Manchester Loves Summer 2023

MANCHESTER LOVES SUMMER 2023

WHAT’S INSIDE

Summers Events Guide

Creamfields North

Manchester Pride Festival

Craft Beer Festival

Manchester Classical

The Hallé

Manchester’s FREE guide to the best of what’s on this summer

MEET ME AT THE CORN EXCHANGE

The perfect spot this summer – al-fresco dining, sun-soaked terraces (we hope!) and activities too. Plus, a beautiful glass atrium should Manchester weather appear!

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WELCOME TO THE MANCHESTER LOVES SUMMER GUIDE 2023

Summer has arrived once again and visitors and residents are in for a real treat with so many amazing events happening in and around the city its hard to know where to start.

We have highlighted some of the best for you and hope you have a fabulous Summer from all the team at Wirral Media.

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Thank you to Manchester City Council

T&Cs: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy contained in this guide, Wirral Media cannot accept responsibility in respect of any error or omission which may have occurred.

PALACE THEATRE & OPERA HOUSE

There’s nowhere better to lose yourself this summer than the Palace Theatre and Opera House. With two jampacked programmes featuring an array of musicals, operas, ballet and more, there truly is something for everyone this season.

Five years after a record-breaking run in the West End, The Commitments (Mon 5 – Sat 10 June) are finally heading to the Opera House! Based on the BAFTA Award-winning film and directed by Andrew Linnie, this smash-hit production stars Coronation Street legend Nigel Pivaro and features over 20 soul classics including Try A Little Tenderness, I Heard It Through The Grapevine and Mustang Sally!

The Opera House will also play host to Disney’s timeless classic Winnie the Pooh (Mon 24 – Wed 26 July). Join Winnie, Christopher Robin and their best friends as they come to life in a beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation featuring stunning lifesized puppetry in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood.

It’s time to escape to a world of pure imagination at The Palace Theatre with Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical (Tue 11 – Sun 30 July). This specular show features all the memorable songs from the original 1970s film including The Candy Man and Pure Imagination. Every ticket is golden so book yours today!

It’s time to paint the Opera House green at Shrek the Musical (Tue 1 – Sat 12 August). Based on the Oscar-winning film this hilarious musical comedy features a ‘shrektackular’ cast and score, including theatre extraordinaire Antony Lawrence as Shrek and Strictly Come Dancing’s Joanne Clifton as Princess Fiona.

Get ready to head back to high school in the smash-hit West End show Heathers The Musical (Tue 8 – Sat 12 August). This black comedy rock musical based on the eponymous 1988 film sees Westerberg High’s Veronica Sawyer join the Heathers in the hope her dreams of popularity may finally come true, until she learns it might kill to be a nobody, but it is murder being a somebody…

Fall into theatre heaven with a brand-new production of the iconic global phenomenon Jesus Christ Superstar (Mon 11 – Sat 23 September). Directed by Timothy Shreader with music and lyrics by multi award-winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas.

Fab-u-lous darlings! Join Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan in the legendary West End production of Annie (Mon 18 - Sat 30 September). With its Tony Award-winning score, you can look forward to hearing the unforgettable songs It’s The HardKnock Life, Easy Steet and Tomorrow.

Manchester gets it first again with the world premiere of the official Stock Aitken Waterman Musical

I Should Be So Lucky (Thu 2 – Sat 25 November)!

Head from the aisle to the isles in a hilarious and tender new story about love and loss, friendship and family, and doing everything especially for you. Get ready to experience all your favourite hit factory songs in one show including Never Gonna Give You Up, Especially For You and I Should Be So Lucky plus many more!

Finally, want to be in the room where it happens? Hamilton opens its first-ever UK tour at The Palace Theatre on Saturday 11 November for an incredible 15-week season – tickets selling fast!

The Corn Exchange is the place to be this Summer

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, there is no better time to visit us here at the Corn Exchange. Our iconic historic building located in the heart of Manchester has been transformed into a bustling dining and entertainment destination.

FOR THE PERFECT SPOT

THIS SUMMER - MEET ME AT THE CORN EXCHANGE

Step inside our glass atrium and you will be greeted by an array of beautiful dining choices and our central atrium bar, Garten Bar. Head inside one of our many restaurants for an intimate and cosy setting. Or soak up the sun and enjoy the warm weather by grabbing

a table on one of our outdoor terraces for some alfresco dining whilst watching the world go by.

