Northern Soul
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.
In Northern Soul
Northern soul: Liverpool
- By Paul du Noyer
- 21 June 2007
Scruffy, careless, brazen and kind, Liverpool is a city with soul, argues Paul du Noyer
Northern soul: Manchester
- By Dave Haslam
- 21 June 2007
Manchester has always occupied a special place in British culture, says Dave Haslam
