The first-ever Manchester Women’s derby at Old Trafford is looming and as both United and City prepare for their biggest game of the season yet, they are staring down a pair of potential Women’s Super League record breaks.
Not only are the women’s derbies being held at both the Theatre of Dreams and the Etihad for the first time in history, but with over 40,000 tickets sold by the home team already, Manchester United Women could soon break not one but two WSL attendance records.
And you can help them over the line by buying a ticket HERE, with super affordable prices.
As if that wasn’t enough, with less than a week to go until the massive Manchester fixture and City’s away support numbers still yet to be added on, it is very possible that they could beat the all-time best attendance record for a women’s league game — and you can help them smash by simply going to watch one of the biggest Manc sporting events of the year.
While the confirmed numbers are already set to make this the largest crowd in the history of United Women’s games, the WSL record for the highest attendance belongs to Arsenal, who saw 54,115 fans watch their home defeat against Liverpool this past October.
That being said, since there are not only points on the line but pride, office bragging rights come Monday and plenty more at stake for both teams this weekend — as is always the case with the Manchester derby — there is a very strong chance that the two teams could break that record too.
Let’s not forget that Old Trafford still boasts a capacity of nearly 75,000, the largest of any football stadium in the UK, and there isn’t another city in the country that does football better than Manchester.
Both Man United and Man City are at the forefront of what is truly a special moment for the women’s game and sport in general right now, and you can be part of the story by getting your colours on for derby day.
The best part is, no matter how big both teams are getting, the tickets are still super affordable, with adult admission only £15 and those under 16s or over 65 able to come along for just £7.50.
You can grab yours HERE and we hope to see you there!
Featured Images — Man United Women/Manchester City (via Instagram)
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Aspiring artists can get their work displayed on one of the biggest digital screens in Manchester
Danny Jones
Are you a budding artist looking to get your work seen or know some who is? Well, you might want to pay attention because there’s an opportunity to have your creation seen by countless passers-by and on one of the biggest displays in the entire UK over at the Printworks.
If you’ve passed through the much-loved hospitality and leisure complex over the past year or so, you’ll have noticed their roof is now no longer a roof at all, really; the striking ceiling is now a constantly moving image and the largest of its kind in all of Europe.
Meaning that anyone who got their artworks on there would effectively be securing one of the biggest displays and public installations on the continent.
As Printworks themselves put it: “This isn’t just a screen; it’s an artistic stage viewed by millions of visitors every year, with the power to turn a single artwork into a 360-degree sensory experience.”
With that in mind, they’re giving one lucky individual the chance to grab the spotlight and see their creative expression plastered on the 1,000m² wraparound LED canvas.
“Supporting emerging talent and seeing fresh, creative perspectives is always inspiring, and I can’t wait to see what these young artists bring to the table! It was so surreal seeing my artwork on the digital.”
Past installations have included the ‘Spaces Up-Above’ exhibition by world-renowned light artist, Rupert Newman, as well as an International Women’s Day showcase by Heitzman herself, as a fellow Manchester-based creative.
In case you need a better idea of the sheer scale of this screen and why this is such an exciting opportunity for up-and-coming local artists, here’s how they celebrated Oasis returning to Manchester for their Heaton Park reunion gigs this week:
Synchronised with sound and added motion effects, the competition is now open to students who are currently enrolled in college, university or art school.
Better still, you don’t even have to be from or based in the area to take part – this is a nationwide competition hoping to spotlight the best talents in the UK.
All you have to do to enter this exciting competition in Manchester is simply provide Printworks your details and upload your artwork of choice HERE by Sunday, 3 August.
Nostalgic ready-to-drink Breezer makes UK return after a decade
Daisy Jackson
An iconic ready-to-drink favourite has launched back into the UK – oh yes, Breezer is back.
First launched in the 1990s, Breezers – then pitched as an ‘alcopop’ – were a staple on dancefloors and at barbecues right across the UK.
And now Bacardi has decided to bring these delicious, fruity, easy-drinking bottles back to British shores.
There are three new flavours to try as Breezers return to your fridges – Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime, and Crisp Watermelon.
And Breezer launched back into Manchester last night with a suitably memorable party, turning a spot in the Northern Quarter into a corner shop.
The ‘local Cornerbop’ was stacked with your usual essentials, plus shelf after shelf of these colourful glass ready-to-drink bottles.
Inside the Breezer ‘Cornerbop’ corner shop in ManchesterBreezer is back, in three new flavours
The Breezer relaunch party saw Tarsza and Rennie Peters spinning nostalgic anthems with a modern twist at a pop-up party in a corner shop.
Steve Young, business unit director for Bacardi in the UK & Ireland, said: “We know there is a lot of love for Breezer in the UK, and we are confident a new generation of consumers will fall in love with the new Breezer.
“RTDs are booming, however, the Flavoured Alcoholic Beverages category could do with a bit more excitement. By bringing back Breezer we’re definitely putting the fruity taste into FAB.”
The iconic ready-to-drink classic is back – and better than ever.
Danny Jones -
16th November 2023 
