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Apocalyptic drive-in horror experience ScareCity is returning to Manchester

The terrifying interactive drive-thru cinema experience that chilled Manchester to the bone on Halloween is returning to EventCity in the new year.

The Manc The Manc - 17th December 2020

The terrifying interactive drive-thru cinema experience that chilled Manchester to the bone on Halloween is returning to EventCity in the new year.

From January 15, Park N Party – the team behind ScareCity and ChristmasCity – will be setting up a scary outdoor cinema theatre for Manchester audiences; with live actors delivering entertainment to guests from the safety of their own cars.

Visitors will drive through a ‘nuclear chamber’ packed with ‘unexpected surprises’, before parking up in front of a huge cinema screen and getting frightened out of their wits all over again.

It’s not for the feint of heart, that’s for sure…

ScareCity: Apocalypse will run right through to February 7.

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Event highlights include screenings of horror classics such as The Conjuring, The Hills Have Eyes, The Exorcist and Insidious.

There’ll also be ‘lighter’ versions designed for kids featuring showings of Goosebumps, Ghostbusters and Coraline.

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ScareCity: Apocalypse is compliant with COVID-19 safety precautions, and food and drink will also be available to purchase on site. 

Tickets for Park N Party ScareCity: Apocalypse are priced at £40 per vehicle.

The full event schedule – purchase information – can be found online.

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Legendary funk and soul act Kool and the Gang are finally coming back to Manchester

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In case you hadn’t heard already, iconic funk, soul, and R’n’B artist Kool and the Gang are finally coming back to Manchester after far too long away from our musical city for a massive arena gig later this year.

Coming back to 0161 ‘For One Night Only’, the award-winning US supergroup and industry giants are set to make their first appearance here in over 15 years.

With a rich back catalogue and a career spanning six decades, not to mention multiple genres including funk, soul, disco, jazz (how they first began as an ensemble) and more, it’s only fitting they be given the top billing at the one and only AO Arena.

After Manc fans have had to wait for long, this is sure to be a night of ‘Summertime Madness’.

Though they need no real introduction if you know your music history, specifically African-American and Black music culture, Kool and the Gang are arguably one of the most influential acts to ever make it.

Having performed together longer than other R’n’B outfit on the planet, stood as one of the most sampled artists of all time and released a staggering 34 studio albums to date, they’re nothing short of foundational.

While, sadly, there is only founding member Robert ‘Kool’ Bell left from the original lineup formed back in 1964, the various iterations of the surviving live band have captured that same effortless cool, charisma, and effortless control of a crowd on the road that made the OG Gang such a toue de force.

As well as touring with everyone from Elton John and the Dave Matthews Band to The Roots and even a 50-city tour alongside equally legendary rock group, Van Halen, they have no shortage of accolades to their name.

How does two Grammys, seven American Music Awards (AMAs), a BET Soul Train Lifetime Achievement Award; a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a place in the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine top ten hits in the pop charts, as well as 31 gold and platinum albums, strike you?

Best known for beloved tracks like ‘Celebration’, ‘Get Down On It’, ‘Cherish’ and ‘Jungle Boogie’, just to name a very small few (again, their discography is huge), you’ve most likely heard their songs or at least one of their serially sampled beats more times than its possible to count.

Yep, if there’s anyone that deserves the ‘icon’ moniker, it’s these lot.

Kool and the Gang come to the AO Arena in Manchester next month on Friday, 11 July and will have fellow British soul counterparts, The Real Thing, who looked to mirror their success throughout the ’70s, along for the ride.

General admission tickets are already on sale as we speak – you can grab yours HERE.

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There are plenty more dance veterans coming to the AO Arena this year.

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Viral cosmetics brand P. Louise to bring exclusive pop-up to Trafford Centre this Christmas

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Huge cosmetics and beauty brand P.Louise has announced an exclusive pop-up set to take place in Trafford Centre this Christmas.

Greater Manchester makeup artist turned business woman, Paige Louise, gained lots of traction online for her baby pink-packaged makeup products, branded after her nickname, P.Louise, and now the company has announced its bringing an exclusive pop-up to Manchester’s Trafford Centre just in time for Christmas.

After such a success last year, the pop-up event, aptly-titled ‘Pinkmas’, will be returning to Manchester, and its bringing P.Louise’s much-loved makeup brand to life through an interactive display at the Trafford Centre.

Visitors can expect to explore the magical world of ‘Pinkmas’ through three different immersive winter zones.

P.Louise Pinkmas is coming to Trafford Centre this holiday season.
A CGI graphic of the proposed pantomime stage at P.Louise Pinkmas.
P.Louise Pinkmas is coming to the Trafford Centre this festive season / Credit: Publicity Picture (via Supplied)

Much like her P.Louise Empire site over in Stockport, Pinkmas elevates this experience by sprinkling a little bit of Christmas magic over the baby pink brand and its festive-themed makeup products.

Each of the interactive zones will serve their own purpose, encouraging you to get stuck in with a variety of activities all relating to the festive season.

You can enjoy decorating your own gingerbread treats in Mrs Claus’ Kitchen, personalising and making a keepsake of best-selling product ‘Bad B*tch’, all before writing a letter to Santa at the ‘Post Me Pretty Room’.

Each person who attends can expect to spend up to three hours travelling through each pretty pink zone, guided by the P.Louise elves on a story-led tour.

After all that wonderland wonderfulness, there’s only one thing missing from this festive extravaganza, and what screams Christmas more than a pantomime? A P.Louise Pantomime though, of course, with a guest appearance from Santa himself.

As you venture through the Pinkmas pop-up, there’ll be moments for you to get your hands on some P.Louise goodies and gift sets, as well as sampling the tasty treats from the food and drink stalls.

Get ready to deck the halls with blush, gloss and glamour this festive season, as P.Louise Pinkmas is residing in Trafford Centre for the entire Christmas period.

Santa next to his trusty P.Louise elves at Pinkmas 2024.
Expect to step into a world of glitz and glam when P.Louise Pinkmas visits Trafford Centre.
Visitors can expect to step into a world of glitz and glam when P.Louise Pinkmas visits Trafford Centre / Credit: Publicity Picture (via Supplied)

“I wanted to create the memories I never had, and above all else, give others the chance to make those magical moments,” commented Paige Williams, who is the dynamic founder and CEO of P.Louise.

Simon Layton, Centre Director at Trafford Centre, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Paige Williams, a brilliant local success story, and her hugely popular brand for a festive experience that’s full of sparkle and surprises.”

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P.Louise Pinkmas is returning to Manchester’s Trafford Centre from 1 December to 4 January, and you can find tickets and more information HERE.

Featured Images – Publicity Pictures (via Supplied)

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