The BRIT Awards with Mastercard moves to Manchester for first time

For the first time in its history, The BRIT Awards with Mastercard will leave the capital and make its way north. The iconic celebration of British music is set to electrify Manchester’s Co-op Live in 2026 and 2027, marking a bold new chapter for the legendary event, after nearly five decades in London. The BRIT Awards 2026 will take place on Saturday…

Sizzling new grill night to launch at The Lowry Hotel 

The Lowry Hotel has announced plans to launch ‘Flame’ – a special grill night set to take over The River Restaurant bringing flame-grilled flavour, premium local produce and relaxed riverside dining to the hotel. Beginning 7th May, ‘Flame’ will be held every Thursday and will consist of a curated menu of grilled meats with a…

Easter at The Alchemist

This Easter, The Alchemist New York Street and The Alchemist Spinningfields, renowned for their cutting edge and theatrical cocktails, have just launched a fresh new menu, just in time for Easter! The new menu has something for everyone,from something special like the lobster mac ‘n’ cheese with crayfish, a luxurious three-cheese sauce, all topped with truffle dust and a crispy…

Introducing renae: A New Creative Hub for Manchester’s Northern Quarter

This spring, Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter will welcome renae, a multi-concept venue set to redefine community spaces on Thomas Street. Born from the shared vision of two long-time friends who first met on a dance floor in 2010, renae is a love letter to the city’s thriving creative, cultural, and musical scenes. It’s a place…

THE GROSVENOR UNVEILS ITS £1M TRANSFORMATION AND IS NOW OPEN

The Grosvenor has officially opened its doors as of last weekend (Saturday 2nd November), unveiling the transformation of the iconic Grade II listed building on the corner of Oxford Road and Grosvenor Street into a cutting-edge hybrid hospitality and social space. Following a £1 million refurbishment, The Grosvenor welcomed the public to its immersive new space,…

A sauna and ice bath café has opened in Manchester

Manchester’s new sauna and ice bath café is officially open, bringing a new level of wellness to the community. A short walk from Victoria Station, Kontrast offers an alternative way to unwind, connect, and rejuvenate, day and night. Inspired by the success of similar concepts in Finland, Denmark, Taiwan and Japan, Kontrast is designed as a community…

RITA ORA WILL HOST THE 2024 MTV EMAs

The rumours are true: MTV today confirmed that Rita Ora will host the 2024 MTV EMAs. Returning to the MTV EMA stage to a packed-out audience at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Sunday, 10th November, international, critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Ora will soon become the show’s first three-time host. Rita Ora said: “I’m over the moon that I…

Football Calling: Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly Unveils Unique Lobby Phone Concept as Part of Marriott Bonvoy x Marriott Hotels x Manchester United Partnership

Manchester, UK: The newly refurbished 4-star Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly, part of Marriott’ Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has revealed a visually intriguing, audio-led installation called The Lobby Phone, created exclusively for the hotel as part of the Marriott Bonvoy x Marriott Hotels x Manchester United partnership.  The Lobby Phone encourages guests…