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A bottomless Barbie singalong brunch is coming to Manchester

Barbie fans, assemble.

Georgina Pellant Georgina Pellant - 20th July 2023

A bottomless Barbie singalong brunch is coming to Manchester, offering fans the ultimate boozy Barbie day out.

As anticipation for the Barbie film continues to mount, a company in Manchester is planning to host the ultimate Barbie fan party with a host of Barbie-themed lunches, brunches, dinners and pink cocktails.

Set to take place across two days in September fans will be invited to step into a world of pink and glamour at the one-of-a-kind event, which promises to ‘transport attendees into the fabulous universe of Barbie.’

Tickets are priced at £25 for brunch, lunch or dinner, and diners will also have the chance to win exclusive VIP Barbie-themed movie tickets, granting them access to the latest Barbie adventures on the big screen.

For those wanting to go bottomless and enjoy unlimited Barbie-themed cocktails, it’s an extra £20 to upgrade for an endless supply of drinks like the Malibu Dream and Pink Power Martini, all created by an in-house mixologist.

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There’ll also be a Barbie trivia quiz, where fans can compete to show off their Barbie knowledge and win prizes, and a singalong to the famous 90s Aqua hit Barbie Girl.

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Open to all ages, tickets are limited so fans wanting to head down are encouraged to act quickly to secure their place.

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A listing for the event encourages fans to “dress in your most glamorous Barbie-inspired outfits to fully immerse yourself in the magical ambiance”, adding: “be prepared to capture Instagram-worthy moments at every turn, as the venue will be transformed into a Barbie wonderland.”

Read more: This travel company is giving FREE holidays to real-life couples called Barbie and Ken

Whilst the venue is yet to be confirmed, it is being advertised as taking place on Norfolk Street.

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The street is currently home to Gary Neville’s Stock Exchange Hotel, which recently closed its Stock Exchange Grill restaurant, however it remains unclear whether the bottomless Barbie singalong brunch will indeed take place here or somewhere else nearby.

To find out more and purchase tickets, visit the bottomless Barbie singalong brunch event page here.

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Co-op Live cancels opening night gig – after fans have already arrived at the arena

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Co-op Live WILL open this week, it has assured fans. Credit: The Manc Group

Co-op Live has suddenly cancelled its opening night gig, asking all fans to leave the area.

The huge Manchester venue was finally ready to open the doors for the first official gig – A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie – tonight.

But mere minutes before the action was due to begin, the venue has announced it’s no longer going ahead.

The Co-op Live had already been hit with several high-profile delays, including postponing Peter Kay’s opening gigs (twice) and pushing back The Black Keys.

In a statement issued this evening, they’ve now confirmed that A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie has also been cancelled.

The news came after the venue was meant to have opened its doors.

Co-op Live wrote: “Due to a venue-related technical issue, tonight’s A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie show will no longer go ahead.

“We kindly ask fans to leave the area.

“Ticket holders will receive further information in due course.

“We deeply apologise for the significant inconvenience this will cause for many.”

Fans have understandably left gutted by the last-minute cancellation, and worried for their tickets for Olivia Rodrigo later this week.

One person wrote: “I’m getting whiplash, are you safe to open or not?? I have Olivia Rodrigo this weekend and I did not fight the Ticketmaster war for this.”

Another said: “My kids were going… cancelled it 10 mins after the doors were due to open.”

Someone else wrote: “My son’s two mates just got told as they arrived! How can they let it get so late in the day before cancelling? Crazy?”

One person commented on The Manc’s Instagram post: “At this point they need to shut the venue until its finished and then reopen it when it’s done. I was there for a residence opening before Peter kay and wires everywhere and loos that isn’t flush. They need probably atleast another month of work.

“Also we are missing 32 restaurants and bars that are not even close to being started on yet.whole reason they’re opening is because of contract stipulations and people need invoicing and the company running this does not want to loose more money. Bare in mind this has nearly cost 400 million so far and overdue on the build schdual anyway….”

One follower said: “Literally stood in the queue for 30 mins while they was letting people in and then decided to cancel it ! If there was a chance of it being cancelled why do it after the doors had opened.”

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

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Tributes paid to former Manchester City winger Ian Mellor, dead at 74

Danny Jones Danny Jones Man City star Ian Mellor dead at 74

Tributes are pouring following the death of former Manchester City star, Ian Mellor, who has sadly passed away at the age of 74.

Mellor, from Sale in Greater Manchester, played as a left winger for Man City as well as the likes of Norwich City, Brighton, Chester, Sheffield Wednesday and Bradford.

With his family and former club confirming the death on Wednesday, 1 May, social media has been awash with people paying their respects to the seasoned ex-pro who sadly died following a long battle with amyloidosis, a rare and incurable disease which affects organs such as the heart, brains and kidneys.

Replying to his son and ex-Liverpool turned Sky Sports broadcaster, Neil Mellor, the club paid their respects to the former Blue who made 50 appearances for the club.

Ian Mellor died on Wednesday morning.

Mellor began his career just down the road at Wythenshawe Amateurs before going on to represent City from 1970 to 1973.

A boyhood fan of the club, he scored 10 goals whilst wearing Sky Blue and also went on to win the Charity Shield with them back in 1972.

Eventually nicknamed ‘Spider’ for a good chunk of his career due to his long-legged stature, he remained attached to the beautiful game for years after his retirement and went on to become a committee member for the Former Players Association at City.

Joining the likes of all his former clubs, Chester City said: “Everyone at [the club] is saddened to hear of the passing of Ian Mellor. Sending all our love to you and your family, Neil Mellor.

Arguably his greatest game for the club.
His longest tenure was for Brighton but once a blue always a blue.
Our friends over at The Sheff will be more than familiar with ‘The Spider’ too.

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His son Neil’s goodbye has touched many online too, calling his dad his “hero” and his “everything”.

He also went on to thank locally-based end-of-life care organisation and charity, St Ann’s Hospice, who have facilities all over Greater Manchester and who helped care for Ian in his final days.

Our thoughts are with his friends and family as well as those whose lives he touched through football during this difficult time.

Rest in peace.

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