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Festival dedicated to 'life and work' of The Smith's bassist Andy Rourke to take place in Manchester this weekend

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A festival dedicated to the 'life and work' of the late The Smith's bassist Andy Rourke is set to take place at a legendary Manchester venue this weekend.

Hosted at the Star and Garter pub, which is world-renowned for its Smiths and Morrissey discos, festival-goers are set to honour Rourke's life through a selection of bands, DJs and special guests - including Inspiral Carpets singer Stephen Holt.

The two-day event on Friday (May 17) and Saturday (May 18) will see fans fly in from all over the world to celebrate his musical career and raise money for The Christie hospital.

Rourke, who was regareded as one of the greatest bassists of his generation, died aged 59 after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer last year.

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