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We’ve teamed up with a new creative hub to offer an exciting opportunity to a rising Manchester star

This chance is too good to pass up.

Danny Jones Danny Jones - 18th February 2025

Truth be told, there are creative opportunities to be found all across Greater Manchester, but you won’t find many quite like this…

Content creation is an ever-growing industry and the demand for roles in this ever-evolving space is higher than ever; the problem is, lots of people are unsure of how exactly to get started.

That’s why anyone interested in the sector should be very excited about the latest development over in MediaCity – we certainly are, and that’s why we’ve teamed up with them for something special.

First of all, let’s do introductions: welcome to the ‘Content Studio’.

What is the Content Studio?

This brand new £600,000 state-of-the-art content creation space marks a huge milestone in MediaCity’s continuing journey as not just a Northern hub for digital and creative innovation, but a go-to national destination for future media.

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Designed to cater to the growing climate of cutting-edge content creation and offer a professional workspace at an accessible rate, the Content Studio provides a range of versatile creative spaces including light, dark and podcast studios, perfect for video production, castings, photoshoots and more.

Curated by University of Salford alumni, Ashley Salmon, the studio has been built to meet the needs of modern content creators, influencers, social media stars, brands and businesses of all kinds.

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Promising to offer both a dynamic and inspiring space where people can produce high-quality and innovative content while fostering a supportive creative community, this place aims to live up to Greater Manchester’s media reputation: industry-leading.

The Content Studio will also be made accessible to students spending time over in MediaCity and beyond, with a good chunk of the core production team comprised of recent graduates from Salford, giving them a valuable platform to showcase their skills and kickstart their careers.

Credit: Sophia J Carey (supplied)

Are you the next rising star?

As the previous video detailed, we’re working with MediaCity to identify their next ‘Creator in Residence’, an exclusive opportunity being made available to just one inventive individual this year.

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Put simply, we’re looking for Greater Manchester’s next rising star, an entrepreneur or someone who is looking to start out in the creative space. So what does one lucky winner get with the prize?

Well, all of this:

  • Three-month Content Studio residency worth over £1,000 at MediaCity
  • Free use of content creation space, subject to availability
  • £200 budget to decorate the space/purchase props
  • Equipment hire and tech support – cameras, lighting, audio, director and camera operator for a day (£2k value from Badger and Combes)
  • Access to three hours of mentorship with creative director Steve Moyler (1x a month or 1x 3h slot)
  • £150 Black card to spend with local independent food residents
  • Access to a ‘ride along’ with The Manc
  • Access to a social media crash course with The Manc

If this sounds like an opportunity you or someone you know might be interested in, you can fill out the form HERE to be in with a chance to access one of the most incredible creative opportunities anywhere in Greater Manchester.

Terms and conditions

By entering this competition, you agree to the terms set by MediaCity:

  • As the ‘Creator in Residence’ you will commit to at least 2.5 days in residence in the MediaCity Content Studio
  • As the winner you will agree to be profiled on MediaCity/The Manc platforms
  • Any social content produced in the Content Studio will tag #mediacitycontentstudio and #madeinmediacity
  • Must add @MediaCityUK as a collaborator on all content being published on socials
  • No cash equivalent will be given for the prize.

The deadline for application is Wednesday, 12 March, so don’t miss out. Good luck!

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Science and Industry Museum’s adults-only ‘after hours’ event returns with a Halloween twist this month

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A popular adults-only ‘after hours’ event is returning to Manchester later this month… and there’s some spooky surprises in store.

If you need an excuse to leave the little Mancs at home, or you just fancy releasing your inner child, then one of Manchester’s most visited museums might have just what you’re looking for, as the Science and Industry Museum has announced that its popular After Hours event especially for adults is returning for one night only at the end of the month.

The museum will become your playground once it’s closed for the day as you settle in for a unique evening of live music, giant interactive games, and spooky surprises for Halloween. 

Science and Industry Museum’s adults-only ‘after hours’ event returns with a Halloween twist this month / Credit: Science Museum Group

The Museum’s permanent galleries and displays will be open after hours, so you can get hands-on with science in Experiment, meet mighty machines in the Textiles Gallery, and discover Manchester‘s rich legacy of industrial innovations, creativity, and world-changing ideas in Revolution Manchester.

You’ll also get free access to the popular Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos exhibition, which just opened earlier this year, and get to indulge your playful side in Power Up – with more than 150 consoles to choose from in the ultimate gaming extravaganza. 

Especially for spooky season, you can look forward to some very special one-off events too, like stellar performances from Manchester drag royalty, Anna Phylactic, a cosmic cabaret with live vocals, and a monster mash-up soundtrack guaranteed to get you into the Halloween spirit. 

There’ll also be a chance to meet Albert Slime-stein – a larger-than-life monster popping up the museum as part of Halloween in the City’s iconic Manchester Monsters trail.

And as this is an adults-only event, the museum’s events bar will be open on the night, serving up a wide range of wines, beers, and non-alcoholic drinks to wet your whistle while you’re looking around, with some delicious food to accompany too.

Museum After Hours is happening on Thursday 29 October from 7pm-10pm, with tickets setting you back £12 each or £6 for concessions.

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Book your place and grab your tickets here.

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The Good Clothes Show returns to Manchester next month for a weekend of ‘fashion, shopping, and creativity’

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A weekend of ‘fashion, shopping, and creativity’ is returning to Manchester next month.

Taking over Manchester Central in early November, The Good Clothes Show is set to make a return to our city for one of the most fashionable weekends of the year, and will bring together dozens of brilliant independent brands, vintage and pre-loved treasures, hands-on workshops, catwalks, expert talks, and more all under one roof.

Visitors can expect an extensive shopping lineup of independent fashion brands, local artisans, contemporary labels, vintage specialists and pre-loved sellers.

At the heart of the weekend is a huge programme of opportunities to ‘learn, make, mend, and transform.’

The Good Clothes Show returns to Manchester next month / Credit: Supplied

You’ll get to try everything from darning, sashiko, and crochet, to creating makeup bags, transforming shirts, and upcycling football tops. Or if you fancy something completely different, there’ll be a chance to make a fascinator from scrap materials, create a statement necklace, or give tired old shoes a spectacular new lease of life.

No matter whether you’re a complete beginner or already quite handy with a sewing needle, organisers say The Good Clothes Show it’s all about learning new skills and leaving inspired.

And this year, TV star Leigh Francis is joining the fun as the show’s special guest for the weekend too.

Get ready for a weekend of ‘fashion, shopping, and creativity’ / Credit: Supplied

There’s plenty happening beyond the shopping and workshops, as you can take a seat beside The Good Catwalk, get ideas and advice at The Style Stop, hear from fashion voices and changemakers, or simply stop for a glass of sparkling and compare shopping finds.

And it’s not just about the grown-ups either, as The Kids Club will encourage the next generation to discover design, textiles, and creativity through hands-on activities of their own.

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The Good Clothes Show arrives at Manchester Central on Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 November 2026, and tickets are on sale here.

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