{"id":2091918,"date":"2026-08-12T17:17:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T14:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2091918"},"modified":"2026-08-12T17:17:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T14:17:56","slug":"manis-family-say-tribute-gigs-without-consent-are-incredibly-upsetting-and-disrespectful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2091918","title":{"rendered":"Mani\u2019s family say tribute gigs without consent are \u201cincredibly upsetting and disrespectful\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026_mani_getty_2000x1270.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><i class=\"tdb-bread-sep td-icon-right\"><\/i><span>Music News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Mani\u2019s family say tribute gigs without consent are \u201cincredibly upsetting and disrespectful\u201d<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>&#8220;To see his identity exploited to push external profiles and fill venues &#8211; without anyone asking his boys or his immediate family for permission &#8211; is incredibly upsetting during an already painful time&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Damian Jones<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-12T18:17:56+01:00\">12th August 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .\/block --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026_mani_getty_2000x1270-696x442.jpg\" alt=\"Mani\" title=\"2026_mani_getty_2000x1270\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">Mani CREDIT: Ross Gilmore\/Redferns via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>The family of late Stone Roses and\u00a0Primal Scream bassist Gary \u201cMani\u201d Mounfield have hit out over plans to stage further concerts in his name without their consent.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE:\u00a0<b>Gary \u201cMani\u201d Mounfield, 1962-2025: baggy bass hero whose melodies made the Madchester movement<\/b><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It comes after reports emerged yesterday (August 11), that promoters and organisers in Manchester are seeking to hold future events following the tribute concert in his hometown earlier this year at the Diecast. Ahead of the event going ahead, Mani\u2018s family cleared up a \u201cmisunderstanding\u201d over the recent tribute gig to the late musician, saying this \u201chas now been resolved\u201d.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Cast,\u00a0Peter Hook and The Kowloons all lined up to appear, along with a specially assembled band featuring musicians closely connected to Mani featuring Stone Roses\u00a0guitarist Aziz Ibrahim, ex-Happy Mondays\u00a0member\u00a0Rowetta,\u00a0The Zutons\u2018 Dave McCabe,\u00a0Mantra Of The Cosmos\u2018 Zak Starkey,\u00a0Reverend And The Makers\u2018 Jon McClure, and many more. Mani (real name Gary Mounfield) died last November, aged 63.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <em>Manchester Evening News, <\/em>organisers are planning to hold an annual concert again in 2027.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Db8LTjkji3r\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A spokesman for Madchester.com told the publication: \u201cThe event was a huge success and we are incredibly proud of what everyone achieved. Mani was a national treasure, and we want to keep his memory alive through music, friendship and the people who loved him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are already plans to make the Manichester brand a regular calendar event, giving people the opportunity to come together each year and celebrate Mani\u2019s incredible contribution to music and culture.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A spokesman for one of the event\u2019s sponsors, GioGoi added: \u201cWe were oversubscribed by tens of thousands of people. We could have filled Old Trafford. The appetite for Manichester was enormous.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The news has led to the family and friends of Mani issuing a lengthy statement, shared by former Primal Scream bassist Simone Marie Butler, hitting out at the reports.<\/p>\n<p>It read: \u201cIt has been less than nine months since we lost Mani. As a family, we are still grieving this monumental loss and his sons are doing their best to navigate life without their Dad.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRecently it has come to our attention that multiple individuals, promoters and organisers are increasingly using Mani\u2019s name, memory, and legacy to advertise events. To see his identity exploited to push external profiles and fill venues \u2013 without anyone ever reaching out to ask his boys or his immediate family for permission \u2013 is incredibly upsetting and disrespectful during an already painful time.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It went on to say: \u201cWhile we know that so many fans want to celebrate who Mani was and the incredible music he gave the world, we kindly but firmly ask all organisers, promoters and venues to stop using Mani\u2019s name, image or likeness to advertise events without the family\u2019s express consent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The statement went on to say that \u201cofficial memorial or tribute events will be happening in the future\u201d when the \u201cfamily feels the time is right\u201d and any \u201clegitimate events will be fully sanctioned and lovingly organised by his sons.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It added: \u201cPlease respect our privacy, our boundaries, and Mani\u2019s memory by allowing his boys and his family to grieve in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Recently, a permanent tribute mural was unveiled in Manchester, dedicated to Mani.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_tags tdi_87 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_87\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<ul class=\"tdb-tags\">\n<li><span>Related Topics<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Indie<\/li>\n<li>Primal Scream<\/li>\n<li>The Stone Roses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper td_block_wrap vc_raw_html tdi_89 \">\n<div class=\"td-fix-index\">\n<h3>You May Also Like<\/h3>\n<div id=\"taboola-below-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_91  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4 td-is-sticky\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td-a-rec td-a-rec-id-sidebar  tdi_92 td_block_template_2\">\n<p><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-sidebar-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap td_flex_block_1 tdi_93 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdc-no-posts td_flex_block\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_93\">\n<div class=\"td-block-title-wrap\">\n<h4 class=\"td-block-title\"><span class=\"td-pulldown-size\">TRENDING<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_93\" class=\"td_block_inner