Manchester Writing School lecturer scoops one of UK’s top literary prizes

Author and lecturer Dr Monique Roffey’s book The Mermaid of Black Conch has won the Costa Novel Award – one of the country’s most prestigious popular...

Off The Record Announce Final Line Up for 2019

Off the Record – Manchester’s multi-venue live music festival and conference that focuses on discovering and nurturing innovative new music has today announced the...

Maria Nepomuceno at the Portico Library

Maria Nepomuceno’s spectacular sculptures combine fluid, organic forms with vivid colours and traditional rope-weaving and straw-braiding techniques. They will be shown alongside natural history books...

Head to MediaCity for a waterside celebration of art, culture, and great food at...

This Winter, MediaCity and Salford Quays are hosting an array of attractions to celebrate the festive season, while championing arts and culture across this waterside...

How LS Lowry’s hometown endured lockdown: New online exhibition will share Salford stories from...

The Lowry in Salford has today announced plans for a major online exhibition exploring how LS Lowry’s hometown endured lockdown. Days Like These will give...

A generous gift from the Victoria Wood foundation has sealed the fundraising for Halle...

The Hallé’s fundraising for the new building at Hallé St Peter’s has been completed with a generous gift from the Victoria Wood Foundation. Work is...

Forgotten histories and the natural environment highlighted in new mural by artist Tasha Whittle...

Artist Tasha Whittle has created an ambitious, large-scale mural for Cornbrook Tram Station underpass, one of the busiest on the Metrolink network. The project...

Julie Hesmondhalgh to launch her book A working Diary at the Royal Exchange

On Sunday 24 February, The Rivals Bar at The Royal Exchange will be hosting a special event. Actor, Julie Hesmondhalgh will be reading excerpts...

First images from Alan McGee biopic are released

The first official images from the new Alan McGee biopic Creation Stories, written by Irvine Welsh and exec produced by Danny Boyle have been...

Manchester Jewish Museum announces bold new event programme in its newly restored synagogue

Manchester Jewish Museum announces a bold new event season in their newly restored former synagogue. This beautiful space, steeped in Manchester’s rich Jewish history,...