Mancs will be able to get their Christmas shopping smashed out in one day flat at The Royal Exchange, with free doughnuts to fuel their day out.
The beautiful landmark building, which is home to brilliant local businesses and luxury brands, will be hosting a special shopping event this weekend.
Between 1pm and 4pm on Saturday 10 December, there’ll be carol singers wandering the stunning arcade, a roaming saxophonist, and free festive cupcakes.
Businesses based here will all be open for business ready to welcome Christmas shoppers looking for the perfect gift.
Many of the shops, cafes and restaurants will be having special offers and promotions up for grabs all day.
Diamond Heaven will have a 12 Days of Diamonds offer, with a mini sleigh in the window advertising their Diamond deal of the day.
If you’ve had your eye on the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser then signing up for the Hotel Chocolat VIP.ME free membership will give you an offer you can’t refuse.
The Royal Exchange’s Christmas shopping event will take place on Saturday 10 December between 1pm and 4pm.
Kendal Calling 2023 line-up released with headliners including Blossoms, Royal Blood, Kasabian and Nile Rodgers & Chic
Daisy Jackson
Kendal Calling has announced the line-up for its 2023 festival, featuring massive headline performances from the likes of Blossoms, Royal Blood, Kasabian and Nile Rodgers & Chic.
The beautiful festival takes place in the heart of the Lake District each July, at Lowther Deer Park.
More than 100 incredible acts have been announced today ahead of tickets going on sale later this week.
This year, the festival will welcome huge artists including Kaiser Chiefs, The Lathums, Example, Frank Turner, Circa Waves and Happy Mondays, who will open the show on Saturday.
Kendal Calling’s 2023 bill features some of the biggest names in pop history, like Rick Astley, Melanie C, and Natalia Imbruglia, plus dance music heavyweights like Annie Mac, Mike Skinner and DJ Yoda as part of Glow by Kendal Calling.
The festival is famed for providing one of the UK’s biggest line-ups in arguably the most beautiful setting, with something geared towards festival-goers of all ages.
Kendal Calling. Credit: Izzy ChallonerKendal Calling. Credit: Tom Martin
This year’s Kendal Calling will take place between 27 and 30 July 2023, with pre-sale tickets going live on Friday 27 January – you can sign up for pre-sale here.
Kasabian will headline the beloved music event this summer, with frontman Serge Pizzorno performing their big hits like Fire, Club Foot and You’re in Love with a Psycho.
Royal Blood will make their Kendal Calling debut – the Mercury Prize-nominated duo are widely considered one of the best live acts it the world and have previously supported Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys and Iggy Pop.
Local lads Blossoms, originally from Stockport, will be pulling the crowds to the main stage with their brilliant indie back catalogue, including songs Charlemagne and Your Girlfriend.
Nile Rodgers & CHIC will return to the Kendal Calling stage this summer too. Rodgers is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and a multiple Grammy Award winning songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist – quite a CV.
Kendal Calling. Credit: Tom Martin
The group are behind Le Freak, the biggest selling single in the history of Atlantic Records, as well as working with Madonna, Sister Sledge, Dianna Ross and David Bowie on their biggest songs.
Nile Rodgers said: “The last time we played Kendall Calling was epic and one of my favourite shows ever. We are excited to be back this year for more good times!”
Representing the noughties indie scene will be Kaiser Chiefs, Wigan’s own The Lathums, and Circa Waves.
Pop star Example, famed for his energetic stage presence, is on this year’s line-up, as is the legendary Rick Astley, along with folk-punk favourite Frank Turner.
Beyond the live music scene, one of the biggest podcasts in the UK JaackMaate’s Happy Hour Live will have their first-ever festival booking at Kendal Calling.
You can see the full Kendal Calling 2023 line-up poster below
Kendal Calling’s luxury boutique camping village The Deer Lodge will be back, with free parking, clean enviro loos, hot showers, phone charging and its own food and drink stall.
There’s also The Frontier, with Live-In Vehicle options.
Festival Co-Founders Andy Smith and Ben Robinson said: “After an absolutely stunning festival last year, we cannot wait to get back in those fields!
“With Kasabian, Royal Blood, Blossoms, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Kaiser Chiefs, Rick Astley, Annie Mac – the line-up is looking absolutely stacked. All we need now is a bit of sun and we’ve got the perfect weekend!”
Kendal Calling 2023 pre-sale will start from 10am on Friday 27 January, with general sale from 10am on Saturday 28 January.
90s Baby Pop announces HUGE nostalgic line-up including Blue, Peter Andre and Five
Daisy Jackson
It’ll be a huge night of nostalgia at the AO Arena when 90s Baby Pop brings together some of the biggest names in pop music that defined an era.
The gig, taking place this October, will celebrate the biggest and best acts from the decade.
With more than 20 acts on the line-up, there’ll be boy bands and solo artists, chart-topping legends and house music icons.
The line-up announced today reveals headline performances from the likes of Blue, Peter Andre, and Five, to name a few.
Last year’s 90s Baby Pop. Credit: Supplied
Also joining the 90s Baby Pop party will be Right Said Fred, Jamelia, Samantha Mumba, Louise, Culture Beat, Ultra Nate, Snap!, Sonique and loads more.
Some of the most famous names from the 90s complete the bill, including Nadine Coyle from Girls Aloud, Haddaway, Boyzlife, Rednex, Kosheen, Baby D, Lolly, Blazin Squad, Sweet Female Attitude, Livin Joy and more.
The AO Arena will be lit up with showers of confetti and glitter, flashes of SFX productions, and a whole host of legendary 90s musicians.
90s Baby said: “Whether you lived these the first time round or are keen to know why it was such a special time in music, there is no better way to experience them than at this biggest and best 90s Baby event yet.”
90s Baby Pop will take place at the AO Arena on Saturday 28 October 2023.
Daisy Jackson -
9th December 2022 
