How does technology change how we deal with the dead? What are the ethical implications in an age where we can create synthetic bodies? Are we doing enough as a society to address the subject of death? These questions and more will be out in the open as Manchester Metropolitan University’s fourth…
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Get ready for a Manchester gathering which is throwing a spanner in the gears of how music festivals are conventionally perceived – Foundations. This is an off-the wall two-days of alternative music, live art, immersive experiences and community action inside two independent Northern Quarter venues:…
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As the days grow cold and the nights draw near, in the heart of Chester Zoo, something magical will appear. So before you turn and think of leaving, take a second look, because seeing is believing… Kick-start your Christmas countdown at The Lanterns and explore a magical festive wonderland, full…
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Jet Airways’ five-times-a-week service has taken off for the first time this morning, at a celebration attended by hundreds of guests from across the region. The launch of new direct flights to Mumbai, India’s economic capital, is set to deliver a massive £400m boost to the North. Jet Airways will…
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With the midterm elections looming, the eyes of the world are on American politics, not least with Netflix premiering the final season of their flagship original drama House of Cards. However, Washington DC might be closer to home than you think. One Manchester-based creative agency has put…
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Designs drawn up by artist Jeremy Deller for a permanent memorial in Manchester to commemorate the Peterloo Massacre and those who died there have now been unveiled. Peterloo Massacre memorial, front elevation Oct 2018, image credit: Jeremy Deller and Caruso St John Architects The artist has been…
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The Peterloo massacre is seen by many as a major turning point in the history of Manchester, leading to many of the radical reforms which helped to shape the city of today. Peterloo is the subject of a new film by Oscar-nominated writer and producer Mike Leigh, who spoke to Manchester Content…
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