Our good friends at Vapiano are also offering 20% OFF your bill when you dine in this Summer, simply use promo code VAPSMLS23 when you order via the app (valid until 31st August 2023)

Why not join us on Thursdays for acoustic performances in our sunny Atrium at our live music events. Or work up an appetite at Escape Hunt or Sixes Social Cricket. We also have excellent transport links by train, tram, bus, car, bike or foot & even the option to stopover at Roomzzz Aparthotel.

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Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre is home to a modern British restaurant which takes inspiration from the vast array of cultures in Manchester.

Family City Break

Kids stay free

Kids stay free with this amazing getaway in the heart of the city, close to all attractions such as the National Football Museum, Manchester City or Manchester United Stadium Tour, Sea Life, Legoland Discovery Centre or Science and Industry Museum to name a few.

In room treat for children

Full Vitality Breakfast included Kids under 12 stay free

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The restaurant takes full advantage of being located in Manchester’s food heartland with world class produce readily available from local producers.

AFFLECKS

AN INDEPENDENT SHOPPING EMPORIUM

Established in 1982, Afflecks has become an icon in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Regularly voted a ‘must see’ for visitors to the city, our vibrant and eclectic market is packed full of independent traders who put their heart and soul into their products.

Spread over four floors, our impressive, bohemian, maze-like environment is perfect for exploring and with over 60 small shops operating at any one time, we’ve become become famous the world over

for being a hive of creativity and a safe space for entrepreneurs, artists, creators and makers to start out, experiment and grow.

For us, our mission is to offer more than just a retail destination. We’re a space for anyone with a bright idea. We want to be disruptive, different, independent, individual, trailblazing - we aim to embody the spirit of Manchester. That is why we hold such a special place in the hearts of Mancunians.

MANCHESTER CLASSICAL

Manchester Classical

Saturday 24 and Sunday

25 June 2023. The Bridgewater Hall

Music will burst from The Bridgewater Hall from early till late for 48 fantastic hours on 24 and 25 June. The orchestras and ensembles of Manchester and The Bridgewater Hall are thrilled to announce the launch of a unique collaboration.

Manchester

Classical will see the Hallé, BBC Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata, Manchester Collective and a host of stellar artists come together for a breathtaking weekend of music, food, crafts and free foyer entertainment, all in and around The Bridgewater Hall.

There will be hour long concerts throughout the weekend on the main stage featuring dazzling orchestral music from iconic symphonic works to hypnotic minimalist masterpieces. Manchester’s world-beating music ensembles will host worldclass artists for whom the boundaries between classical and contemporary, experimental and jazz are blurred.

Free performances will take place in the Barbirolli Room from groups including Hallé choirs. Students from the RNCM will provide entertainment in the foyer of The Bridgewater Hall throughout the weekend.

This will be the perfect opportunity for anyone who has never experienced the power of orchestral music, or visited The Bridgewater Hall before to experience something new and exciting. We look forward to seeing you there!

Find out more by visiting mcrclassical.com

TURTLE BAY

Whether it’s a brunch catch up with friends, a few late-night drinks, a dinner date, or going BIG with Bottomless, Turtle Bay’s got you covered!

They’ve just launched their fresh new menu with 12 brand new dishes and 2 sharing beach boards. From insane crispy chicken wings and vegan curries to summery sunshine bowls bursting with flavourthere’s something for everyone.

If you’re after a couple of tropical cocktails to pair with tasty Caribbean beach snacks, just pop in for 2’4’1 cocktails. It’s Happy Hour every single day from open - 7pm, and again from 9.30pm - close for the ultimate island party vibe!

Want to level up your brunch? Turtle Bay’s famous Bottomless Brunch is more than just a boozy brunch…it’s 2 hours of unlimited cocktails (all included!), prosecco, draft beers, mocktails plus any brunch dish, burger or wrap. All from £32.50pp! Last sitting 5pm Sunday-Friday and 3pm on Saturdays.

Turtle Bay is open every day from 11am till late. Scan the QR code to book or walk in for Caribbean good times.

GREATER MANCHESTER FRINGE 1-31

Greater Manchester Fringe returns 1-31 July 2023 with tickets on sale for more than 100 shows at a wide variety of venues around the region, with more still being added to the packed programme.

