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The Printworks launches digital campaign to bring people of Manchester together
Manchester’s The Printworks has launched a new digital campaign to bring Mancunians together virtually during lockdown. The scheme is inspired by the Humans of New York campaign and will focus on the people who make up the city, spreading positive messages and support. [adrotate banner=”3″] With the city in lockdown and social isolation known like…
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Manchester’s Printworks partner with artist Justin Eagleton to show support for the NHS
The Printworks, Manchester, has collaborated with artist Justin Eagleton to create a series of artworks to pay thanks to the NHS and essential workers. The venue, which is currently closed due to COVID-19 has displayed the first piece in the series, featuring the city joined together by a heartbeat and the NHS logo within the…
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Manchester Pride launches virtual listening groups
Manchester Pride has launched a brand new online consultation process, with virtual listening groups ensuring year round engagement with marginalised LGBTQ+ people in Greater Manchester. The scheme has been launched to ensure that Manchester Pride is able to consult and engage with the region’s LGBTQ+ communities throughout 2020 at a time when many are feeling…
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Manchester Museum launches Egyptology in Lockdown Live
Manchester Museum today launches Egyptology in Lockdown Live as part of their Manchester Museum in Quarantine programme. As Manchester Museum is currently closed due to the COVID-19 crisis, it has recently launched Manchester Museum in Quarantine, a curated mobile site containing digital resources to help entertain and educate until the museum reopens. [adrotate banner=”3″] As…
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#Saveourvenues campaign launched
A national campaign has been launched by the Music Venue Trust to save hundreds of grassroots music venues at imminent risk of closures. Independent music venues are vital to the UK live music scene, playing a crucial role in the development of music, providing local and national talent with a platform to build their careers,…
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Frog Friday is coming to Manchester Museum online
Manchester Museum will launch Frog Friday this week, presenting it live on Periscope as part of Manchester Museum in Quarantine. With the museum currently closed to the public due to the COVID-19 crisis, Manchester Museum have opened large segments of the museum online, with Manchester Museum in Quarantine continuing to offer acces to exhibitions, learning…
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Manchester Museum makes exhibitions available online
Manchester Museum has created a mobile friendly website to enable everyone to enjoy the museum in their own homes as part of Manchester Museum in Quarantine. With the museum closed due to COVID-19, the museum has uploaded some of its most engaging digital content on to a mobile website, helping to entertain and educate until…
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Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity launches appeal to support homelessness charities
The Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity has granted an emergency £100,000 to the city-region’s homelessness charitable sector to help them deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The charity has also launched an urgent appeal calling on big businesses and individuals to donate funds to support voluntary, community and social enterprises during the crisis. The Greater Manchester Mayor’s…
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£9m refurbishment of The Printworks gets the go ahead
Manchester’s Printworks has been granted planning permission for a huge £9m refurbishment, including Europe’s largest indoor digital ceiling. The works to The Printworks will include new gateway entrances, lighting and signage to make it more welcoming day and night. The digital screen will measure an incredible 1,300 square metres, creating a canvas for a fully…
