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Virgin Atlantic launches 'northern talent' search for special LA gig

Air
James Chapple
30 April 2019

Virgin Atlantic is searching for Manchester’s hottest musical talent to headline a special, one-off gig in Los Angeles to mark the launch of its new Manchester-LA service next month.

Andy Bell, former bassist of city legends Oasis, will spearhead the search for a new star band or musician in the Manchester airport catchment area, who Virgin will fly out to LA to perform at the city’s iconic Roxy music venue.


Entries opened on Tuesday (30 April), with the winner set to jet off in Upper Class to the city of angels on Virgin’s inaugural flight.


Virgin will fly three times weekly from Manchester to LA, starting 26 May.


The airline says the new route links two cities, each with their own rich musical heritage.