The University of Manchester’s high-profile £1.5bn ‘innovation district’ ID Manchester will be realised as part of a joint venture between Bruntwood SciTech and Stanhope.
Place North West reports that UoM has chosen the duo to take the reins on the high-profile regeneration project – building 2.6m sq ft of offices and living space near the campus Sackville Street Building.
ID Manchester is set to create 6,000 jobs – attracting global organisations in science, research, development, culture and technology to Manchester city centre.
UoM has been seeking a partner to deliver the 18-acre project – Place North West says that Bruntwood and Stanhope have edged out competition from Peel L&P with Urban Splash.
ID Manchester will span 4 million square feet / Image: ID Manchester
ID Manchester has been described by UoM as “the place where the world’s most valuable ideas [will be] transformed into reality.”
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Last year, Diana Hampson, Director of Estates and Facilities at The University of Manchester said ID Manchester would draw on “Manchester’s ecosystem of ideas, discovery, research and development [and] provide the canvas on which all those strands can come together to take urban regeneration to a whole new level.”
She added: “ID Manchester will be where our most valuable discoveries today, are tried, tested and developed into the technology, buildings and commerce of tomorrow.”
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Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts to play huge Heaton Park gig in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts are bringing their Love Earth World Tour to one of the biggest stages in Manchester – Heaton Park.
The huge outdoor show will take place next summer, marking Neil Young’s long-awaited return to the city.
The band’s Manchester show will kick off the European leg of the Love Earth World Tour, which will go on to visit open-air venues and festivals across the continent next summer.
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts will be supported by legendary rockers Elvis Costello & The Imposters in Manchester.
The newly-announced gig at Heaton Park will take place the night before Parklife festival kicks off.
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts are one of music’s most enduring and influential artists, and this gig will offer fans a rare opportunity to see him perform in one of our city’s most iconic outdoor spaces.
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts will play at Heaton Park in Manchester on Friday 19 June 2026.
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Tickets are available from 9am on Monday 24 November via an exclusive, 48-hour presale for Neil Young Archives members.
General on-sale begins Friday 28 November at 9am HERE.
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts – Love Earth Tour 2026 dates
Jun 19 – Manchester, England @ Heaton Park ^
Jun 22 – Nimes, France @ Festival de Nimes ^
Jun 24 – Nancy, France @ Nancy Open Air ^
Jun 27 – Chelmsford, England @ State Fayre, Hylands Park ^
Jun 29 – Glasgow, Scotland @ Glasgow Summer Sessions, Bellahouston Park ^
Jul 01 – Cork, Ireland @ Virgin Media Park ^
Jul 03 – Oxfordshire, England @ Blenheim Palace Festival ^
Jul 05 – Cardiff, Wales @ Blackweir Fields ^
Jul 08 – Weert, The Netherlands @ Evenemententerrein Weert-Noord ^
Jul 10 – Zottegem, Belgium @ Rock Zottegem
Jul 12 – Locarno, Switzerland @ Moon+Stars, Piazza Grande
The Mystery of Banksy exhibition to make UK premiere in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Europe’s most popular Banksy exhibition is set to make its UK premiere at last next year – and it’s Manchester who gets it first.
The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind, will arrive at Depot Mayfield next spring, filling the amazing industrial space with more than 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street art superstar.
Fans will be able to step inside the mind of one of the world’s most prolific artists in an immersive and interactive exhibition that has wowed audiences across Europe.
The news of the experience making its UK premiere in Manchester was celebrated in style this weekend, with Banksy images projected onto landmarks across the city, including the Depot and Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly.
When it launches next spring, The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind will exhibit an interactive collection of graffiti, photographs, sculptures, video installations and prints, exclusively reproduced for this special show in the heart of Manchester.
Expect to see recreations of his most iconic works, including Girl With Balloon shredding moment, the thought provoking Devolved Parliament, a fully “Banksified” London Underground carriage, and a towering seven-foot elephant installation.
You’ll be able to learn more about this incredible, elusive street artist, with a video screening that documents key moments in his renowned career.
The global exhibition has already been visited by more than three and half million people across 36 cities, receiving outstanding visitor satisfaction scores (over 96% of visitor expectations were met or exceeded) but has never made it to the UK before now.
John Carrigan, Director of Cartel Events Limited, says “We’re excited to launch the ‘Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind’ in Manchester, the UK’s hub of modern culture.
“In partnership with Europe’s leading entertainment promoter, COFO Exhibitions, who holds 50 years of experience in revolutionary international exhibitions, visitors can expect a spectacle of reenvisioned accessible artworks for all.”
Projections in Manchester to announce The Mystery of Banksy exhibition. Credit: Supplied
Standard adult tickets will start at £22, with early bird discounts available for those registered for the pre-sale, opening Friday 28 November. Tickets are free for those under the age of six, with concession tickets also available for seven-16 year olds, seniors and all NHS workers.
The Mystery of Banksy has also announced The Christie Charity as their official partner for the exhibition, raising money towards a new Total Body PET-CT scanner through “tap to donate” spots around the exhibition, alongside a dedicated charity event takeover and an exclusively commissioned artwork which will be donated for auction.
Louise Hadley, Chief Executive of The Christie Charity, says: “We are absolutely thrilled to be the chosen charity for The Mystery of Banksy, A Genius Mind exhibition. It is an incredibly exciting opportunity for us and one that will ultimately benefit cancer patients both now and in the future.”
The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind will be at Depot Mayfield between 13 March 2026 and 5 July 2026.
You can sign up for pre-sale early bird tickets and exclusive updates now HERE.
There will also be a stay and ticket package available thanks to the official hotel partner, Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly, with curated bedrooms and exclusive art-inspired experiences across the hotel.
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