Thousands of Manchester music fans came together to honour one of the greatest rock stars the city has ever produced - Stone Roses legend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield. Here's how the Manichester event looked in 50 pictures.

A full day of music and tributes to Stone Roses legend Mani - here's how Manichester all played out

'It’s really frustrating. It's not fair.'

The one-off concert is set to be a special moment for fans of the Stone Roses icon

A record store in Altrincham was left star-struck when Ian Brown popped into their shop today

One of Mani's favourite bands will perform at the one-day musical extravaganza in honour of the Stone Roses legend.

Fans from all over the world have already been to visit the mural, and now the magnificent tribute to Manchester legend Mani is complete.

Another thrilling homecoming from Manchester's Puressence, and the reunited 90s band clearly mean business, writes Dianne Bourne.

They rehearsed next door to Oasis at the Boardwalk, now, 30 years on, reunited Manchester band Puressence are preparing for the biggest gigs of their lives. And it's been one heck of a journey, as they tell Dianne Bourne.

Mani's unmistakable smile can be seen taking shape on the wall, as works progress for a lasting memorial to the much-loved Manchester music star

The band will play their first album to feature Mani in full with seven special shows

The music world is uniting for a special tribute event to Mancunian Stone Roses legend Gary "Mani" Mounfield

A major event is in the works for this May to honour Stone Roses legend Mani

Viewers watching the BRITs weren't happy with the In Memoriam section of the 2026 awards ceremony

The Stone Roses icon was honoured during tonight's BRIT Awards following his death last November