td-mc1-wrap\">\n<div class=\"td_module_flex td_module_flex_1 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\n<div class=\"td-module-container td-category-pos-\">\n<div class=\"td-image-container\">\n<div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><span class=\"entry-thumb td-thumb-css\" data-type=\"css_image\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Phoebe-Bridgers-Credit-Olof-Grind-400x254.jpg\" data-img-retina-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Phoebe-Bridgers-Credit-Olof-Grind-800x508.jpg\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Phoebe Bridgers \u2013 \u2018Lost Weekend\u2019 review: indie\u2019s poet laureate returns with a staggering, strange and stirring opus<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td_module_flex td_module_flex_1 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\n<div class=\"td-module-container td-category-pos-\">\n<div class=\"td-image-container\">\n<div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><span class=\"entry-thumb td-thumb-css\" data-type=\"css_image\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/this-is-lorelei-credit-gabe-long-400x254.jpg\" data-img-retina-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/this-is-lorelei-credit-gabe-long-800x508.jpg\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">This Is Lorelei was only meant to be a side project. 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Smiths<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>                    <span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span>                <\/article>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>The family of late Stone Roses and\u00a0Primal Scream bassist Gary \u201cMani\u201d Mounfield have hit out over plans to stage further concerts in his name without their consent.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE:\u00a0<b>Gary \u201cMani\u201d Mounfield, 1962-2025: baggy bass hero whose melodies made the Madchester movement<\/b><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It comes after reports emerged yesterday (August 11), that promoters and organisers in Manchester are seeking to hold future events following the tribute concert in his hometown earlier this year at the Diecast. Ahead of the event going ahead, Mani\u2018s family cleared up a \u201cmisunderstanding\u201d over the recent tribute gig to the late musician, saying this \u201chas now been resolved\u201d.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Cast,\u00a0Peter Hook and The Kowloons all lined up to appear, along with a specially assembled band featuring musicians closely connected to Mani featuring Stone Roses\u00a0guitarist Aziz Ibrahim, ex-Happy Mondays\u00a0member\u00a0Rowetta,\u00a0The Zutons\u2018 Dave McCabe,\u00a0Mantra Of The Cosmos\u2018 Zak Starkey,\u00a0Reverend And The Makers\u2018 Jon McClure, and many more. Mani (real name Gary Mounfield) died last November, aged 63.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <em>Manchester Evening News, <\/em>organisers are planning to hold an annual concert again in 2027.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Db8LTjkji3r\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A spokesman for Madchester.com told the publication: \u201cThe event was a huge success and we are incredibly proud of what everyone achieved. Mani was a national treasure, and we want to keep his memory alive through music, friendship and the people who loved him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are already plans to make the Manichester brand a regular calendar event, giving people the opportunity to come together each year and celebrate Mani\u2019s incredible contribution to music and culture.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A spokesman for one of the event\u2019s sponsors, GioGoi added: \u201cWe were oversubscribed by tens of thousands of people. We could have filled Old Trafford. The appetite for Manichester was enormous.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The news has led to the family and friends of Mani issuing a lengthy statement, shared by former Primal Scream bassist Simone Marie Butler, hitting out at the reports.<\/p>\n<p>It read: \u201cIt has been less than nine months since we lost Mani. As a family, we are still grieving this monumental loss and his sons are doing their best to navigate life without their Dad.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRecently it has come to our attention that multiple individuals, promoters and organisers are increasingly using Mani\u2019s name, memory, and legacy to advertise events. To see his identity exploited to push external profiles and fill venues \u2013 without anyone ever reaching out to ask his boys or his immediate family for permission \u2013 is incredibly upsetting and disrespectful during an already painful time.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It went on to say: \u201cWhile we know that so many fans want to celebrate who Mani was and the incredible music he gave the world, we kindly but firmly ask all organisers, promoters and venues to stop using Mani\u2019s name, image or likeness to advertise events without the family\u2019s express consent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The statement went on to say that \u201cofficial memorial or tribute events will be happening in the future\u201d when the \u201cfamily feels the time is right\u201d and any \u201clegitimate events will be fully sanctioned and lovingly organised by his sons.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It added: \u201cPlease respect our privacy, our boundaries, and Mani\u2019s memory by allowing his boys and his family to grieve in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Recently, a permanent tribute mural was unveiled in Manchester, dedicated to Mani.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/manis-family-say-tribute-gigs-without-consent-are-incredibly-upsetting-and-disrespectful-3962233&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026_mani_getty_2000x1270.jpg&#8221;] NewsMusic News Mani\u2019s family say tribute gigs without consent are \u201cincredibly upsetting and disrespectful\u201d &#8220;To see his identity exploited to push external profiles and fill venues &#8211; without anyone asking his boys or his immediate family for permission &#8211; is incredibly upsetting during an already painful time&#8221; By Damian Jones 12th August [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,78],"class_list":["post-2091918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-nme-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2091918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2091918"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2091918\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2091918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2091918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2091918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}