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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Courteeners - Caught on Camera

‘I’m not famous. But I can’t go to the chippy’: Courteeners’ Liam Fray on filling stadiums, defying extinction – and wearing M&S pants

He launched a guitar band just as the world was moving on. But they still went stratospheric. Fray talks about uniting Manchester after the attacks – and writing his first single on a Fred Perry comp slip

The Guardian - UK

Kendal Calling 2025 reveals huge line-up including The Prodigy and Courteeners

The Lake District festival will feature more than 80 performers and takes place over four days

Evening Standard

Kendall Calling 2025 line-up includes headliners Courteeners, Fatboy Slim, The Prodigy and Kaiser Chiefs

Kendall Calling is celebrating its 20th year with a stellar line-up next year.

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‘I feel sorry for London bands’: Why England’s North West is guitar hero utopia

While their London counterparts are struggling, bands like Courteeners and Blossoms are thriving. Michael Hann speaks to the musicians, politicians, and industry figures about what makes this corner of the country so hospitable for burgeoning guitar groups looking to make a splash

The Independent UK

FIVE people arrested during The Courteeners major Heaton Park gig

The gig kicked off a weekend packed with events at Heaton Park

Manchester Evening News

Review: The Courteeners at Heaton Park 'another triumphant homecoming'

The Manchester band delivered another memorable homecoming at Heaton Park on Friday night

Manchester Evening News

Delays on Heaton Park's tram line ahead of Courteeners gig after 'medical emergency'

Fans could be hit by disruption

Manchester Evening News

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Parklife police make pills and knife arrest as top cop warns criminals 'don't bother coming'

The Courteeners are set to play a huge home-coming gig in front of 40,000 fans tonight, before Parklife itself kicks off tomorrow

Manchester Evening News

Second week of travel chaos in Manchester as tram strikes to hit Parklife, The Weeknd and The Courteeners fans

Strikes will wreak havoc on the thousands attending events at the Etihad Stadium, Heaton Park and the AO Arena, as well as Soccer Aid at Old Trafford

Manchester Evening News

Courteeners at Heaton Park - stage times, support acts, travel advice, setlist

The sold out show will see 40,000 descend on Heaton Park on Friday night

Manchester Evening News

‘There’s civic pride involved’: the UK acts scoring No 1 albums thanks to regional fanbases

The likes of the Reytons, the Lathums, the Courteeners and Jamie Webster are all hitting big on the strength of local support that isn’t always mirrored nationally – but is it limiting?

The Guardian - UK

Tramlines Festival headliners announced as Courteeners and Richard Ashcroft

The final wave of weekend tickets will go on sale this Friday, February 3 at midday

Manchester Evening News

Tramlines Festival 2023: The Courteeners join line up for Sheffield's 'biggest party'

Legendary rockers The Courteeners will return to Tramlines Festival later this year, four years after last playing at Hillsborough Park, with the likes of The Sugababes

Daily Mirror

Courteeners celebrate record-breaking album at Liam Fray's own NQ bar - and iconic boozer

It was a night out on the tiles for Liam and the band after making UK chart history

Manchester Evening News

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Courteeners make UK chart history with first number one album - 15 years after release

Frontman Liam said: "Good things come to thems that wait"

Daily Record

Scots singer Rianne Downey 'elated' as she prepares to support Courteeners' Liam Fray

The singer, from Bellshill, said she's delighted to be supporting Liam at Friday's gig.

Manchester Evening News

The big gigs, festivals, musicals and events to look forward to in Manchester in 2023

It’s a busy and exciting 12 months for Manchester with lots to look forward to

Manchester Evening News

Blossoms' early Christmas surprise for fans at last night's Manchester gig

The band were back on stage last night

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Manchester Evening News

Courteeners announce huge Heaton Park gig for summer 2023

The Middleton rock band will return to Heaton Park for a landmark moment in their career

Manchester Evening News

Street photographer makes Manchester Miniature in novel new project

Gisela has set up scenes with miniature models including such iconic places as Salfords Lads Club and The Hacienda.

Manchester Evening News

The Courteeners, DMA's and The Lathums rock at Neighbourhood Weekender - Day One review

Saturday marked the return of festivals to the North West as Neighbourhood Weekender arrived at Warrington Victoria's Park

Manchester Evening News

Eight Manchester gigs to book tickets for in May - plus Neighbourhood Weekender

Fans can still get tickets for Little Mix, JoJo, Bloc Party and Pet Shop Boys

Manchester Evening News

Neighbourhood Weekender Festival 2022 announces stage splits

Headliners include Manchester’s own Courteeners and Blossoms, as well as big names such as Kasabian and Manic Street Preachers

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