Ian Brown filmed the video for his new single 'Stellify' in Manchester yesterday with a 40-strong marching band.

The Northern Star group joined the former Stone Roses frontman on a tour of some of Brown's childhood haunts.

Taping began at the Aytoun tramlines in the city centre and ended in the "wastlands" by Prince's Bridge on the edge of Salford.

The West Yorkshire-based drum and bugle corp are well-known for their distinctive uniforms.

'Stellify', released on September 12, is the first track to be taken from Brown's forthcoming new studio album 'My Way', which is out the following week.

In a message on his website, Brown described 'My Way' as his "best album yet".

(by Jason Gregory)