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Eric Clapton is coming to Co-op Live for first Manchester show in a decade
He is the second act to be announced at the huge new music-first venue
Co-op Live is bringing guitar legend Eric Clapton back to Manchester after 10 years.
The world famous guitarist known for hits ‘Wonderful Tonight’ and ‘Layla’ is confirmed as the second artist to be gracing the stage at the UK’s largest live entertainment arena.
The multi-award winning artist will perform during Co-op Live’s opening season from April 2024 – and Co-op members can grab their pre-sale tickets and other benefits by downloading the app.
As the second act to be announced for the opening of the new venue after the Jonas Brothers, Clapton will take to the stage on May 18th next year for his first performance in Manchester in over a decade.
Once a member of such seminal bands as the Yardbirds, Blind Faith and Cream – and regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time – Eric Clapton, aka ‘Slowhand’, has sold more than 280 million records worldwide.
As well as holding a CBE for his services to music, he has received 18 Grammy Awards and a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.
Clapton’s appearance at Co-op Live will be one of nine dates on his upcoming UK and Ireland tour.
The impressive £365 million Co-op Live – Europe’s most sustainable music-first arena – is edging closer to its official opening in April 2024, where a diverse range of global superstars will head to Manchester.
As part of the busiest UK arena opening season ever, Co-op Live will host 25 shows within its first month of opening.
The venue will welcome an array of world class musical talent across various genres to perform on the UK’s biggest stage, with Eric Clapton being one of the first significant announcements confirmed in an exciting line-up to be made public.
The brand new arena – a joint venture between Oak View Group and City Football Group and backed by pop-singer Harry Styles – has been designed to transform the live music experience for both artists and fans and is set to host some of the biggest acts from around the globe.
Gary Roden, Executive Director & General Manager, Co-op Live, says: “We are thrilled that Eric Clapton will return to Manchester for the first time in ten years as part of Co-op Live’s opening season from April 2024.
“With Co-op Live’s intimate design, there will be no better place to see him play his decades-long list of classic songs.
“We look forward to revealing some of the other artists performing during our opening season in the coming weeks.”
Eric Clapton will perform at Co-op Live in Manchester on May 18th 2024.
As part of the venue’s pioneering partnership, Co-op members will gain early access to tickets through a designated presale from 10am on Thursday September 7th 2023.
General sale tickets will be made available through Co-op Live from 10am on September 11th 2023.
Download the Co-op app to become a member and enjoy the many rewards and benefits. To find out more click HERE.
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The new FREE Christmas night market with over 40 traders from across our region
Get in the festive spirit!
Get in the festive spirit with a brand new FREE Christmas makers night market, with over 40 traders and small businesses from across the region.
Brought to you by Renaker, the Manchester Made Christmas night market is coming to New Jackson, Deansgate Square from Friday December 6th to Sunday December 8th.
Following on from a successful summer market in May, the Manchester Made Market is returning bigger and better than before but with a Christmassy twist.
Manchester Made Market
Expect a ‘cosy and magical’ Christmas night market experience, with food, drink, live music and even a grotto for visits to Father Christmas.
There’ll be Christmas trees galore, glittering with lighting, with one huge show-stopping tree taking centre stage.
Bringing together over 40 artisanal traders and small businesses from across the region, the three-day event will showcase a plethora of food produce, homewares, crafts and creations.
Manchester Made Market
Visitors will be sure to find unique Christmas gifts that support local businesses, including from The Cole Men and their award winning sauces, Moon & Sixpence’s handmade jewellery, and fine art photography by Craig Barker.
There’ll be live music from a 20-piece choir, playing Christmas classics, cocktails from Manchester Gin and Gooey’s sweet treats.
The experts from Millington Hall Farm in Altrincham will be bringing a taste of their Wild Grill experience, including live sausage making demonstrations and an array of German sausages served from a festive BBQ trailer.
Manchester Made Market
Families with children can visit the Christmas grotto, where Father Christmas himself will be waiting in a cosy tipi – kids will get a gift from Santa, and bookings can be made online for £8.50 per child.
Manchester Made Market will be open from 4pm to 9pm on Friday December 6th, and 1pm to 9pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th – pre-register for a free guest list ticket and 50% off a hot chocolate HERE, or book the Christmas grotto HERE.
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Free one-day Christmas festival returning to Stockport to kick off festive season
Get in the festive spirit in Stockport!
Stockport’s free, one-day Christmas festival is returning this festive season, with 200 performers and more than 50 shows.
Spectacular Sunday will return to the town on November 17th at various sites and venues.
Following the success of last year’s event, hundreds of performers will take over Stockport, with everything from giant roller-skating presents to a living snow globe and roaming Christmas dolls.
There will also be street theatre, including grumpy Christmas grandads, a gigantic balloon man and water show.
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Produced by carnival arts organisation Global Grooves and organised by Stockport Council, Totally Stockport, Merseyway and Stockport Market, the town centre will be buzzing with Christmas excitement.
Events will be happening in iconic Stockport locations like Market Place, Underbanks, Merseyway, Redrock and Suffragette Square.
A grand finale in Merseyway will bring together the brass bands of Stockport, ending the day with a huge flash mob and rendition of All You Need Is Love.
Cirq Delight
Cllr Singleton, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Sport, said: “We’re so excited to bring this event back after last year’s amazing success.
“It’s such a fun way to get everyone in the festive spirit and really shows off what makes Stockport special – our sense of community and joy.
“With loads of free performances and activities, plus a chance to enjoy the newly improved areas of Merseyway, it’s a perfect day out for families.
“Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday is all about having fun, making memories, and starting the holiday season in style.”
Spectacular Sunday is happening from 11am to 5pm on Sunday November 17th – find out more HERE.
The prestigious Manchester Art Fair is back in town for its 16th year next month, bringing with it a vibrant gallery space showcasing thousands of works from over 500 artists.
One of the biggest and most significant events in the UK art world calendar, it’ll take over Manchester Central for three days, from Friday November 15th to 17th.
The city will be flooded with art from all corners of the world, championing everything from local heroes to new emerging talent, as well as international artists with worldwide acclaim.
Manchester Art Fair
A wide range of artistic disciplines will be represented at the event, from painters, illustrators, and sculptors to graffiti artists and everything in between.
Expect exhibitions, workshops, Q&A sessions, demos, book signings and parties happening across the event.
Tickets include free access to art workshops and talks from leading artists and cultural experts, and are on sale now.
You can grab them HERE.
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