Planet Earth II Live in Concert at Manchester Arena has been rescheduled to March 2021 due to the uncertainty around live shows and large gatherings for the foreseeable future. Originally postponed for a UK and Ireland arena tour in October and November 2020, the dates will now run in March 2021, concluding with a show…
After warning of the loss of up to 90% of grassroots music venues, 560 of Music Venue Trust’s members have signed an open letter to the Government highlighting the need for a financial support package. The letter has been signed by Manchester venues including: [one_half]AATMA Albert Hall Gorilla Deaf Institute Band on the Wall The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum has a host of events scheduled to inspire the engineers of the future this Easter. For two weeks the museum will put on a programme of engineering-inspired family activities. From computer coding to developing sports equipment and constructing buildings, visitors will discover all the ways that engineering impacts the world….
Manchester’s Printworks has revealed a string of offers, discounts and special events in the run up to St Patrick’s Day. Waxy O’Connor’s As one of Manchester’s finest Irish bars, Waxy O’Connors has a fantastic week of food and Paddy’s Day celebrations in store! Head over to enjoy a pint of the black stuff or a…
