Stephen Hanley

Bass player... House of all. Md Ant. Husband of the beautiful Máire

[Paul Hanley @hanleyPa]

Nymphs, shepherds and the Dalai Lama’s rider… my latest for Cult Manchester on the Free Trade Hall.

https://t.co/2nw7PBqOjx

[Route @Route_News]

Where did Half Man Half Biscuit get their name from? And what might an Elbow tribute band be called? A clip from Half Man Half Biscuit: An Appreciation, recorded at The CAT Club, streaming now on the RouteTV YouTube channel. Link in comments.

[Route @Route_News]

NEW ON ROUTE TV: Half Man Half Biscuit: An Appreciation. Steve Hill in conversation with Paul Hanley at The CAT Club talking all things HMHB, with Biscuit royalty in the audience contributing to the Q&A. https://t.co/NOpWQYJ8vY

[The Jase 🐶 🎸 🎥 @jasemonkey]

If everyone who follows me on here could take a second to share this I'm sure we could find this lovely doggie the perfect home.

https://t.co/hZ7pQ4SkM9

[Route @Route_News]

Issue #2 of Load o Bloody Nowt has arrived. It will be available from our stall at the Women of The Fall Weekender on Saturday and Sunday. See you there.

[Route @Route_News]

A Few Questions With Simon Wolstencroft. Si talks with Alejandro De Luna, he of the Manchester music map prints https://t.co/me4XU4SNRr

[The Jase 🐶 🎸 🎥 @jasemonkey]

Still trying to find a forever home for this beautiful young girl. Please share. She's got such a lovely personality.

https://t.co/hZ7pQ4SkM9

[Route @Route_News]

Preview of The Women of The Fall Weekender. This coming Saturday and Sunday https://t.co/s58DKLq0H2

[Louder Than Words @Lthanwordsfest]

Heads up! #louder2026 collaboration with @simonWolstencr1

You Can Drum But You Can't Hide Walking Tour of Manchester

Sat 14 Nov 10.30am
Sun 15 Nov 10.30am

NB
These tours are not included in Weekend or Day Passes.

Please book directly with Si here: https://t.co/LmGo1NtFYf

[Route @Route_News]

Badly Drawn Boy is the guest on the latest @OhBrotherShow There's much talk of his YTS work at Square One Studios in Bury, and a full account of the lead up to him recording 'Calendar' with The Fall, starting when Mark E Smith mistook his car for a taxi. https://t.co/oH6v94P5wk

[The Fall Futures and Pasts @fallfuturepast]

New episode of Si and Jackie's podcast has dropped. In it they reflect on their festival experience and the walking tour amongst other things. Listen here: https://t.co/rCGS0jA5wC

[Oh! Brother @OhBrotherShow]

We also hear the full story of how Mark E. Smith mistook him for a taxi driver outside Night and Day — complete with false teeth and a Pet Sounds cassette — leading to their collaboration on "Calendar" (+)

[Oh! Brother @OhBrotherShow]

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Manchester legend and Mercury Prize-winner Badly Drawn Boy to the show. Damon talks us through his days as a tape-op at Square One Studios, his years at music college, and how Springsteen and The Stranglers began his obsession with sound. (+)

[Route @Route_News]

Si and Jackie are back with a brand new episode of their podcast. There's a catch up of all that's been going on in Si's working life, including a great overview of Futures and Pasts Festival and more on Si's walking tours. A sonic treat, as always 🔉 https://t.co/InZyFebt8f

[Route @Route_News]

Full set of signed Paul Hanley books now in stock on our website.

[Louder Than Words @Lthanwordsfest]

Heads up! #louder2026 collaboration with @simonWolstencr1

You Can Drum But You Can't Hide Walking Tour of Manchester

Sat 14 Nov 10.30am
Sun 15 Nov 10.30am

NB
These tours are not included in Weekend or Day Passes.

Please book directly with Si here: https://t.co/LmGo1NtFYf

[Paul Hanley @hanleyPa]

An article for @TheNewWorldmag - why I’m dreading the new Beatles movies: https://t.co/p9rldWGHlz

[Paul Hanley @hanleyPa]

My latest for @TheNewWorldmag - my top 10 music books. For obvious reasons I didn't choose any @Route_News books. Sorry Steve. https://t.co/uz38qAVDib https://t.co/Ufb00xY1Hx

[Paul Hanley @hanleyPa]

Delighted to appear on the Manchester Scéalta' Podcast episode 1: ‘The Emerald End’, exploring the enduring Irish influence on Manchester United and the city.
Listen now on Spotify, YouTube or SoundCloud: ​​​​https://t.co/3ZlhBEEpVQ

[Louder Than Words @Lthanwordsfest]

Blimey! Just taking a look across all we've announced to date - there's still other events to add but #Louder2026 is looking like a belter!
Peruse and choose here and hope to see you in November!
Louder 2026 events to date: https://t.co/AHkoOC2s3c