This open access arts festival provides a launch pad for new talent and new writing from around the world, hosts touring shows, and provides warm-up slots for shows heading to Edinburgh Fringe - while still offering reasonably priced tickets.

The Pride of Pripyat: Tales from Chernobyl (1-2 July at International Anthony Burgess Foundation) is a genre-bending blend of cabaret and opera and features soprano Erin Brittain, who was born in Manhattan in the same hospital where John Lennon passed away. Her great-grandfather Frederick Brittain was a cornet player in a ship’s band travelling between Liverpool and New York in the 1920s.

Germany-based Latin band Yerba Colorá bring their energetic live music 26-30 July with shows at The Fitzgerald and the King’s Arms. Meanwhile gospel singer Blossom Cherry brings new

interpretations to Beyonce, Rhianna, and Jessie J, after battling schizophrenia and PTSD to The Fitzgerald and Sonata Piano and Cabaret Lounge 9-18 July.

Enough is a new two-woman play in the wake of the Sarah Everard murder, about misogyny, sexism and predatory behaviour towards members of the public and female colleagues persists across many UK police forces (11-12 July, King’s Arms in Salford).

Wrier and actress Emily Hunter has appeared on ITV’s Coronation Street.

What Happened to Connie Converse? (24-26 July, King’s Arms) speculates on the events leading up to the real-life disappearance of aspiring singersongwriter Connie Converse in 1970s America. This new play features LGBTQ+ and mental health issues - and live music.

Transparency at 53two (7 July) Salford Arts Theatre (8 July) explores the every day life of a transgender male through the eyes of a northern working class family. Jaden Adams is a transgender actor and

plays all the roles in the family.

Outside In (25-26 July Gullivers Lounge) is written and performed by Ilaria Passer, who has recently published Tales of a Confused Life. Producer Micheál Jacob is a former creative head of mainstream comedy at BBC Television.

Making It Up (One Playwright to Another) is an online digital production, 1-31 July, directed by Dora Mavor Moore Award-winner Lesley Ballantyne; and recorded by national festival award-winning filmmaker John Bertram. It won the Bring Your Own Digital Venue Award at Hamilton Fringe.

Where do you go when your idols let you down? Award-winning stand-up comedian Sian Davies, from Liverpool, presents This Charming Man (15 July, King’s Arms) taking a journey through her love affair with The Smiths, masculinity and gender identity, via Salford Lads Club. Sian won the Edinburgh Festival comedy Awards Panel Prize 2022 for Best in Class and the Best Debut Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2020.

As seen on BBC1 and NextUp Comedy, neurodivergent performer Rachel Creeger is the Ultimate Jewish Mother in her interactive comedy show, 3-4 July at the Garrick in Whitefield. Rachel co-hosts international chat show podcast “Jew Talkin’ To Me?”, and Neighbours podcast “Leaving Erinsborough”.

Award-winning Stephen Catling presents Beehavioural Problems (21-22 July, King’s Arms) on his previous job in animal testing as an autistic person, with sketches on a panda game show host, a religious dog, a scientifically accurate rendition of the little mermaid, and a sexy bee.

John Hewer returns to Greater Manchester Fringe by popular demand with Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show at 3pm on Saturday 22 July, The Squad House in the historic Pear Mill in Stockport,

supported by the Museum of Comedy and Tommy Cooper’s family.

Spoken word shows include Rant in Iambic Pentameter from award-winning podcaster and poet Daniel J McLoughlin (The Out Crowd, The Northern Agenda, The Menopod) on 3 July at The Fitzgerald.

Michelle Eagleton presents An Audience with Stars of Stage and Screen, featuring Coronation Street and West End Star Jodie Prenger; BAFTA awardwinning writer and co-creator of BBC’s Early Doors, Phil Mealey; Rita, Sue & Bob Too and Goodnight Sweetheart actress Michelle Holmes on 6 July at Sonata Piano and Cabaret Lounge. All proceeds will be donated to Prevent Breast Cancer.

Family shows include Ahoy! Balled of the Time Kraken (28-29 July, Salford Arts Theatre). Rocket Whip previously presented Communism The Musical. Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist, dame Mama G presents a Saturday matinee of her family show The Magic Bookmark on Sunday 16 July at Salford Arts Theatre.

