky.social will be joining us in conversation with #ChristopherEccleston

6pm, Sat 14th Nov at The Innside, Manchester.

'Young Once: A Life Less Heavy'

All tickets and info: tinyurl.com/mud87sca

Our annual music writing panel is back with a vengeance - come join the debate! A MUST for anyone interested in music writing, or getting into writing about music

'Dancing About Architecture'

Sat 14 Nov, 12.15pm at The Innside, Manchester.

All tickets: tinyurl.com/38j2cew9

Don’t miss out on our annual #ClubCulture panel!

One Foot in the Rave: Representations & Reputations of the Club Scene with Simon Morrison in the Chair + @graemepark.bsky.social & #SteveMachin

Join us, Fri 13 Nov, 6.30pm Manchester

All tickets: tinyurl.com/3zbrcnkw

Now THIS will be BRILLIANT!
So pleased Cathi Unsworth will be joining us with a History of #Goth including music, VTs & images
In conversation with @RyanLewisWalker
Saturday 14 November, 6.15pm at The Innside, Manchester
All tickets: tinyurl.com/3zpenskb

Thanks so much to everyone who has volunteered for #Louder2026.
You should all now have details of your shifts and confirmation of the Volunteer Training session later this month.
Please check your emails (including Spam)!
Roll on 13-15 November! 💖👍