Major food hall announces closure of kitchens as it pivots to ‘new chapter’

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Major food hall announces closure of kitchens as it pivots to 'new chapter'

Manchester food hall New Century will be closing its kitchens, it has announced, making way for a ‘new chapter’.

The New Century Kitchens are home to some top local food traders, including Parmogeddon’s Fricken concept, Wholesome Junkies, and Ply Pizza.

The food hall opened in 2022 as part of the iconic music venue’s rebirth, creating a modern mid-century space with six kitchens.

In the years since, it’s welcomed a rotation of amazing food offerings, including Hip Hop Chip Shop, Banh Vi, and Zumuku Sushi.

Now, New Century Kitchens has announced it will be ‘evolving’ to make live events part of the offering across the venue – not just upstairs in the main gig space.

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That means that the traders currently based here will be moving out, though the venue has assured people that they have been supported as they take their next steps.

New Century said that music is in the building’s ‘DNA’ and this chapter will reflect that.

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New Century Kitchens will close, with traders moving out
New Century Kitchens will close, with traders moving out
New Century is entering a 'new chapter'
New Century is entering a ‘new chapter’

In a statement shared with The Manc, they said: “The ground floor at New Century is evolving. We are currently finalising plans for live events to become an even bigger part of our offering across the whole of the venue.

“As part of this evolution the current community of independent traders are moving onto exciting new chapters, and we have been working very closely with them to support all of these brilliant businesses in their next steps.

“Music is in the DNA of our iconic building and this new chapter will reflect that.

“New Century is a place for people to come together through entertainment and good hospitality and we’re looking forward to sharing more details soon.”

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Global girl group Katseye add Manchester to huge new world tour

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Global girl group Katseye add Manchester to huge new world tour

Katseye have announced a major arena world tour for this year – and the global girl group are coming to Manchester for the first time.

The pop superstars will be performing at the Co-op Live as part of their WILDWORLD TOUR, which is taking them right across the UK, Europe and North America.

Katseye formed through The Debut: Dream Academy, which narrowed 120,000 applicants down to just six talented singers and dancers – though the group will be touring as a five-piece this time (Manon Bannerman has taken a hiatus from the band).

The Los Angeles-based global girl group, formed by HYBE and Geffen Records, merges K-pop dance training with Western pop sounds, with members hailing from across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and beyond.

The group is currently made up of Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung.

Katseye have not yet released a full studio album but have achieved major commercial success with songs like Gabriella, Pinky Up, Gnarly, and Internet Girl.

The group have already performed a major slot at Coachella, as well as taking the stage at the GRAMMY Awards this year where they were also nominated for two awards (including Best New Artist).

Katseye will be releasing their third EP, WILD, this summer ahead of their world tour, which reaches Manchester in September.

Tickets will first be on sale via a Weverse Artist Presale from 11am on Wednesday 20 May, followed by the Katseye.World presale from 3pm.

Fans can also register for presale access by pre-ordering Katseye’s new EP WILD or by signing up – no purchase necessary.

General sale will begin at 3pm on Thursday 21 May HERE.

Katseye WILDWORLD Tour – UK and European dates

  • 1 September – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
  • 3 September – London, UK – The O2
  • 6 September – Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live
  • 9 September – Paris, France – Accor Arena
  • 11 September – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
  • 13 September – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
  • 15 September – Antwerp, Belgium – AFAS Dome
  • 17 September – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena

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