The Hundred crowds inside Emirates Old Trafford are in for a real treat as rising Manchester star, Lusaint, is set to join the lineup of live music acts playing the 2025 tournament.
We’re so excited about this up-and-coming local singer and the rest of the live music lineup on show at this year’s competition.
Ahead of the fast-paced, family-friendly format returning to Emirates Old Trafford this August, the bands and musicians offering yet more entertainment on matchdays have now been announced, along with details of more activities for all ages.
The Hundred Final at Lord’s in London will be headlined by solo singer, Perrie (a.k.a. Perrie Edwards, formerly of Little Mix), and the Manchester games are boasting some great names too.
In addition to Perrie, other big names signed up for 2025 are the likes of York four-piece Glass Caves, Bristol experimental live-looper, Bexx, as well as the best of soul and R’n’B in Brighton, Iyamah.
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But we can’t lie, naturally, it’s all about whose playing The Hundred fixtures at Old Trafford that we’re most fussed about.
Following past years where the competition has seen the likes of Zara Larsson, Rudimental, Bastille and Jax Jones; Raye, Becky Hill, Everything Everything and Self Esteem, they’ve managed to pique our interest yet again.
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Really channelling the platforming power of the BBC Introducing partnered stages for the latest edition, Lusaint was the first name to catch our attention for obvious reasons.
She featured on our Manchester artists of the month list not too long ago, and if you haven’t given her music a try before, now’s the perfect time before seeing her in person at The Hundred – worth the ticket price on her own, if you ask us.
Better still, she’s not the only name we’re excited about seeing this summer, as joining the live music lineup in Manchester is native hip-hop, grime, soul and afrobeats musician, Prido, whose storytelling style has been making waves not just within the genre but across the city.
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For instance, his last live set for BBC Introducing at Reading Festival 2024 saw plenty of attention online, and he’s definitely one to watch, even if you don’t manage to catch him at the cricket. Aimei 媚 and Lowes complete this year’s lineup and are set to take the stage throughout August.
Manchester Originals women’s player Sophie Ecclestone said: “The live music at The Hundred is one of my favourite things about playing in the competition. It brings an extra element to The Hundred which is different to other forms of cricket.”
With early bird tickets available from just £5 for under 16s and for £17 adults, it’s no surprise that 9,000 have already been sold for the Originals‘ derby against Northern Superchargers on Sunday, 17 August.
You can find out more information on what else is in store at The Hundred 2025 beyond the live music lineup and grab your tickets for Manchester HERE.
You can read our review of her recent show HERE.PerriePridoJust some of the names that make up The Hundred live music lineup for 2025. (Credit: Press shots/Audio North)
Featured Images — The Manc Group/The Hundred (supplied)/Press Shot/Prido (via Facebook)
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McDonald’s just celebrated this year’s MONOPOLY game with a giant prize dome on Market Street
The Manc
McDonald’s has been celebrating the return of its legendary MONOPOLY game promotion with a visit to Manchester.
If you were passing through the city centre on Tuesday you might have noticed a giant dome, like an inflatable snow globe – and if you were wondering what it was all about, we’ll tell you.
This was the McDonald’s MONOPOLY game dome, which visitors could climb inside and try to catch flying ‘peelies’.
If you could catch enough, there were big prizes up for grabs, including limited-edition McDonald’s MONOPOLY game hoodies, t-shirts, keyrings, and McDonald’s very own MONOPOLY board game.
Also up for grabs were vouchers such as £50 Prezzee Gift Cards, £70 off Jet2Holidays, £50 off Merlin Short Breaks, and £100 Virgin Experience Day.
And even if you didn’t manage to beat the dome, there were free vouchers (Monopoly Game at McDonald’s promotional ‘cash’) which could be swapped for McCafé® hot drinks or a small portion of Fries at a nearby restaurant.
And of course, that meant you still got a chance to play the normal MONOPOLY game promotion, peeling off your ‘game piece’ to reveal a prize – which have also been announced this month.
This year’s McDonald’s MONOPOLY game promotion features a top prize of £100k cash for three lucky customers, with other cash prizes including £5k for 60 more potential winners.
McDonald’s just celebrated this year’s MONOPOLY game with a giant prize dome on Market Street in Manchester
There are also £2,000-worth of Jet2Holidays for 90 winners, train credits with TrainPal, more than 300 Merlin Annual Passes for four, hundreds of LG OLED TVs from Currys, and thousands of £100 Virgin Experience Days.
There’s a 1 in 4 chance to win a prize on every pack, ranging from menu items all the way to those big cash prizes.
Other prizes include a MONOPOLY Lifesized experience for two, exclusive merch, and the limited-edition boardgame.
The MONOPOLY game promotion has been running under licence from Hasbro at McDonald’s since 2006, featuring instant win prizes as well as Property Codes which can be scanned and banked in the app.
In the app, customers can see Grimace race around a 3D game board, with 30 different outcomes – property cards (with prizes if you complete a set), chance cards (where you can win prizes), the Community Chest (which leads to MyMcDonald’s Rewards Points) and a £200 cash prize if you pass ‘Go’.
*The MONOPOLY Promotion at McDonald’s UK 2025 is only available to players aged 18 and over
adidas announces major in-store rewards in Manchester to celebrate the launch of iconic Superstar trainers
Daisy Jackson
adidas has reintroduced one of its most iconic trainers – and will be offering some unbeatable rewards in-store in Manchester to celebrate.
The pioneering sportswear brand recently relaunched the cult classic shoe, the adidas Superstar.
The adidas Superstar trainers, as if they need an introduction, combine an iconic shell toe with a choice of black or white leather, and of course the three-stripe branding.
They’re cool, they’re timeless, they’re high-quality and they’re a go-to in any footwear collection.
And if you head out to grab a pair this weekend in Manchester, there are some serious rewards up for grabs.
At the adidas Manchester store, you’ll be able to get a free welded bracelet or an ear piercing, as well as shopping while DJs spin records all weekend.
The adidas Superstar trainerInside adidas Manchester ahead of this weekend’s Superstar event
The celebration of the adidas Superstar will take place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September.
On Saturday, between 11am and 6pm, there’ll be jewellery welding by local artist Linked & Locked, plus DJ sets from Savannah Hayward (12-2pm) and DJ Polly (3-5pm).
You can also claim the free permanent jewellery or piercing if you buy a Firebird jacket.
This celebration in the new Manchester adidas store will make you feel like a superstar, with a memento as permanent and timeless as this legendary trainer.
Now reintroduced as ‘the original icon’ for FW25, a major new adidas campaign has been faced by an all-star cast that includes Olivia Dean, Jude Bellingham, and Stormzy.
It’s the shoe that’s made for the one who builds crowds instead of joining them.
There’ll be more activations to come, too, with a range of exciting drops, including Drama Call x Superstar and ADIDAS Z.N.E. x MUFC, on the way.
There are big plans on 1 October for the ADIDAS Z.N.E. x MUFC launch – watch this space.
Danny Jones -
23rd June 2025 
