In the City 2009 Unsigned Music Festival', Manchester, October 18th – 20th

Unite, is supporting the UK's emerging musicians by sponsoring the official 'In The City 2009: Your Manchester, Your Music' event kicking off this weekend in Manchester.
 
The festival is being held over three nights (18th, 19th and 20th October) showcasing local, national and international unsigned bands and artists at one of the city’s largest and most unique venues, The Moon Under Water, 68-74 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2FN.
 
Unite will be joining festival goers at this year’s event offering information to members and promoting the value of trade union membership to gig goers
 
Unite's Lawrence Chapple-Gill, said: “This is a great opportunity for young people to get to hear what Unite can do for them and how we can help them in the workplace. Over the three nights Unite representatives will speak face-to-face with young people about trade unions and protecting their rights at work. 
 
“We want to help young people understand the role of the trade union.  Many young workers have little knowledge of what a union is or how it’s relevant to them.  This event isn't just about us backing tomorrow's musical talent but also about us backing tomorrow's workers.  Getting young people involved in their union is the best way of getting their voices heard.”
 
Headlining the event are three legendary Mancunian bands and artistes including Chameleons Vox, Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets) and 'Guitar George' himself, Mr George Borowski.

Lawrence will also be spinning the wheels of steel and DJ-ing just before and after the main event - Tom Hingley from The Inspiral Carpets,
 
Print worker, Unite member and organiser of the event, Mark Murray, said: “It's fantastic news that Unite has agreed to sponsor this event in Manchester, allowing us to promote Unite and the importance of unions in every single JD Wetherspoon and Lloyds No.1 Bar across the north west. The festival is aimed at uniting young people from all over the UK in the hope of catching a glimpse of the next big thing.”
 
Last year, the three day "Unsigned" showcase was hailed by the Manchester Evening News as the 'Pick of the Fringe Events in 2008.'  
 
For further information please contact Lawrence Chapple Gill on 07876444773