As well as Johnny Marr presenting two nights of his music, Manchester duo Children of Zeus will take to the stage on December 9 to host a show of special guests and emerging talent.

Source: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/18-amazing-christmas-events-taking-28068902

Hardwick Festival continues today (Sunday) with appearances from Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Johnny Marr, The Cribs and Megan McKenna.

Source: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/23735063.hardwick-festival-pictures-saturday-including-mel-c-vaccines/?ref=rss

Johnny Marr (Maher) was born in Manchester of Irish parents who hailed originally from Athy, County Kildare.

Source: https://www.limerickpost.ie/2023/11/20/guitar-legend-johnny-marr-to-play-limerick/

On Friday, former bandmate Johnny Marr announced Rourke had died of pancreatic cancer.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/andy-rourke-smiths-bassist-obit-1.6848897?cmp=rss

The Smiths: What did Morrissey, Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke sing?

Source: https://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23534090.smiths-morrissey-johnny-marr-andy-rourke-sing/?ref=rss