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WTF Is An NFT: An immersive digital art exhibition is coming to the Manchester Art Fair for the first time
We’re giving away FREE tickets to the digital exhibition
A groundbreaking immersive digital art exhibition will be coming to the Manchester Art Fair for the very first time, and will give Mancunians the chance to delve into the promising world of NFTs.
But firstly, let’s clear one thing up; What exactly is an NFT?
Well, being none the wiser myself, I decided to delve into the complex (and somewhat scary) world of NFTs to see what the heck all the fuss is about, and here’s what I found; An NFT – or non-fungible token – is a ‘one-of-a-kind’ asset in the digital world that can be bought and sold like any other piece of property.
To break it down even further, a ‘fungible’ asset is something with units that can be readily interchanged, like money. However, if something is ‘non-fungible’, it is a completely unique property, meaning it is impossible to be swapped or interchanged.
NFTs can be anything in a digital form, such as paintings, drawings and music, but most of the excitement surrounding them these days is the staggering amount of money they can be sold for – I’m talking hundreds of thousands of pounds and even millions, in some instances.
Though it is worth mentioning that you will need a cryptocurrency wallet to be able to purchase or invest in your own NFT (cryptocurrency is basically a digital form of currency in that you exchange your pounds for, such as Bitcoin and Dogecoin etc.).
And don’t worry if you’re still feeling a bit lost; NFTs are notoriously complex to wrap your heads around so it may take some time to get to grips with things.
But let’s get down to the exciting stuff; for the first time ever, the Manchester Art Fair will be hosting an NFT event courtesy of KnownOrigin and Manchester’s Finest’s digital exhibition, ‘WTF Is An NFT‘.
The collaborative exhibition booth will give attendees the opportunity to talk to the KnownOrigin team about everything there is to know about NFTs and also get a bit of much-needed advice on how to get started in this emerging digital space.
The groundbreaking exhibition will feature KnownOrigin’s crypto-art by artists such as David-Koblesky, Anna Natter and Lucho, alongside Manchester’s Finest own curated artists, Numan, and LeiMai LeMaow.
Manchester’s Finest’s collection will focus on the utility of NFTs, which will give collectors a set of benefits with the purchase – therefore, anyone who buys one of the digital artworks by the Manchester’s Finest collaborative artists will be able to redeem a supper club with the artist in question through an invite that will be airdropped to them at some point in the near future.
Attendees will also be able to get their hands on an exclusive POAP (Proof of Attendance Protocol), a digital gift to prove their attendance to an event and a much sought-after and valuable asset in the NFT community.
Steven Pankhurt, Creative Director at Manchester’s Finest, said: “The ‘utility’ or ‘added extra’ side of NFTs and the fact the artist benefits from commission on any resales is something we at Manchester’s Finest really want to champion.
“The additional ability to link unique perks, gifts & events direct to the holders of these NFTs allows us to also generate revenue for our independent food & drink partners. NFTs will span every aspect of people’s lives in years to come, this is just the start.”
WTF is an NFT? A Disruptive Exhibition will be at the Manchester Art Fair 2021 from November 19th – November 21st.
To get FREE tickets to the exhibition, use our discount code ‘WTFNFT’ 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.
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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.
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Boom Battle Bar: Ultimate games destination for perfect birthday, stag do or work party
Boom Battle Bar has got it all!
If you’re stuck for somewhere to go this Christmas party season, or for any birthday, stag or hen do, or even a regular weekend with your mates, we’ve got the perfect spot.
Boom Battle Bar is a massive games bar in the Printworks, with axe throwing (£45 – £80), shuffleboard (£15 – £25), augmented reality darts (£40 per lane), beer/prosecco pong (£30 per table), and even karaoke booths (£6 – £9 per person).
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They also do a bottomless brunch at weekends, alongside a street food offering, including halloumi fries, parmesan and truffle mac and cheese bites, chicken tenders, wings, loaded bacon parmesan fries and dirty BBQ loaded fries.
There’s an impressive array of drinks as well, with cocktails like the Basic B*tch, Honey It’s Time To Party, and GOAT Punch, as well as plenty of beer, wine and even big sharers.
Get yourself booked in HERE.
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The Cube Live adds three exciting new games for the perfect team day out
Everything you need for an incredible day out
Urban Playground has taken things to the next level, revealing three brand new games for thrill-seekers to sink their teeth into.
The Manchester Arndale entertainment venue, which is already home to an impressive array of games, has added even more fun to the line up.
From mini golf to arcade games and loads of food and drink, Urban Playground has everything you need for an incredible day out.
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They’ve now added three new games to The Cube Live experience, ahead of the upcoming Christmas party season.
‘Pass’, ‘Exit’ and ‘Locate’ are the three new nail-bitingly tense games, and you’ll recognise them all from TV.
In Pass, two players rapidly weave a foam brick back and forth between free-standing poles, avoiding knocking the poles over as they go – requiring agility and great communication.
Exit sees two players work together manoeuvring a ball out of a maze testing their patience to the max.
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Lastly, Locate is a single player game where players must memorise an illuminated white square’s location, before placing a block on it while blindfolded.
They’re all deceptively straightforward, while also fiendishly addictive, and perfect for a team day out.
Get booked in HERE to try the new games for yourself.
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