Tony Wilson

Andy Burnham on how Manchester is “galvanising” the music industry against Westminster’s “deaf ears”

“The government must not take this industry for granted”, the mayor told NME – asking for issues around Brexit and grassroots venues to be taken seriously

28th November 2023

Paul Morley to write new biography on Factory Records head Tony Wilson

'From Manchester With Love' is "the biography of a man who became eponymous with his city"

15th July 2021

In The City music conference cancelled

The Manchester event is said to return in 2012

28th June 2011

Peter Saville-designed memorial headstone for Tony Wilson unveiled

Factory Records cohorts Saville and Ben Kelly designed the stone

26th October 2010

Tony Wilson honoured by Manchester Council

The Factory Records mogul has been given the freedom of the city posthumously

4th December 2008

Haçienda club doors join museum collection

The entrance of famous club reopens as exhibit

30th July 2008

Massive Manchester gathering celebrates late icon of city

The Charlatans, New Order and Irvine Welsh pay tribute to Tony Wilson

22nd June 2008

Final names confirmed for Tony Wilson tribute

The 24-hour event is taking place this weekend

20th June 2008

Tony Wilson Experience asks for volunteers for 24-hour debate

'Creative' individuals asked to join in

1st May 2008

Tony Wilson to be honoured with 24-hour ‘conversation’ party

Manchester luminaries to come together for all-night talk-athon

24th March 2008