SimonBland, Author at Northern Noise

CULTURE: Red State screening and Kevin Smith Q+A, Manchester Odeon Printworks, Sept 14th

August 22, 2011

Director and podcast king Kevin Smith brings his chilling new movie Red State to Manchester…

PREVIEW: Bingley Music Live, Myrtle Park, 2nd-4th September

August 21, 2011

Northern Noise writer Emma Stone explains why Leeds festival shouldn’t be the last summer event in your outdoor music diary…

INTERVIEW: Bob Ingersoll – Project Nim Review

August 11, 2011

Having made its UK debut at last month’s Sheffield’s Doc Fest, Project Nim is shaping up to be THE documentary of 2011. We watched the movie and sat down with interviewee Bob Ingersoll to discuss Nim’s unique story…

CULTURE: Daniel Johnston: Story of an Artist, 11th Aug-7th Oct, Incognito Gallery, Manchester

August 5, 2011

Daniel Johnston brings his otherworldly art to the heart of Manchester…

NEWS: Laura Marling to tour UK Cathedrals, will play Manchester in October

August 5, 2011

Twice Mercury nominated artist Laura Marling returns to Manchester this October as part of a UK tour with a twist. The 21 year old…

INTERVIEW: Saoirse Ronan star of Studio Ghibli’s Arrietty

August 3, 2011

Studio Ghibli’s Arrietty can be found at The Cornerhouse Manchester this month. We talked to Arrietty herself Saoirse Ronan about her love of cartoons…