For more details and tickets visit: www.greatermanchesterfringe.co.uk

MANCHESTER PRIDE FESTIVAL

Manchester Pride Festival, winner of ‘Best Large Festival’ at the UK Festival Awards 2022, is back this August Bank Holiday weekend (25-28 August). In partnership with Booking.com, the festival invites everyone to celebrate and advocate LGBTQ+ equality with an exciting line-up of local and international artists.

The Gay Village Party, co-created with Manchester’s queer communities, will be the heart of the festival, with performances from incredible queer artists. The line-up is the festival’s most diverse to date, featuring 96% queer performers, 54% women, 51% people of colour and over 42% from trans and non-binary communities. Headliners include Brazilian drag sensation Pabllo Vittar, international icon Jake Shears, and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard.

The festival comprises several events alongside the Gay Village Party including the Manchester Pride Parade, Superbia Weekend, Human Rights Forum, Family Pride MCR, and Youth Pride MCR, and culminates in a reflective Candlelit Vigil in Sackville Gardens.

All events are free to attend, with the exception of the Gay Village Party. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster, with options for weekend, daily, VIP, low income and family tickets. £2.50 from each ticket goes to the Manchester Pride Community Fund, benefiting LGBTQ+ causes in Greater Manchester.

VIVA BRAZIL

Viva Brazil is an award-winning authentic Brazilian steakhouse, offering a unique dining experience with up to 14 different cuts of BBQ meat and exceptional customer service.

So, whether it is after a day in the office or shopping, a celebration, or cocktails with friends, there really is no better place to go than Viva Brazil.

The real Brazilian dining experience begins once you are seated. Viva Brazil’s troop of passadors (meat carvers) offer up to 14 select cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and sausages, which are all slowly roasted over a charcoal open barbeque before being expertly carved at the table.

You decide the pace of your meal with discs which are provided for each diner. One side is green which signals to the passadors that you would like more; and the other side is red, which you can turn

to when you have finished or simply wish to take a break.

And Viva Brazil will not stop serving you meats until you say! To accompany the meats, their salad island boasts a wide selection of freshly prepared salads, vegetables, cold meats, fruits, breads and sauces, as well as a range of traditional hot Brazilian dishes.

Viva Brazil welcomes families and offers a free kid’s meal for kids up to 10 years old with each paying adult. Every Sunday they have kid’s entertainment, chefs specials and free dessert included with your meal. Viva Brazil has also just launched a £10 Summer special menu running from 12-4pm, Monday to Friday which includes a succulent picanha steak topped with fresh mozzarella. Try it out and enjoy! You are guaranteed to be impressed!

One Walk Manchester is back on Sunday 25 June

It’s a great opportunity for the type 1 community to get together, have fun and raise awareness.

If you can’t join us in Manchester, why not organise a ‘One Walk Your Way’

Wherever, whenever, and however you organise your One Walk – you’ll be raising money to help change lives.

Check out more information:

https://support.jdrf.org.uk/event/one-walk/your-way

WIGAN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

From 13th to 16th July the 38th Wigan International Jazz Festival will take place at the Village on the Green Woods Road Aspull Wigan.

As one of the finest venues in the region the audience get the very best possible music experience Artists include SALENA JONES, PETE CATER BIG BAND, MICA MILLAR, JAMES MORRISON, EMMA RAWICZ, BEN HOLDER, ANCHORMEN JAZZ ORCHESTRA, WIGAN YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA, WIGAN YOUTH TRAINING JAZZ ORCHESTRA.

Full details and tickets are available on www.wiganjazzfest.co.uk

A warm welcome awaits.

OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO SHOP

Manchester Fort

Manchesterfort.co.uk

Cheetham Hill Rd, Manchester M8 8EP 0161 832 8838

Manchester Craft & Design Centre

Craftanddesign.com

17 Oak Street, Northern Quarter, M4 5JD 0161 832 4274

The Printworks

Theprintworks.com

27 Withy Grove, M4 2BS 0161 829 8000

Lowry Outlet

Lowryoutlet.co.uk

The Quays, Salford M50 3AH

0161 848 1850

Trafford Centre

Intu.co.uk/traffordcentre

0161 749 1718

Manchester, M17 8AA

OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO EAT

Tattu Restaurant & Bar

Tattu.co.uk

3, 4 Hardman Square, Gartside St, M3 3EB 0161 819 2060

Asha’s

ashasrestaurant.co.uk

47 Peter St, Manchester M2 3NG 0161 832 5309

Hawksmoor Manchester

Thehawksmoor.com

184-186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB 0161 836 6980

The Wharf, Castlefield

brunningandprice.co.uk/thewharf/

6 Slate Wharf, M15 4ST 0161 220 2960

Australasia Restaurant

Australasia.uk.com

1 The Avenue M3 3AP 0161 831 0288

Fazenda Restaurant

Fazenda.co.uk

The Avenue, Spinningfields M3 3AP 0161 207 1183

Hotel Gotham - Honey Restaurant

Hotelgotham.co.uk

100 King Street, M2 4WU 0161 413 0000

Gaucho

Gauchorestaurants.com

2A St Mary’s St, Manchester M3 2LB 0161 833 4333

Jamboree Foodfest & Bar

jamboreemcr.co.uk

3-5 Portland St, M1 6DP 0161 246 3400

Wing’s Chinese Restaurant

Wingsrestaurant.co.uk

1 Lincoln Square, M2 5LN 0161 834 9000

DEVA FEST 11-13TH AUGUST

Deva Fest is BACK from the 11th – 13th of August at the beautiful Cholmondeley Castle Gardens in Cheshire. Now in its third year, the festival is set to be ‘bigger and better than ever’.

Deva Fest is a great value family-friendly extravaganza, with 5 stages full of music, comedy, camping, family entertainment and fabulous handpicked food and drink stalls from local suppliers.

The three-day festival features huge headliners such as, Will Young, Fleur East, 5ive, Feeder, Starsailor, and Morcheeba.

Including top-notch family entertainment such as:

• Free-to-ride fairground

• Superhero day

• Deva Laughs Comedy Club

• Sensus dance stage

• Water sports

• Kids Kingdom

• Dino Mania

• Gin tasting event

• Unrivalled hand-picked food and drink stalls

• Camping and glamping options and the most enviable loos on the festival scene

Shuttle buses and coach transport are available from Manchester and selected surrounding areas.

Tickets for camping, glamping, weekend and day tickets can be booked via the website: devafest.co.uk

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

The UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival and Race is back!

Mark your calendars for a weekend of vibrant festivities on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June at Salford Quays in Media City. It’s an event you won’t want to miss.

Brought to you by XCA, BCA and Salford City Council, here’s your chance to immerse yourself in rich Chinese culture as you witness the exhilarating dragon boat races. Watch as teams battle it out to claim victory on the glistening waters of Salford Quays. With the backdrop of beating drums, the energy of the crowd is something to behold.

But the festival is not just about spectating; it’s an opportunity to actively participate and embrace the spirit of unity. Join in the festivities and discover

the wonders of Chinese culture by engaging with authentic traditions, indulging in culinary delights, and exploring captivating displays of art and craftsmanship.

With free entry for all, this is a chance for everyone to come together and celebrate the multicultural fabric of our society in Manchester. Whether you’re a fan of the races or eager to experience a new cultural phenomenon, the UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival and Race promises something for everyone.

Bring your friends, family, and loved ones and join us on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June as we honour Chinese culture, embrace diversity, and create lasting memories. The UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is where celebration meets community, and everyone is invited!

For more information, please head to www.dragonboatfestival.uk

CREAMFIELDS NORTH

The mighty Creamfields returns to Cheshire this August Bank Holiday weekend and we’re lucky to have it on our doorstep!

Spawned from the legendary club, Creamfields attracts a sell out 70,000 crowd every summer!

There are few festivals that compete when it comes to electronic music, unbeatable world class line up, stages, and jaw dropping production and its electric atmosphere are some of the key ingredients to its success as becoming one of the biggest and most globally renowned electronic music festivals.

This year is no different with over 300 acts performing across multiple stages across the 4 day bank holiday weekend! Creamfields North returns to Daresbury, Cheshire, UK from 24th to 27th August Bank Holiday weekend.

