Manchesters In The City To Go Ahead

Manchester’s In The City event is to go ahead this October despite the recent death of its founder Tony Wilson.

The musical festival will now operate under the name of ‘It’s A Brand New Dance, But We Don’t Know Its Name’ – which are the opening lines to David Bowie’s, ‘Fashion’ – as a tribute to Wilson.

Wilson, who died of a heart attack on August 10th, co-founded ‘In The City’ alongside his wife, Yvette in 1992 and the event went on to help launch the careers of bands, such as, Oasis, Radiohead and Muse.

According to a statement, the future of the event has never been in doubt, with Wilson and his wife discussing its future prior to his death.

"Before his death – in conversations with his partner and ITC co-founder Yvette – the decision was made between them to carry on no matter what happened,” explained a spokesperson.

“So instead it’ll be the informed, irreverent, intellectual and most of all inspiring event that it always has been – perhaps even more so this time round. It’s the most fitting tribute we’re sure you’ll agree."

The format of the event will remain the same, with industry officials holding conferences during the day and live music performances taking place during the evening.

The deadline for bands to send demos to event organisers is August 31st.