Wendy Smith in conversation with Oldham Chronicle journalist Simon Smedley

WATERHEAD lass Wendy Smith is urging her home town of Oldham to get behind 'Musicians Against Homelessness' - a raft of brilliant fund-raising gigs being staged in and around Manchester between September 18 and October 3. The fortnight-long event - dreamt up by MAH co-founder Emma Rule and aimed at supporting homeless charity Crisis - is so far set to boast between 20 and 30 showcase gigs, chiefly in the city centre. However, event organiser Wendy, who is managing three of the eagerly-anticipated shows at the Ruby Lounge, the Live Room and one more still to be confirmed, would love Oldham venue(s) and bands/artistes to get involved in a festival of mostly unsigned music which has already proved incredibly popular. Listen to Wendy speaking exclusively to Oldham Chronicle music journalist Simon Smedley all about her plans and hopes for what promises to be an exciting few months ahead.