N THE HEART OF THE ACTION IN MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE, AO ARENA IS UNDERGOING MAJOR £50M REDEVELOPMENT TO TRANSFORM THE VENUE AS IT LOOKS TO THE FUTURE As AO Arena undergoes its major, transformational redevelopment, the venue today announces the launch of The Mezz; a brand-new suite, premium bar and restaurant, set for completion in early 2024 and…
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CARL MAN TO JOIN LAURA PICK IN ‘WICKED’ UK & IRELAND TOUR AS ‘FIYERO’
WICKED, “one of the most successful musicals of all time” (BBC News), will fly back into the Manchester Palace Theatre from Tuesday 3 December 2024 to Sunday 12 January 2025 and producers today confirmed that the previously announced Laura Pick (Elphaba) will be joined by Carl Man as ‘Fiyero’, reuniting these two former Wicked West End cast members. Further casting to be announced. Tickets will go on general on…
KENDAL CALLING SELLS OUT FOR 17TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Kendal Calling, one of the UK’s most beloved and anticipated music festivals, has SOLD OUT for 2023. Kendal Calling is the third major festival (joining Glastonbury & Download festivals) to sell out in England this year, with demand at an all-time high. With tickets flying out in record time, festival goers have one last chance to…
VIRTUAL ADVENTURES WITH THE FAMILY THIS MAY HALF-TERM AT DNA VR MACHESTER
Escape the usual indoor film marathon and take your family on a virtual adventure this May half-term with DNA VR. As Manchester’s largest virtual reality arcade, DNA VR is the ultimate half-term escape. Suitable for thrill-seekers of any age, there is an experience for everyone at DNA VR, with arcade and longer escape-style challenges across a…
KENDAL CALLING TAKES PLACE FROM 27-30 JULY 2023 AT LOWTHER DEER PARK, IN THE HEART OF THE LAKE DISTRICT
It’s less than 100 days until Kendal Calling is back in the fields once more, so the countdown is officially on. To celebrate, the festival today unveils the spectacular line up for Chai Wallahs, the renowned touring stage which will play host to a line-up which is, quite simply, filled to the brim with world music, jazz, hip hop,…
THE BLUES KITCHEN MANCHESTER REVEAL SPRING-SUMMER PROGRAMME FOR THE CONCERT HALL
The Blues Kitchen Manchesterhas revealed the seasonal line-up taking place in its legendary Concert Hall – bringing the best of local and world-famous artists to the stage. James Brown’s house band Fred Wesley and the new JBs will be taking centre stage on Tuesday 23rd May. Working alongside the Funk and Soul pioneer himself, amongst…
HONEST BURGERS MANCHESTER WHIPS-UP TEXAS BBQ SPECIAL
With barbecue season on the horizon, Honest Burgers Manchester is taking a trip to Texas to inspire the roll out of its new limited-edition burger special this May. The Texan BBQ Burger is a new collaboration with award winning seasoning brand Tubby Tom’s and boasts all the hallmarks of a classic barbeque build, straight from…
KENDAL CALLING ANNOUNCES MEGA THURSDAY LINE-UP
Kendal Calling will be back in the fields once again this July, opening a day early for keen festival goers. Today, Kendal Calling reveals it’s Thursday line-up including Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Scouting For Girls, Black Honey, Gengahr and Rose Gray. Plus, there’s a whole load of incredible world-music to explore on Thursday, taking place at Chai Wallahs stage. Along with…
CREAMFIELDS NORTH 2023! More acts announced!
Summer is getting tantalisingly close and festival season is about to begin, as we ramp up for the return of Creamfields North on August Bank Holiday weekend. With another record sell-out in the bag, Cream HQ have unleashed more acts to the already stacked bill that reads like a who’s who of the dance world,…
BEAT-HERDER FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE FIRST ACTS FOR 2023
Beat-Herder, the weirdest, wildest and most joyous party in the UK festival calendar, returns for 2023, running from Thursday 13th – Sunday 16th July. Described as ‘the best party of the Summer’ (The Mirror) and ‘One of the best 100 events in the world’ (DJ Mag), Beat-Herder’s reputation precedes it as a haven of hedonistic joy. The legendary event boasts 20+…
STARS IMMERSE THEMELVES IN THE GRAND OPENING OF DNA VR, MANCHESTER’S NEWEST VIRTUAL REALITY VENUE
Manchester’s biggest stars turned out in their dozens last night for the grand opening of DNA VR, the city’s new immersive virtual reality arcade. The award-winning virtual reality specialists opened the doors of its first venue outside the capital yesterday evening. To celebrate the occasion, a host of celebrities visited the virtual reality chain to…
PARKLIFE ANNOUNCES ITS COMPREHENSIVE 2023 SUSTAINABILITY GREEN PLEDGE
A trailblazing leader in the global festival calendar, Parklife 2023 returns in style this June – boasting another formidable lineup of the faces and voices driving modern culture. As the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival and a crowning moment in the summer festival season, Parklife’s commitment to festival sustainability and wider social responsibility continues to grow…
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