Former Oasis frontman, Liam Gallagher, will be heard on the tram network in Manchester as he takes on the task of voicing passenger announcements. The move is part of activities surrounding the Beyond The Music festival, which has urged visitors to use public transport to access its events. Gallagher said he was keen to help support “up-and-coming talent.” He chose his favourite line on the tram network to voice so customers will have to ride to find out which line that is.
Beyond The Music has brought more than 100 artists to Manchester from Wednesday to Saturday, showcasing new music. The event takes place across 17 grassroots venues in the city, as part of an initiative aimed at boosting Manchester’s music industry.
Greater Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, said: “There surely can’t be any better way of marking the launch of the Bee Network and the first Beyond The Music than getting one of Manchester’s most famous voices announcing the stops on his favourite Metrolink line.”
The Bee Network is Manchester’s locally controlled bus service, which launched last month, and is a step towards the creation of an integrated transport system that will include rail, bus and tram links
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