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Tony Walsh (aka 'Longfella')

#197: 'Manchester Arena Tribute' by Tony Walsh (aka 'Longfella')

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#197: 'Manchester Arena Tribute' by Tony Walsh (aka 'Longfella')

       A superb poem written and performed by Tony Walsh (aka 'Longfella'), which successfully captures the magic and euphoria of live performances. Created as part of the 20th birthday celebrations of the Manchester Arena, Tony's passionate tribute to the cultural and artistic hotspot has won the praise of many, including fellow Mancunian, international boxing champion Ricky Hatton MBE.

       #WeAreManchester

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#89: 'The Last Gang In Town?' by Tony Walsh (aka 'Longfella')

       We caught up with Tony Walsh (aka 'Longfella')​ to film this great Shakespearean sonnet, which he wrote about The Clash. Publishing this video generated a new peak for launch-day video views and prompted some great feedback, including an endorsement from Billy Bragg, who shared it with his 135,000 Facebook fans as, "a call to arms".

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