'If we don't open by autumn we won't be here next year': Manchester's iconic music venues and clubs still face a fight for survival

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If you'd walked around Manchester this time last year, seeing every shopper wearing a face mask would have felt completely bizarre.A lot has happened over the last few months, and as the country eases out of lockdown, there are a lot of 'new normals' to come to term with.Wearing a face mask inside a shop has now become a new reality of everyday life.As of today (July 24) a face covering must be worn inside a shop, supermarkets, and takeaway outlets across England.People will also need to wear a

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here"We’d like to thank our amazing staff for the hard work they’ve put in over the last decade since we re-opened back in 2009."The announcement follows the devastating news that music venues Deaf Institute and Gorilla would be closing down for good. Thousands of  gig-goers and musicians were mourning their loss  after the M.E.N reported the news on Thursday.

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coronavirus crisis, despite the government’s recent £1.57billion bailout for venues and arts spaces.“The Deaf Institute and Gorilla have been at the forefront of the music scene in Manchester for many years and it is with great sadness that we announce that we will not be reopening,” Roy Ellis, Mission Mars CEO and founder told Manchester Evening News.“This difficult decision has been made against the backdrop of COVID 19 and the enforced closure of all of our sites and with continued

Mission Mars confirmed this afternoon.

coronavirus crisis, despite the government’s recent £1.57billion bailout for venues and arts spaces.After rumours began swirling on social media that the venues could be closing, Mission Mars, the company behind both sites, confirmed the news earlier today (July 16).“The Deaf Institute and Gorilla have been at the forefront of the music scene in Manchester for many years and it is with great sadness that we announce that we will not be reopening,” Roy Ellis, Mission Mars CEO and founder told

Let the Music Play campaign, appealing for a £50m government rescue package.Around 90 per cent of grassroots venues are believed to be at risk of permanent closure.Deaf Institute has hosted countless intimate gigs and club nights since it opened in 2008, in a Grade-II listed building near Manchester Met University.Spread over three floors, with a bar and restaurant on the ground floor specialising in vegan food, it's known for its eclectic interiors, giant glitter ball, and for launching

straight to your inboxManchester United will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they travel to Crystal Palace on Thursday.United were unable to capitalise on the defeats suffered by Chelsea and Leicester City at the weekend when they faced Southampton on Monday, drawing the match 2-2 as the Saints grabbed a last-minute equaliser through Michael Obafemi.Instead of climbing up to third and going a point above Chelsea, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side remained in 5th but they still have a

straight to your inboxManchester United’s resurgence since lockdown hit a bump in the road when Michael Obafemi equalised in the dying seconds of Monday’s 2-2 draw with Southampton at Old Trafford.Chelsea’s subsequent 1-0 victory over Norwich City means Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are now four points behind the third-placed Blues.Crucially, however, United have the same number of points - 59 - as fourth-placed Leicester City and only trail the Foxes on goal difference.Such fine margins between

hereProsecutors told how Crowley, who didn't attend a scheduled trial in 2006, had been out drinking in the city centre.During the night the young woman felt 'uncomfortable' about Crowley's behaviour, as he put his arms around her and called her a 'sexy lady', prosecutor Charlotte Crangle said.The group went back to a house in Fallowfield after getting a takeaway in the early hours.Crowley began touching the woman's bottom.She told him to stop, but he said he 'didn't care'.At the house, Crowley

straight to your inboxManchester United great Gary Neville has issued a top-four prediction after his old team's blow at home to Southampton.The Reds were held to a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford, something which prevented Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men from jumping up to third in the Premier League.Chelsea have retained that spot and lead Leicester City and United by one point ahead of their clash at home to Norwich City.But despite the late blow for United when Southampton's Michael Obafemi struck,

straight to your inbox Alan Shearer has named Manchester United as the club most likely to secure a place in the Premier League's top four of those battling to finish in third and fourth. United missed the chance to move up to third in the Premier League after conceding a 96th-minute equaliser against Southampton at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox Nemanja Matic has urged Manchester United to keep their heads up and reiterated that Champions League qualification remains in their hands following a draw with Southampton.

straight to your inboxMaguire's frustration United captain Harry Maguire was unhappy as his side conceded a late goal to draw at home to Southampton. Michael Obafemi’s last-gasp equaliser ensured the game ended 2-2, a result which means United remain fifth and outside of the Champions League qualification places.

straight to your inbox Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes both issued defiant messages after Manchester United drew 2-2 with Southampton on Monday night. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side missed the chance to move up to third in the Premier League table after conceding a 96th-minute equaliser from Michael Obafemi.