October 13 2010 – In The City gets under way in Manchester with a host of performances from some of the most up-and-coming bands around.
Taking place in venues across the city, day one saw raucous performances from the likes of Chiddy Bang, No Age and Fiction.
Other acts on the bill – and included in Gigwise's round-up – were Brontide, Architects, DRUGS, Carla Fake and Male Bonding.
In The City continues today (October 14), with a mixture of live performances and music industry conferences.
For more information about In The City and all this year's festivals, check out the Gigwise Festival Guide.
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