the new year

forty-three

F O R T Y - T H R E E :

"Good evening people of Manchester we are David Mills and Eleanor Harvey and this is. . . Made in Manchester!" David did the classic introduction of their show, that mostly happened twice a month depending on if they could get the artists.

"Before we tell you who our special guests are this is The Verve's Lucky Man," Eleanor spoke into the mic as the intro of the song streamed through and the listeners were listening to one of Manchester's best bands.

The Blue members had told them that they may be a little later than seven as from where some of them were was further than the others and they all agreed to enter the building together. Honestly, the nerves were soaring through all four of them incredibly rapid; they didn't know what to expect from the interview they'd just been told to bring their instruments, except drums, ready to perform to their city's most popular show.

People often enjoyed listening to 'Made in MCR' because they heard new music and there was always a sense of community when people heard a new band from their city. This show had only been a thing since 2000 and was originally hosted by Graham Hiddleston and Harriet Katz up until 2006 when Fiona Davison and Karl Monty took over up to 2011 then David and Eleanor kept it running since then.

Joe had agreed to bring Alex's bass with him as he was driving himself here and the others were all getting the bus as Joe had been at an interview just half an hour ago—he did agree to drive them all back though after the show. The blonde was currently awaiting the appearance of the other three before he made himself known to the security, it was only five past seven and they were properly due to start at twenty past but there was some leniency.

The Next Big POP Band

Joe Marrowfat Pea
How long till you're all here? The security are looking at me weirdly

Oak Tree
i've just got off the bus now and going round the corner, should be there in about three mins :)

Alexa Play One Direction
Bus is about five minutes away I think so should be there soon

Charlie Hugh Jass
I can see your car so I'm here

Joe Marrowfat Pea
Wait with me?

Charlie Hugh Jass
Was gonna anyway

Oak Tree
i can see the bbc sign, i am slowly approaching

Joe Marrowfat Pea
Okay, see you soon x

"Alright mate," Charlie greeted the blonde boy in the classic 'lad' way by pulling him into a bro hug. Joe clambered into the backseats of his silver car and pulled out Alex's bass and placed it on his back waiting for the other two. Charlie had his guitar on his back ready, Joe felt almost bare at the fact that his drums weren't with him and all the others had their assigned instruments.

Still, the two security guards were watching the two men sceptically as the pair still waited outside Joe's car. They weren't doing anything wrong other than conversing with one another about the most random things—Charlie asked how the interview went and the blonde briefly explained that he didn't think he got it because he had other priorities, being the band.