Manchester Music Quiz: 30 Quiz Questions about bands from Manchester and the musical scene in the city

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Welcome to our Manchester Music Quiz!

The music scene in Manchester is one of the most vibrant and diverse in the UK.

From the iconic Manchester bands of the past to the new wave of exciting young bands, the city has something for everyone.

Oasis, the Stone Roses … there are so many bands from Manchester. You will also find a lot of music venues in the city as well as bars and pubs everywhere.

This quiz consists of 30 questions about famous artists from Manchester and the musical scene in the city.

It’s perfect for Mancunians who want to test their knowledge and potentially learn more about the music culture in Manchester.

We have tried to make the questions as varied as possible, so there should be something for everyone. Some are easier than others but that means that everyone will be able to score some points.

How much do you know about Manchester’s music scene? Give it a go and find out by taking this quiz about Manchester music! Good luck!

Round 1: Manchester Music Trivia Quiz Questions

1. Which music festival takes place every year in Heaton Park in June?
2. What was The Smiths debut album?
3. Which artist was performing at Manchester Arena during the attack of 2017?
4. Which band was Liam Gallagher part of between 1991 and 2009?
5. What was the name of the musical movement in Manchester in the late 80s?
6. Who famously said ‘This is Manchester, we do things differently here”?
7. Which band sang ‘Blue Monday’?
8. Who was performing at the 1976 Manchester “Gig That Changed the World”?
9. Which Manchester band released a single called “Not Nineteen Forever”?
10. In which Manchester theatre was the world premiere of Back to the Future: The Musical in 2020?

Round 1: Manchester Music Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers

1. Which music festival takes place every year in Heaton Park in June? Park Life
2. What was The Smiths debut album? The Smiths
3. Which artist was performing at Manchester Arena during the attack of 2017? Ariana Grande
4. Which band was Liam Gallagher part of between 1991 and 2009? Oasis
5. What was the name of the musical movement in Manchester in the late 80s? Madchester
6. Who famously said ‘This is Manchester, we do things differently here”? Tony Wilson
7. Which band sang ‘Blue Monday’? New Order
8. Who was performing at the 1976 Manchester “Gig That Changed the World”? The Sex Pistols
9. Which Manchester band released a single called “Not Nineteen Forever”? The Courteeners
10. In which Manchester theatre was the world premiere of Back to the Future: The Musical in 2020? Opera House 

Round 2: Manchester Music Multiple Choice Questions

1. When were The Smiths formed?
   1. 1972
   2. 1982
   3. 1992
   4. 2002
2. Which one of the following is not a music venue in Manchester?
   1. Band on the wall
   2. Victoria Warehouse
   3. Grand Central Hall
   4. Deaf institute
3. Where is the Albert Hall in Manchester?
   1. Market Street
   2. Oxford Road
   3. Peter Street
   4. New York Street
4. What was the original name of Oasis?
   1. The sun
   2. The snow
   3. The wind
   4. The rain
5. Which one of the following drinks is mentioned in one of Oasis’ song titles?
   1. Mojito
   2. Wine
   3. Champagne
   4. Beer
6. In which part of Manchester was Joy Division formed?
   1. Bury
   2. Salford
   3. Burnage
   4. Rusholme
7. What was The Hacienda?
   1. A band
   2. A nightclub
   3. A record label
   4. A song
8. Who was the lead singer of the Smiths?
   1. Noel Gallagher
   2. Bernard Sumner
   3. Ian Curtis
   4. Morrissey
9. Which Manchester band consisted of Ian Brown, John Squire, Mani and Reni?
   1. The Fall
   2. Inspiral carpets
   3. New Order
   4. The Stone Roses
10. When was Elbow formed in Bury?
    1. 1997
    2. 2003
    3. 2007
    4. 2012

Round 2: Manchester Music Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. When were The Smiths formed? 1982
2. Which one of the following is not a music venue in Manchester? Grand Central Hall
3. Where is the Albert Hall in Manchester? Peter St
4. What was the original name of Oasis? The rain
5. Which one of the following drinks is mentioned in one of Oasis’ song titles? Champagne
6. In which part of Manchester was Joy Division formed? Salford
7. What was The Hacienda? A nightclub
8. Who was the lead singer of the Smiths? Morrissey
9. Which Manchester band consisted of Ian Brown, John Squire, Mani and Reni? The Stone Roses
10. When was Elbow formed in Bury? 1997

Round 3: Manchester Music Lyrics Quiz

1. “Today is gonna be the day that they’re gonna throw it back to you”
2. “Drinking in the morning sun, Blinking in the morning sun”
3. “The temptation is all to great, And now its gone and its all to late”
4. “When routine bites hard, And ambitions are low”
5. “Take me out tonight, Where there’s music and there’s people”
6. “I don’t have to sell my soul, He’s already in me”
7. “How does it feel, When you treat me like you do”
8. “Slip inside the eye of your mind, Don’t you know you might find”
9. “Punctured bicycle, On a hillside desolate”
10. “She had a face straight out a magazine, God only knows but you’ll never leave her”

Round 3: Manchester Music Lyrics Quiz and Answers

1. “Today is gonna be the day that they’re gonna throw it back to you” Wonderwall by Oasis
2. “Drinking in the morning sun, Blinking in the morning sun” One Day Like This by Elbow
3. “The temptation is all to great, And now its gone and its all to late” Bide your time by The Courteeners
4. “When routine bites hard, And ambitions are low” Love will tear us apart by Joy Division
5. “Take me out tonight, Where there’s music and there’s people” There is a light that never goes out by The Smiths
6. “I don’t have to sell my soul, He’s already in me” I wanna be adored by The Stone Roses
7. “How does it feel, When you treat me like you do” Blue Monday by New Order
8. “Slip inside the eye of your mind, Don’t you know you might find” Don’t look back in Anger by Oasis
9. “Punctured bicycle, On a hillside desolate” This charming man by The Smiths
10. “She had a face straight out a magazine, God only knows but you’ll never leave her” Robbers by The 1975

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