Where to begin when discussing the love story that is Manchester and live music? Few cities carry as proud a history when it comes to plugging in and entertaining the masses, and the list of bands from this part of the world is evidence enough of that tale. Major names like Joy Division, Elbow and The Chemical Brothers sit alongside criminally underrated talents like Oceansize, Nine Black Alps and Lamb, and they all started their careers at some of the city’s famous live venues.