Happy Mondays are working on a new album
Happy Mondays dancer Bez has revealed that the Madchester legends are working on their first new album for 18 years.
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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Yahoo
90s 'Madchester' legend back on stage in Bolton as headline star of ball
One of Manchester's most iconic stars will be back on stage in Bolton to ensure everyone has a ball. Bez, of Happy Mondays fame, and a 90s 'Madchester' legend will be taking visitors back to the decade for the 'Bucket Hats and Ballgowns' ball at the annual Backup North West charity ball. The event will be held in the 1887 suite at the Toughsheet Community Stadium and it's sponsored by PCG, Product Care Group. It will take place on Friday, June 20, and tickets include a drinks reception, two course meal and entertainment from the man himself. They can be picked up now – with a standard ticket costing £100 and a VIP ticket costing £125. Bez will be headlining the Backup charity ball (Image: Backup North West) The charity ball is being organised by Backup North West – an organisation which helps young people who are experiencing homelessness. Tickets can be bought from their website here ( Maura Jackson, CEO of the Backup North West said: "Bucket hats and Ballgowns is the Backup charity ball not to be missed headlined by Bez of Happy Mondays and more, fame or infamy? "The event will be an evening of fabulous food, entertainment and music to take you back to that amazing era of iconic Manchester music of the early 90s and beyond. Tickets are on sale now." The night will raise much needed funds to prevent homeless and rough sleeping among young people across Bolton. Every year the charity organisers a glittering ball. Have a story? Get in touch at Backup, formerly Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme, was set up in 1992 in partnership with Bolton Council and Irwell Valley Housing with one house in Daubhill. The charity operates a number of houses where young people aged 16-25 can stay if they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Their supported accommodation includes emergency housing, temporary accommodation, short and medium stay supported housing. READ MORE: Bolton woman holding 24 hour Danceathon for 5th and final time READ MORE: Bolton Wanderers charity football day for Bolton Hospice READ MORE: Bolton Pride celebrates tenth anniversary this weekend They also have non-accommodation based support jobs" target="_blank">work focusing on mental health, employment support and more. Young people can live in more than one of their services to make progress and develop more independence before moving on completely. They have different services to meet different levels and ranges of needs.
Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Newsweek
Millennial Has Theory on Why Gen Z Will Be the Last Generation With Tattoos
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In a viral TikTok video, a millennial woman has made a bold prediction: "Gen Z is going to be the last generation that has lots of tattoos." Ashley Bez, 41, from Brooklyn, New York City, made the claim in a recent clip where she reflected on the evolution of tattoos across generations. "Gen Alpha and everyone younger than them, they're going to look up and be like, 'Oh, old people have tattoos,'" she said in the clip. "Tattoos are very in the zeitgeist right now … You can show up in an interview with a neck tattoo." But Bez said that tattoos are about to drop in popularity. Her prediction stems partly from observing her 5-year-old niece. "She showed up to kindergarten picture day looking like a sailor," Bez said in the video. "She has had so many fake tattoos all over her body … I feel like by the time she gets older … she's already going to have outgrown it." Bez told Newsweek: "First and foremost: I have no idea what the hell I'm talking about. I made a prediction on TikTok and I'm glad it started a conversation and resonated with people, but nobody is paying me for my predictions." Pictures from the viral video where Bez shared the theory about Gen Z and tattoos. Pictures from the viral video where Bez shared the theory about Gen Z and tattoos. @dailybez/TikTok Bez said: "I believe the biggest reason younger generations won't get tattoos is because they can be expensive, and late-stage capitalism is trying to push as many people as possible into poverty." Still, Bez isn't anti-tattoo. Far from it. "I love body art as a form of self-expression," she said, adding that she hopes the tradition continues "in some way." Bez also touched on the generational contrast that sparked her musings. "As a kid, I learned from adults (baby boomers) that tattoos were a one-way ticket to a life of strife and joblessness," she said. "But, in my lifetime, they've become more and more accepted, which I love." The Pew Research Center found that, as of 2023, 32 percent of Americans have at least one tattoo, with 22 percent having more than one. Tattoo prevalence is especially high among millennials, with 46 percent of those aged 30 to 49 saying they have at least one tattoo. But, in recent years, there have been reports of a downturn in tattoo popularity, particularly as more people turn to tattoo removal and artists report a so-called "tattoo recession" in some places after an initial post-pandemic boom. In the comments, people shared their reactions to the theory on TikTok. "Tattoos have become a fad. People 30+ with no tattoos are more impressive now," wrote one user. Another posted: "Gen Z and younger are getting more conservative, that'd probably be the main reason." Others criticized the cost and conformity of modern ink. One comment read: "I think tattoos will fade in popularity because they are so expensive now." As the video gained more attention, Bez said she hopes that the buzz will help her fund her next piece of ink. "Most importantly: I hope my video gets enough views to help me pay for my next tattoo," she added. "It'll be my 8th one, and it's gonna be epic."
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
The Oasis book sending Manchester publisher global
The Oasis effect is catapulting Manchester once again on to the global stage - and now a city-based book publisher is feeling the force of the big reunion of the Gallagher brothers. Backstage Books is the new publishing brand launched by Manchester fashion entrepreneur Anthony Donnelly, of GioGoi fame. It specialises in rock biographies, including the in-demand Oasis book featuring rare early photographs of the band by Roger Sargent and Jill Furmanovsky called Feeling Supersonic - From Madchester to Britpop. READ MORE: You can now apply to work as bar staff at the huge Oasis gigs at Heaton Park this summer READ MORE: Soho House confirm new Manchester opening date after years of delays The cover features an iconic Oasis shot that is said to be "Liam's favourite photo of himself", according to Anthony, and the book is decribed as a "love letter to Oasis and the bands, parties, clothes and city that made them". The book, written by Sunday Times bestseller Simon Spence, is split into two parts - one on the Madchester scene that defined Oasis and the second following the epic reformation of the Stone Roses and culminating with "Noel and Liam as never seen before". It features artists like Ian Brown, New Order, Reni, Happy Mondays, Pulp, Primal Scream, John Squire, and more cultural icons from the Manchester scene. The publishing firm also has books exploring a range of other music and culture icons including The Sex Pistols, Depeche Mode and artist Banksy among its ever-expanding roster of books. Now, they've signed a deal with Stateside literary agency The Rights Factory, who Donnelly says have big plans for the books, which are on sale here in the UK in a range of shops including HMV and Waterstones. Anthony says: "It's gone off like a rocket. To get a book deal off The Rights Factory in New York is major, they're taking the Oasis book worldwide and they're talking about films, documentaries, talks with Netflix." Anthony adds that the Oasis comeback tour this summer is placing Manchester on a world stage. He says: There's a real keen eye overseas looking at all things Manchester - we are the centre of the universe again. "Manchester is the accent at the moment, we're back in fashion." Nat Kimber from The Rights Factory said: "Backstage Books are the quintessential 21st century rock n roll publishers, turning the narrative of iconic history into manifestos for this moment "They're bringing something that we haven't seen in underground art since the punk new wave and house music revolutions. I am crazy about and proud to be part of this global Manc endeavour." While the book side of things are taking off, Anthony still owns the GioGoi brand synonymous with 90s and 00s Manc style. There are big plans afoot for that brand too - with a host of different GioGoi branded products for the first time including its first beverage line too. Anthony said: "Although selling clothes is still heavy on the agenda, given the popularity of the brand we are exploring perfumery and furniture also we will be introducing technology into the brand with a crypto coin GioGoin in discussion too." Feeling Supersonic: From Manchester to Britpop published by Backstage Books is on sale now from bookstores and online.
