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…
A string of Northern England’s leading classical musicians will united for a virtual concert marking the third birthday of Manchester’s Stoller Hall. The event will showcase some of the best classical music performed in the north of England in recent years. In an event hosted by BBC Radio 3 presenter and Stoller Hall Artistic Director…
As she releases her new single Cynic Queen, Manchester singer and songwriter Olivia Deane joins us in a remotely conducted interview to chat about the track and getting through lockdown as a musician. [adrotate banner=”3″] interview conducted remotely. #stayhomestaysafe
We are joined by singer and songwriter Lissy Taylor who talks about her new single Wildflowers and getting through lockdown as a musician. [adrotate banner=”3″] Interview conducted remotely. #StayHomeStaySafe
An 18 track compilation album is set to raise funds for the charity MancSpirit, supporting their Creative Change Homeless Project. MANC MADE /// ACTS OF HOPE has been created and curated by Ben Guy of the band narcissus and brought to life by Manchester’s new record label 42’s Records. The album features native and adopted…
Grimmfest, the Manchester based genre film festival, has announced the launch of Grimmfest TV, bringing horror films of all types to viewers during lockdown. The prestigious genre film festival has launched a free channel during lockdown which will feature feature length films, shot films and additional features at Grimmfest.com/TV. [adrotate banner=”3″] Speaking about the launch…
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…