For more info go to www.creamfields.com @Creamfields

OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY

Hotel Gotham

Hotelgotham.co.uk

100 King Street, M2 4WU 0843 178 7188

Great John Street Hotel

Eclectichotels.co.uk/great-john-street

Great John St, M3 4FD 0161 831 3211

The Midland Hotel

qhotels.co.uk

16 Peter St, M60 2DS 0161 236 3333

The Abel Heywood Boutique Hotel

Abelheywood.co.uk

38 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ 0161 819 1441

Velvet Hotel

Velvetmanchester.com

2 Canal St, Manchester M1 3HE 0161 2369003

Ibis Styles Manchester Portland

3-5 Portland Street, M1 6DP 0161 246 3400

www.ibis.com

The Spa Hotel @ Ribby Hall Village

ribbyhall.co.uk/spa-hotel

Ribby Road, Wrea Green, Lancashire 0800 107 0522

Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester

radissonblu-edwardian.com

Free Trade Hall, Peter St, Manchester M2 5GP 0161 835 9929

Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre

Ihg.com/crownplaza/hotels

70 Shudehill, M4 4AF 0161 828 8606

Townhouse Manchester

Townhousehotelmanchester.com

101 Portland St, Manchester M1 6DF 0161 222 8748

THE HALLÉ

The Hallé announces a major new season with innovation at its core

The Hallé has announced its 2023-24 season of concerts at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall which will be packed with stunning music, stellar artists, world premieres and exciting new collaborations.

Music Director Sir Mark Elder’s final season at the helm of the Hallé is marked not only by extraordinary music and world-class artists, but also by completely new strands of performance. Sir Mark opens the season with Mahler’s Ninth, the composer’s last completed symphony. Sir Mark’s concerts will form a series of special musical events including Ravel’s colourful Daphnis et Chloé with the Hallé Choir and another complete Ravel masterpiece – Mother Goose. Rossini’s Stabat Mater, an inspirational vision of Mary at Christ’s crucifixion, will be followed by a rare performance of the original version of one of Verdi’s greatest achievements, Simon Boccanegra.

May 2024 sees Elgar’s Enigma Variations in a programme that also includes the European premiere of Sir Stephen Hough’s Piano Concerto, performed by the composer. Elgar’s popular work will also feature in a special Family Concert, one of four the orchestra will present this season.

New concert strands include:

• Rush Hour kick-start your evening or avoid the evening traffic queues with hour-long performances of great music starting at 6pm.

• The Hallé Presents - a series of special collaborations with celebrated artists such as Nitin Sawhney, Jeff Mills, Jonny Greenwood and the legendary Steve Reich.

• Family Concerts where you can unlock the codes of the Enigma Variations or discover the orchestra with our newly appointed Assistant Conductor, Euan Shields.

Throughout the season the Hallé will be joined by some of the world’s finest artists, including Benjamin Grosvenor, Jess Gillam, Stephen Hough, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha and Tom Borrow, the latest winner of the prestigious Terence Judd-Hallé Award and a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist. An impressive roster of conductors includes Daniele Rustioni, Roderick Cox, Chloé van Soeterstède and Kahchun Wong.

Hallé Chief Executive David Butcher said:

“We hope this season has something for everyone with its rich alchemy of musical experiences designed to surprise and delight. We’ve got stunning music, world premieres, new innovations and collaborations with artists as diverse as Thomas Adès (who we welcome as Artist-inResidence), Nitin Sawhney, Jess Gillam and Steve Reich. The season is particularly momentous in that it is the final season of our inspirational Music Director Sir Mark Elder, who stands down after twenty-four transformative years.”

To find out more or to book tickets, visit halle.co.uk

MANCHESTER CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

Manchester Craft Beer Festival is back at Depot Mayfield, 21-22 July for a weekend of beer, food and vibes.

You’ll get to take your pick from over 500 beers, from 65+ breweries. This includes local legends like Track and Sureshot, and J.W LEES national heroes like DEYA, The Kernel and Thornbridge European champions like Mikkeller, Dugges and Timmermans and beers from Texas that have never been poured in the UK thanks to Hop the Pond.

Beyond beer options including cider, spirits and cocktails.

Try some delicious dishes from Stockport’s award winning Foodie Friday.

Including Halumination, Chilli’s Kitchen, Just Gyros, Marley’s Tacos and Tapas Altrincham.

As well as experience live tastings with Craft Beer Channel’s Jonny Garrett, loads of music acts and festival vibes.

Don’t forget ALL YOUR BEER IS INCLUDED in the ticket price. So you won’t spend a penny on the day on beer.

Grab your tickets at manchestercraftbeerfestival.com