In case you haven’t heard, the MTV EMAs (European Music Awards) is coming to Manchester later this year, and to mark the massive occasion, they’re hosting a huge week-long takeover at some of the city’s best venues.
This may be a first for Manchester but this isn’t the only time the award ceremony has come to the UK, with London, Liverpool, Glasgow and Belfast all having hosted it before, and with the world-leading Co-op Live now attracting endless global artists, the state-of-the-art venue was a no-brainer.
However, they’re no muppets, these MTV lot: they know that Manchester has one of if not the best music scenes on the planet and has some of the most influential venues to back it up, so they’ve decided to partner with several of them for a celebratory gig takeover.
Running from 5-9 November (Tuesday to Saturday), MTV Music Week will host a series of live music nights at some of the city’s best concert spots and nightlife destinations.
Showcasing both rising and well-established artists from Manchester and beyond, MTV‘s annual Music Week for the 2024 EMAs isn’t just sponsoring a few extra shows ahead of the awards do, they’ll also bespotlighting homegrown artists, hosting unforgettable performances as well as industry workshops.
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With the likes of Rebellion, Band on the Wall and Soup Kitchen, as well as Depot Mayfield and Aviva Studios – home to The Warehouse Project and Factory International, respectively – all taking part, this is effectively a week-long tour of some Manc’s most magical music venues.
Acts that we’re excited to see include homegrown indie and alternative lads, Larkins; fast-rising electronic cult favourite, salute, as well as drum and bass duo Piri and Tommy, just to name a few.
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Better still, with sub-brands like MTV Push Live, Club MTV and YO! MTV Raps hosting several of these stages, you can rest assured that there’s plenty of variety when it comes to genres.
Alongside MTV Music Week and the 2024 MTV EMAs, Paramount’s Creators House is also heading to Manchester that same week.
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As part of their ‘Content for Change’ event series, this company-wide, social impact-led initiative will take place across between 7-9 November, with a packed slate of programming and networking opportunities aimed at Manchester’s creative community.
Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, said of the event series: “Our music scene in Manchester is the stuff of legend and we’re known the world over for our brilliant musicians and iconic venues.
“Music Week will be a great showcase for our city and the stage is set for an incredible Manchester music takeover. A boost for the industry, our economy, and fantastic opportunities for some of our best homegrown artists as well as unforgettable performances for audiences to enjoy.”
The EMAs land on 10 November but before then, you can grab tickets for any of the 10 exciting events happening over MTV Music Week Manchester 2024 HERE. Catch you there!
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Ultimate Performance: the global gym group living up to their name and thriving here in Manchester
Danny Jones
Gyms are ten a penny here in Greater Manchester, but there’s something to be said for a fitness brand that can operate on a global scale whilst still delivering that smaller, more bespoke feel that you only get from personal trainer-focused facilities – say hello to Ultimate Performance.
With a total of 24 locations all over the world, the Ultimate Performance gym group is much more than just another chain; the UP approach is becoming its own fitness phenomenon, with countless high-profile clients, write-ups in health and wellness outlets and consistent results across the board.
Better still, if you’re a Manc looking to get in the best shape of your life, their Manchester location is based right in the heart of the city and of the centre’s most exciting districts, so you’re well-placed to get your transformation underway whenever you ready.
Priding themselves on not only being the “home of the world’s leading personal trainers in Manchester” but also delivering value for money by the time you’ve achieved your fitness goals. So, what exactly is it that sets them apart?
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Well, for starters, given the scope of the company and its growing reputation, Ultimate Performance locations are typically much bigger than most and their programmes are more comprehensive than most other gyms where you pay a monthly membership fee.
At the other end of the spectrum, they also promise a much more expansive offering than regular PTs and boutique gyms, both in terms of the facilities and infrastructure as well as in how their clients are looked after.
Rather than just being paired with an available instructor, time is taken to ensure you find the right match when it comes to your trainer and the workouts you take on, with clients being given proper supervision/programming that is geared towards very specific outcomes without being babied.
You only have to hear it from the numerous testimonials taken from their Manchester clients alone to understand the kind of experience you’ll receive at an Ultimate Performance gym.
They’ve had a fair share of famous faces vouch for the quality of coaching too, from the likes of Hollywood A-lister Glen Powell over in the States to Gemma Atkinson here in Manchester.
To put things into perspective when you simply Google ‘best gym Manchester‘ you’ll not only find round-up articles like ours but also several results for Ultimate Performance specifically.
If you Google “best gym Manchester” which is how we found you guys! UP make most of the other lists, if you wanna read a few to get more of a sense this might help – we didn’t pay for these they happened naturally.
From personalised UP free weights, high-end equipment and other little touches that let you know they mean business, they give you everything you need to transform your body or lay the foundations for lifelong health.
The only question left is are you ready and how seriously are you willing to take it?
Ultimate Performance is the gym in Manchester to join if you want to stick to your plan and achieve whatever goals you set yourself, from fat loss to muscle building to general health, with some of the world’s best personal trainers coaching from here.
A huge student shopping event is back at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Thomas Melia
Students from Greater Manchester and all across the country will be able to access exclusive deals at the McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet next month.
Shoppers can expect an evening filled with giveaways, massive discounts, free drinks and music.
From 5pm to 9pm on 2 October, McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet will be hosting their annual student event to celebrate the freshers season.
The shopping complex will be decked out in style, preparing for all the savvy students ready to get their hands on all the deals they can.
The evening has a schedule bursting with plenty of things to do, and with 400,000 square feet of retail space and 150 outlets and boutiques, you’d better start planning your way round the shops now.
Brands who are participating in this massive eventing of discounts include Crocs, Levi’s, Lululemon, The North Face and more.
Alongside all the epic deals, students can enjoy selfie opportunities in the outdoor outlet as they shop and browse around.
Free drinks are available too, all you have to do is sign up to the student pass and there will be some free giveaways happening throughout the four hour event.
The retail outlet centre which stocks all your favourite high street fashion brands is giving students the opportunity to save money off their already discounted prices.
Soundtracking the evening will be TikTok DJ SUAT, known for carrying his DJ decks with him wherever he goes… even the Alps, so you’ll never be too far away from the party.
The night will be one of the best opportunities to get a headstart on buying your Christmas gifts for the year, or an easy way to refresh your current wardrobe without breaking the bank.
Kenny Murray, general manager at McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet explains: “We are looking forward to welcoming students back to our upcoming shopping event!
“With so many universities and colleges right on Cheshire Oaks’ doorstep, we know how important it is to give back to the student community by providing unbeatable offers.”
Students can collect their wristbands for the event from the Nike Factory Store in McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet from 5pm on 2 October, as they arrive.
If it’s your first time visiting this shopping destination, there is a handy guide on how to find them here.
Only one reminder, make sure you bring a valid Student ID and enjoy the rest of your evening!
Danny Jones -
1st October 2024 
