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With the Manchester International Festival launching this month, and Liverpool becoming European Capital of Culture next year, the north is buzzing. But where is the region's true artistic capital? Paul de Noyer and Dave Haslam argue the case for two uniquely creative cities.

Northern soul: Liverpool

Northern soul: Liverpool

Scruffy, careless, brazen and kind, Liverpool is a city with soul, argues Paul du Noyer

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Northern soul: Manchester

Northern soul: Manchester

Manchester has always occupied a special place in British culture, says Dave Haslam

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