The Hundred is nearly upon once again and with just over a month and a half to go until play gets underway, the official lineup of live music has been revealed in full, and there are some big names on the cardsthis year.
Now in its third year, one of the most fast-paced tournaments in cricket is returning to tour the UK this August and aside from the action itself, The Hundred has quickly gained a reputation as one of the best days out you could hope for all-round, not least because of the incredible music on offer.
As well as eight different men’s and women’s teams playing 32 matches throughout the month — including our very own Manchester Originals, of course — you’ll have the luxury of seeing a different musical act every single day, as well as plenty more entertainment throughout the competition.
Teaming up with BBC Introducing for the tournament, you can expect the likes of Yazmin Lacey, The Royston Club, Antony Szmierek and more; we’ve even got Leigh legends The Lottery Winners set to play the Emirates Old Trafford for the second year running.
📺 BACK ON THE TELLY! 📺
Buzzing to be performing live at Old Trafford for @thehundred which will be shown live on BBC2!
Playing on Wednesday, 23 August on the home turf of Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, The Lottery Winners are returning as conquering heroes following their number one album, A.R.T (Anxiety Replacement Therapy).
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The local lot absolutely killed it when we went along last year and with even more music to play and a bigger following this time around, this show’s sure to be a belter.
As if that wasn’t enough, British D&B and electronic group Rudimental will be headlining The Hundred Final at Lord’s in London to close out the tournament on 27 August.
The Hundred 2023 kicks off on 1 August and we literally can’t wait.
With light shows, pyros, DJs and plenty more fun for all the family, not to mention the whole thing being broadcast live on Sky Sports, August is going to be a great month.
Yet another major Deansgate Locks nightlife spot has closed in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Deansgate Locks is set to lose yet another of its nightlife spots, with Ark confirming it will be shutting its doors ‘within weeks’.
The multi-room, multi-storey, multi-genre nightclub has been part of the canalside development for more than a decade, having first opened back in 2014.
At that time, Deansgate Locks was arguably Manchester’s leading nightlife destination, drawing hundreds of students and party-goers to its mix of venues.
The railway arches have been home to iconic clubs and bars including Baa Bar, Lola Lo, Revolution, and Sugar Buddha, as well as The Comedy Store.
But with news that Ark Manchester is closing too, it leaves only Popworld left at what was previously one of the city’s hottest destinations.
In a statement shared with the Manchester Evening News, a spokesperson for Stonegate said: “The hospitality sector continues to face significant challenges.
Ark Manchester will be closing for goodIt leaves Deansgate Locks with just one venue
“After careful consideration, and despite our best efforts, Ark Manchester is no longer commercially viable and we have taken the difficult decision to close the venue.
“Our priority is to support our hard‑working team during this time, and we would like to thank them for their commitment and dedication. We would also like to thank our guests and the local community for their support over the years.”
It’s believed that Ark Manchester will close on Deansgate Locks in the next few weeks.
The Streets announce big change for Castlefield Bowl gig in Manchester amid World Cup clash
Daisy Jackson
One of the biggest gigs taking place in Manchester this summer has announced a pretty major change to its plans.
The Streets are set to perform two nights at Castlefield Bowl this weekend, taking to the magnificent outdoor stage in the heart of the city.
But one of those shows happens to clash with a pretty major event – England’s quarter final World Cup match against Norway.
But The Streets have got the nation’s interests at heart, and have announced a plan to make sure fans can watch both their gig and the football.
Mike Skinner et al will be shifting their entire Saturday gig forward by a full hour, which means gig-goers should be able to escape Castlefield Bowl and peg it to the nearest pub in time for the footy.
“Fear not,” they wrote in an update on Instagram today. “Saturday’s show will begin early to accommodate England vs Norway at 10.”
It also means their support acts – Mancunian artist Antony Szmierek, and rap and grime MC CASISDEAD – will be playing an hour earlier than planned.
The Streets’ gig on Friday will remain at the time originally planned.
Doors to Castlefield Bowl will open earlier ahead of Antony Szmierek’s performance at the revised time of 5.50pm.
Then CASISDEAD will perform at 6.15pm, with The Streets on stage at 7.45pm.
Fans have been delighted with The Streets’ decision to move their Manchester Saturday show forward, with one writing: “THANK YOU CASTLEFIELD BOWL AND MIKEYYYY. We had a very difficult decision on our hands today, this is what dreams are made of. See you Saturday!!!!”
Many more are calling for the England games to be screened at Castlefield Bowl, but no plans have been confirmed for that just yet. Watch this space…
Danny Jones -
15th June 2023 
