Winner – Love MCR Day Competition | Displayed backstage at the MEN Arena
Kris Massey's award-winning image captures a fleeting, poetic moment on a quiet Manchester backstreet. Two musicians stride down the empty lane, instruments slung casually over their shoulders, framed by clean lines and silent brick façades. Shot in black and white, the scene feels cinematic and timeless — a tribute to the unsung rhythm of the city and those who carry its soundtrack. A powerful study in movement, artistry and calm before the performance, this photograph now proudly hangs backstage at the MEN Arena, where music lives loud.
