Manchester Writing School lecturer scoops leading prize in British literature

Author and lecturer Dr Monique Roffey has won the Costa Book of the Year – one of the most prestigious awards in British literature. Already named best...

Turner Prize-winning artist Tai Shani to present world premiere for Manchester International Festival Virtual...

Turner Prize-winning artist Tai Shani, who is celebrated for crafting complex fantastical worlds that draw on forgotten histories, will present the world premiere of...

Damon Albarn, Rema, Midas the Jagaban and Laurent Garnier join the MIF21 line-up

More artists and further details are today announced for the 2021 edition of Manchester International Festival (MIF). The vibrant programme of original new work from...

The Arts Society to host the biggest celebration of the arts this autumn all...

This Autumn over 100,000 people from across the country will attend over 400 arts events & lectures hosted by The Arts Society celebrating art,...

Brand New Novel Set in Iconic Manchester Landmark

Kit and the Lilies is a brand new time-travel historical adventure for everyone aged 9+, a perfect gift for anyone who loves a good...

A Cyberjunk Universe at Castlefield Gallery

John Powell-Jones’ first major solo exhibition CYBERJUNK will transport audiences to the CYBERJUNK universe 1,000 years after the Quantum Crash in a new exhibition...

The Strange Undoing opening this week for Christmas at Manchester’s Royal Exchange

A devilish offering from award-winning writer David Greig. This wild musical play sees Scottish folk songs collide with decadent karaoke at the Royal Exchange...

Archives at Play at Castlefield Gallery, 6 March – 24 April 2022

Archives at Play is an exhibition exploring our relationship with the past, and how this informs the way we make the future. At a time...

Manchester UNESCO City of Literature’s Festival of Libraries announce Lemn Sissay OBE as...

Manchester UNESCO City of Literature’s Festival of Libraries is delighted to announce Lemn Sissay OBE as the ambassador of this year’s festival, as the...

The Bull & Bear Launches ‘MCR Fine Art Prize’ for Budding Manchester Artists with...

Tom Kerridge, The Bull & Bear, Stock Exchange Hotel and West Contemporary have teamed up to create the unique opportunity in the hope of...