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You can win a free hotel stay for you and a friend as part of Random Acts of Kindness Day

It's a big win-win.

Danny Jones Danny Jones - 17th February 2025

Fancy doing a loved one a solid and scoring them such much-needed rest and relaxation this month courtesy of a free hotel stay? You’re a kind soul, of course you do.

To help celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day this year, Travelodge are giving away a handful of free hotel stays at locations up and down the UK as a way of letting friends, colleagues and just all-around good eggs know that they’re top bananas.

Now that’s the kind of unconditional positivity we can get behind.

So, if you know someone who could really benefit from a fresh hotel bed, a ridiculously long shower and a lovely British mini-break this year, keep reading.

If you’re wondering how it all works, it’s quite simple – to enter the prize draw and nominate a bestie or beloved, you simply have to tag them in the Instagram reel above.

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Alternatively, you can @ them in the comments on Travelodge’s Facebook or nominate them HERE, and make sure you give lots of lovely reasons as to why they deserve it, of course.

But wait for it, here’s the best bit: if they happen to be selected YOU get to win a free hotel stay too. Happy days times two!

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Good friends = good prizes on Random Acts of Kindness Day 2025.

And that really is about as complicated as it gets; the lucky winners must book their stay at a Travelodge hotel within a month of winning the prize and enjoy the room within the next 12 months but, other that that, it’s all pretty straightforward and lovely.

If you love it around so much you have no interest in leaving, there of course multiple Greater Manchester locations (Credit: Travelodge)

One last thing, you must enter by before 11.59pm tonight (Monday, 17 Feb) in order to be eligible and all valid entries will then be selected via a random draw by 27 February 2024.

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You can find the full terms and conditions HERE.

Good luck and remember to kind out there – not just day or this week, every week!

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

Danny Jones Danny Jones Content creation opportunities Greater Manchester

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.

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.

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.

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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LF System, DJ Paulette and Turno announced as headliners for ‘The Drop’ music series

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A returning music series is taking place in Manchester again and it’s bringing together even more great DJs for some fantastic live sets.

Titled ‘The Drop’, this music celebration is the mastermind of Skiddle and Headstock, who have collaborated to raise funds to support the music industry and mental health awareness.

Both the leading organisations put music at the forefront of what they do with Skiddle as a UK-based online ticket platform and Headstock, a hugely important music and mental health social enterprise.

‘The Drop’ is a monthly event series created to raise funds for several charities that exist to support the mental health of people working in the music industry.

'The Drop' Manchester live music series.
Credit: Publicity Picture (Supplied)

This all-new event has support from The Warehouse Project, one of the leading nightlife and music entertainment spots not just in Manchester but the UK, bringing in acts from all over the world.

There are lots of music-tailored companies getting involved too including our very own music counterpart, Audio North.

Currently, there are three big headliners that have just been announced and these acts are certainly music champions in the dance music scene, featuring LF System, DJ Paulette and Turno.

LF System has reached incredible heights thanks to their unforgettable tune ‘Afraid To Feel’, which has now racked up nearly 500 million Spotify streams globally since its release in 2022.

Manchester music legend and Haçienda queen, DJ Paulette has also seen huge success with her mind-blowing mixes and soundtracking various music events.

The final headliner to be announced so far is Turno, who has played out to crowds of 10,000 at WHP and is respected for his eclectic drum and bass beats.

DJ Paulette is just one of the acts set to perform for 'The Drop'.
DJ Paulette is always lifting our energy no matter where she goes.
Turno is just one of the acts set to perform for 'The Drop'.
Turno is about to bring some drum and bass bangers.
LF System are just one of the acts set to perform for 'The Drop'.
LF System are ready to show off some well-crafted mixes.
Credit: Publicity Pictures (Supplied)

Each show within this monthly run will be hosted at Manchester’s new multiroom club, Amber’s, which has already garnered lots of attention for itself online due to their interesting no phone’s policy.

‘The Drop’ kickstarts on 27 March for the Spring season with international DJ and producer Turno from 6:30-11pm, with sets happening every month following, tickets are already available.

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Following on from this is the sensational LF System are taking over with a coffee table set joined by some special yet-to-be-announced guests on 24 April – tickets HERE.

Finally, DJ Paulette will be bringing those massive rave bangers and combining it with her usual charismatic energy on 15 May – grab your tickets now.

Anyone looking to attend ‘The Drop’ can do so in person by purchasing a ticket for each respective event, otherwise, you’ll be able to watch each performance on StreamGM.

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