Oldham’s Inspiral Carpets are taking part in a massive band merch event in Manchester next month, along with New Order and The Charlatans.

Tim Burgess has announced a new event in Manchester called Merch Market – where bands can sell their merchandise for free and keep 100 per cent of the income. Find all the details below.

A huge TV star has been spotted in a Glasgow band's merchandise. Simon Pegg, famous for starring in the likes of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, posed in a F.O. Machete t-shirt. READ NEXT ...