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There’s a new club night for people who still want to have an early night
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There’s a brand new club night for people who want to go out and have a good time but still get home in time for a decent night’s sleep.
‘Fresh as a Daisy’ will cater for those who love a party AND a good snooze, and is set to hit Bolton this weekend.
The event, which will be on from 7pm until 11pm, will see local DJ John Leather return to play in his hometown for the first time in five years.
He’ll be playing four hours of indie anthems, with John saying he was inspired by former BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac’s recent event down in London called ‘Before Midnight’.
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John told the Manchester Evening News: “She’s pioneering a similar thing in London and as a concept, I want to give it a go.
“I think with the way nights out are going, it’s fair to say that the traditional club scene is weaker than it’s ever been. Covid’s had a part to play and I think at this time, the culture of going out earlier is becoming more viable.
“It’s aimed at people who are weekend conscious, people who don’t want to ruin their weekend, who want to go out and have a good time but also be home early. It’ll be indie anthems for a crowd who want to get out early, party early and home for a certain time.”
When he first came on the scene, John initially made a name for himself by putting on indie nights at the now-closed Kico and Blind Tiger venues in Bolton, and is currently on the line-up for Manchester Adored at Bowlers Exhibition Centre in September.
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However, John hasn’t been DJing as much recently. He said: “I’ve got a condition called ulcerative colitis which can affect me from time to time with gigs and I’ve had to turn down a few festival slots but hoping I’m getting well enough to get back on the scene.
“It’s been nearly five years since I’ve been back in Bolton. I had quite a bit of success at Kico and Blind Tiger and I feel like the time’s right to give it another go and try and launch another indie night within the town centre.”
According to the event description: “Expect to hear the finest indie classics from the ages from the likes of Joy Division/Pulp/Stone Roses/Arctic Monkeys/Courteeners/Oasis/New Order/Blur/Franz Ferdinand/Gorillaz/James/Jamie T/Kings Of Leon/Kasabian/Ocean Colour Scene/Libertines/Stereophonics/The Strokes/Subways/Happy Mondays/Primal Scream/Florence and The Machine/Arcade Fire and much more.”
The launch event is happening this Saturday, June 11th, at RokitV5 in the Vaults at Bolton Market Place, from 7pm-11pm, and if it goes well John has said it could turn into a monthly night.
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Huge beer festival with more than 500 different varieties coming to Manchester
Can’t wait for this!
Manchester Craft Beer Festival is back for another year, bringing with it more than 80 breweries and 500 different beers to sample.
The fourth edition of the festival will be taking place at Depot Mayfield on Friday July 5th and Saturday July 6th.
Cloudwater, Track, Marble, Northern Monk, Bundobust, Sureshot and Seven Brothers will be there to represent Manchester, alongside other UK stalwarts like Deya, Verdant, Siren and Leeds’ North Brewing Co.
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Heritage breweries like Timothy Taylor’s, Chouffe and Timmermans will also be there, as well as international breweries from the US, Greece, Spain and Australia.
There will also be some great food options to line your stomach, including bao buns, crispy chicken and katsu tater tots at Bone Daddies, as well as Almost Famous, Bundobust, MorMor and Voodoo Rays.
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Greg Wells, director of Manchester Craft Beer Festival, said: “It’s been a disheartening year for Manchester’s beer scene so far with closure of the beloved Indy Beer Con Fest and the unsuccessful debut of the International Brewing and Cider Festival, but we’re pleased to announce our return and bring more of what has been loved in the past three years.
“With even more breweries and experiences on offer and larger capacity this year, we’re buzzing to be back to satisfy all the beer lovers out there.
“The addition of a complimentary trade session to our programme is all about promoting this world class beer city and a small gesture to support all the incredible people who work across the drinks and hospitality industries.
“We all have a mutual understanding of the hardships our industries have faced in recent times so we thought it’d be a nice gesture to get everyone together for the love of drinks, food and music to celebrate beer and ourselves!”
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The entry price includes all your drinks throughout your session, as well as festival glass and access to all the events happening.
And as it’s on during the Euros, it will be screening the football too.
Day tickets cost £57 per day session – with a discount for four tickets – or £145 for the whole weekend. Grab tickets HERE.
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New makers market with everything from dog accessories to house plants and jewellery coming to Manchester
Get this one in your diary!
A brand new makers market is coming to Manchester this late May Bank Holiday weekend, with something for everyone.
Taking place at New Jackson – a new urban neighbourhood located at the southern gateway to the city – Manchester Made Market will be held on Saturday May 25th and Sunday May 26th.
Over the two days you’ll be able to browse a selection of local artisanal traders and small businesses from across the region.
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There’ll be everything, from food produce, homewares, crafts and creations to dog accessories, house plants, jewellery and homemade soap.
Among the traders will be Manchester and Cheshire-based florist and floral artists Dot & Flora, graphic artist Ablott MCR selling music prints, HGT with crochet fashion and homeware designs, and artisan candlemakers Leaves and Prickles.
Elsewhere, there will be essential oils and other treatments from Grounded Wellness, permanent jewellery from Sealed Links, and desserts from Cake With Heart.
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There will be plenty of street food options to keep you topped up while you shop, including The Wild Grill, Food Sorcery, Salvi’s and new favourite Medlock Canteen.
Neighbourhood Brew will be supplying some great drinks as well.
Supported by Renaker, the market is free, but you can upgrade your experience with a limited, free VIP ticket with access to the dedicated bar area.
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Manchester Flower Festival returns with tributes to Sarah Harding and Caroline Aherne
It’s taking place later this month!
The legendary Manchester Flower Festival is returning to our city later this month, complete with pop-ups, installations and tributes to some local icons.
Taking place over the late May Bank Holiday, the event will be headlined by its ‘Floral Trail’.
This year’s theme is Manchester Icons, with a host of names past and present being honoured in flower form, including the late comedy legend Caroline Aherne, pop star Sarah Harding and suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst.
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Collaborating with Manchester illustrator Stanley Chow, floral designer Liv Woodward will create a portrait of Caroline Aherne at the Floral Marquee on New Cathedral Street, using sustainably sourced plants and flowers.
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding will be remembered in a ‘tribute garden’, sponsored by the AO Arena, with visitors able to donate to the Sarah Harding Breast Cancer Appeal by scanning the QR code at the display.
The homage to Pankhurst has been created by female-led Decordia, featuring an ornate wooden Manchester Town Hall-inspired planter with sashes, posters and colourful icons, alongside a wicker figure of the suffragette herself.
This can be found at the corner of Cross Street and King Street, adorned with purple, green and white plants – the colours of the suffragette movement.
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Other local legends will also be honoured with their own installations, including Happy Mondays vocalist Rowetta and iconic Manchester brewery Boddingtons .
Fringe events will be taking place too, at locations including Northern Quarter art shop Fred Aldous, The Bridgewater Hall, the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel and the National Trust’s Castlefield Viaduct.
Selfridges Exchange Square, El Gato Negro, Tast Catala, Franco Manca, Grand Pacific Manchester and Urban Playground will also be taking part, with alfresco dining, festival-related dishes and cocktails.
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Now in its seventh year, the Flower Festival, which is put together by Manchester City Centre Business Improvement District, attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year, with live entertainment, workshops, and arts and crafts markets.
It all happens from May 24th to May 27th – head over to the website HERE to find more information.
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