by Nikki Brown | Jan 24, 2024 | GMLEP News
New research by Adobe Express has named Manchester the ‘creative capital’ of the UK, or the UK’s most creative city. By analysing a variety of factors including the number of jobs available in the creative sector, the number of museums and galleries and the number of...
by Nikki Brown | Jan 11, 2024 | GMLEP News
Plans for the landmark redevelopment of Touchstones, the borough’s major arts and heritage venue have been approved by Rochdale Borough Council and work is due to commence this spring. The approved plans will see the much loved building transformed into a creative and...
by Nikki Brown | Dec 5, 2023 | GMLEP News
In a boost to our region’s cultural sector, The English National Opera (ENO) is set to move to Manchester, establishing its main base outside of London. ENO and Greater Manchester are pleased to announce a new working partnership to develop a new home for the...
by Nikki Brown | Oct 18, 2023 | GMLEP News
Manchester’s new landmark cultural venue, Aviva Studios, the permanent home of Factory International, has officially opened its doors with the world premiere of Free Your Mind, a large-scale immersive performance directed by Danny Boyle. Designed by the Office for...
by Nikki Brown | Oct 6, 2023 | GMLEP News
International music convention WOMEX has confirmed it will be coming to Manchester next year in a boost for the region’s creative sector. The city will host the prestigious global event on behalf of the UK and Ireland next autumn, between 23-27 October 2024....