Rare historic artefacts and eyewitness accounts of one of the darkest moments of Manchester’s history are at the heart of ‘Peterloo: Manchester’s Fight For Freedom’ exhibition at The John Rylands Library. Open until the 29 September, paying a visit to this free display is perhaps more apt than ever…
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By Dr Emma Liggins (Manchester Metropolitan University and the Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies) Recently described as ‘Manchester’s hidden gem’, Hope Mill Theatre is tucked away in a quiet Ancoats street, yet close to Piccadilly Station and the fashionable Northern Quarter. Open since November…
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Dave Moutrey, Director and Chief Executive at HOME, gives us an insight into what's next for Manchester's redefined contemporary arts centre…
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Protest Music, radical readings, soapbox speeches, art battles, a Peterloo Picnic and plenty more will unfold across Greater Manchester over the next three months, marking the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre. Under the title ‘ Peterloo 2019’ , a packed events programme –containing over 180…
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MFDF, the country’s biggest urban food event, has announced a ‘Vegan Takeover’ at the Festival Hub on Cathedral Gardens on Sunday 29 th September. The Festival Hub is the ‘beating heart’ of the Festival, featuring bespoke booze offerings via multiple bars; a killer line up of street food; an…
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Manchester’s iconic Band on the Wall has exciting expansion plans ahead, including projects to uncover the hidden music heritage of local communities - thanks to a recently granted £1.4m funding from the National Lottery. Located on Swan Street, Band on the Wall, a self-described ‘living music…
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