Your worst nightmare. It’s here, it’s captivating, it’s one of the best Halloween events you can attend in Manchester – it’s ‘Time To Die’.
The brand-new immersive scare experience lands this Halloween right here in the city centre. Time To Die, presented by Manchester Scare Factory, is elevating horror to a whole new level.
Created by the group of innovative professionals behind Diecast, the award-winning Newsham Park in Liverpool and the infamous Area51group, this horrifying masterpiece is like no other and it’s coming to Mancs this autumn.
Delivering two unique scare experiences, ‘The Die Is Cast’ and ‘The Toymaker’, there’s something to rumble everyone at their core and have you crawling in your skin.
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The Dice Master overseeing Time To Die sees all and will watch on as brave souls delve deeper people into his gargantuan labyrinth of fear. Put it this way, once the die is cast, you cannot turn back.
If you dare try, prepare for what they promise will be “20 minutes of adrenaline-fuelled panic”; only time will tell if you’ll make it out alive. And that’s only half of it…
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Visitors will encounter the “face of pure Evil” and the “creator of monstrosities”, as The Toymaker lures you into the “Devil’s own dungeon.” Prepare to push yourself to very the peak of sanity.
All this is waiting for fight fans just a five-minute walk from Piccadilly Station. Manchester natives and visitors from elsewhere have easy accessibility. Halloween lovers cannot miss this.
A pulse-raising way to spend Halloween in Manchester this year. (Credit: Manchester Scare Factory)
As mentioned, Area51 have been scaring the public with their attractions for 20 years now. Area 51 have their frightening footprints all over the UK scare scene, even venturing as far as Dubai; they’re known for their creative creatures, immersive experiences and intense encounters.
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The team hit on Diecast as the perfect location, located right in the city centre; it’s a dream come true for them and anyone who likes the idea of an interactive experience that’ll have your heart jumping out of your chest.
Area 51’s director and designer, Matt Page explained: “We took one look at Diecast and knew it would be perfect; hands-down the best location we have ever seen for an immersive horror experience and right in the city centre.
“It’s the stuff of nightmares even without the ghouls. We look forward to delivering something truly horrifying come this October; this will be brutal!”
Nope — absolutely not. You horror fans feel free but we’re not going anywhere near that. (Credit: Supplied)
Tickets go on sale Friday, 30 August at 10am, priced at just £32 per person. The haunting experience begins on 4 October and ends on 2nd November, opening at 7pm and closing at midnight each night.
We’ve teamed up with a new creative hub to offer an exciting opportunity to a rising Manchester star
Danny Jones
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’.
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.
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 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!
Featured Images — Sophia J Carey (supplied)/The Manc Group
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A bottomless brunch with unlimited booze AND pizza is happening in Manchester this weekend
Emily Sergeant
You can feast on all the pizza slices and booze your heart desires at a bottomless brunch happening in Manchester this weekend.
Manchester street food market and social hub, GRUB – which is tucked away in the Green Quarter, just outside of the city centre – is home to a wide range of rotating independent food and drink vendors that regularly hook Mancs up with some of the best eats from across the globe.
It’s also known for hosting a jam-packed lineup of events all throughout the year, and this bottomless pizza brunch is one fine example.
Teaming up with new independent trader, Pizza Mutt, foodie fans are invited to head on over to GRUB this Saturday for 90-minutes of tasty Tavern-style pizza slices and a stunning selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
When it comes to pizza, you can choose from a wide range of toppings.
There’s everyone’s favourite pepperoni, as well as double cheese and veggie picante for vegetarians, and marinara for vegans – with vegan cheese also available.
A bottomless brunch with unlimited booze and pizza is happening in Manchester this weekend / Credit: Detroit Slims | Flickr
Then, on the drinks lineup, there’s a selection of house beers – including GRUB’s very-own lager and pale ale – and Hogan’s Cider, as well as Aperol Spritzes, mimosas, and fizz, as well as some low and non-alcoholic options and plenty of soft drinks too.
Taking place this Saturday 22 February from 12-6pm, there are three sittings to choose from when booking – the 1pm, 2pm, and 4pm.
Each sitting includes 90-minutes of bottomless drinks and pizza.
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23rd August 2024 
