An adults-only ball pit filled with LED lights is arriving at the Printworks this week as part of a new cocktail bar.
Bingo Balls is the newest member of the family at the landmark city centre entertainment complex.
As well as the North West’s first ball pit for grown-ups, the venue will host bingo, drag brunches, and a line-up of Ibiza and Zante’s best DJs.
Officially opening its doors to the Manchester public this weekend, you can expect a wide range of entertainment throughout the summer, with everything from drag brunches, burlesque shows, and, of course, bingo on the lineup.
DJs will also be blasting out some of the hottest R&B, house, and disco mixes to keep you dancing all night long.
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Bingo Balls is the newest member of the Printworks family / Credit: Supplied
The fun doesn’t stop there either, as there’s also a fully-stocked bar with an extensive cocktail menu, as well as plenty of beers, ciders, wines, and soft drinks, and on top of that, if unleashing your inner child makes you a little hungry, then there’s even a brand-new diner with bottomless chicken, onion rings, and more to tuck into.
You can even satisfy your sugar cravings with the retro-inspired pick n mix station.
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Bingo Balls is also set to boast one of “the best selfie stations in town” too – with a Barbie vs Bratz wall, a huge Mean Girls-inspired ‘Burn Book’ that you can write in, and plenty of retro neon signs to snap pictures in front of.
The Bingo Balls Opening Weekender kicks off this Thursday 7 July with a special invite-only VIP party for those in the know, before the bingo launches with ‘Tipsy Falls & Glitter Balls’ on Friday 8 July, and then everyone is welcome for the official opening party on Saturday 9 July, with “non-stop entertainment” promised all night long.
Bingo Balls is home to an adults-only ball pit filled with LED lights / Credit: Supplied
Fancy jumping right in then?
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Tickets to the Bingo Balls Opening Weekender start from only £3, and there’s also standing, seated, and VIP packages to pick from.
A massive power ballads club night is heading to Manchester
Daisy Jackson
A club night dedicated to the majesty of power ballads is heading to Manchester this spring.
Power Up – the Ultimate Power Ballad Night will encourage punters to belt out some of the biggest songs in history well into the night.
Tune up your air guitars, round up your mates, squeeze those eyes tight shut and scream your heart out to classic power ballads from the likes of Meat Loaf, Queen, Whitney Houston and loads more.
This beloved power ballads night out will be at the O2 Ritz Manchester over Easter weekend, with an early club night that will kick off at 9pm and wrap up at 1am.
You’ll be able to put the venue’s iconic sprung dance floor through its paces as you bound around to some of the world’s biggest anthems.
The playlist will include artists like Journey, Bon Jovi, Bonnie Tyler, Phil Collins, Belinda Carlisle, and many more.
If you’ve not been to a Power Up night out before, you can expect DJs throwing blow-up guitars and microphones into the crowd, non-stop fist-clenching anthems, and a setlist that’ll leave you hoarse from belting the next morning,
This next installment will be taking place at the O2 Ritz Manchester on Saturday 19 April, between 9pm and 1am.
This is a strictly 18+ event. Tickets cost £10 in advance – you can find out more and grab your tickets HERE.
‘Stories – Brought to Life’ – Massive new immersive art experience confirms ticket prices and famous faces
Daisy Jackson
A major new National Portrait Gallery exhibition, called Stories – Brought to Life, is heading to Salford this year, and it’s just announced some major new details.
The ground-breaking new experience by FRAMELESS Creative will be opening at MediaCity in May, bringing some of the world’s most famous portraits to life like never before.
With tickets on sale today, visitors will be able to step inside iconic portraits including Grayson Perry, Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai, Emmeline Pankhurst, Queen Elizabeth I and William Shakespeare.
Stories – Brought to Life will explore the fascinating lives of these figures, who have shaped the UK’s history and culture all the way since the Tudor period.
The major new exhibition will combine the highest quality digital projection, Hollywood-style visual effects and the latest audio technology, along with specially created musical scores and creative narratives to shine a new light on each individual.
Rich Storton, General Manager at FRAMELESS Creative, said: “Through this first of its kind collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery’s curatorial team, we’ve reimagined each of the portraits, adding a fresh, exciting and emotional dimension to each of the sitters’ stories.
“Through excerpts of speeches, archival photography, original animation and a dynamic soundscape our aim is to entertain and captivate new audiences with these incredible portraits, bringing them to life through unparalleled immersive storytelling.”
‘Stories – Brought to Life’ – Massive new immersive art experience confirms ticket prices and famous faces. Credit: Antonio Pagano
Rab MacGibbon, Cross-Collections Curator at the National Portrait Gallery, added: “The National Portrait Gallery is home to the largest collection of portraits in the world. Featured on our walls are some of the most remarkable people to have ever lived, who have shaped – and are continuing to shape – our nation.
“This immersive experience created by FRAMELESS is enabling the Gallery to share the Collection like never before. From Elizabeth I to Malala Yousafzai, we hope that the stories featured in the experience will really capture people’s imaginations.”
To create Stories – Brought to Life, the National Portrait Gallery granted FRAMELESS’ award-winning team access to its collection.
The experience will open on 2 May and run until 31 August at MediaCity, Greater Manchester, before going on a UK tour (dates to be announced).
Ticket prices for Stories – Brought to Life at MediaCity
In advance – Adult from £21.95 / Child from £11.95
On the day – Adult from £23.95 / Child from £13.95
Flexible entry time ticket – Adult from £26.95 / Child from £16.95
Family Ticket – 2 adults & 2 children from £55
Concessions and discounts for Stories – Brought to Life at MediaCity
Students (via Student Beans): 25% discount
Blue Light Card holders: 25% discount
Pension Credit / Benefits: 25% discount, available on Mondays only
Carer Tickets: free entry for one carer with the purchase of a disabled ticket
£10 ‘Affordable’ Tickets – limited number – available on selected Mondays only