There’s an unmissable festive experience is coming to Barton Square on a spectacular scale never seen before.
Christmas is officially on its way, because on 3 December, TraffordCity will transform into the ultimate winter wonderland where “dreams really do come true”.
Set over two floors, visitors will be taken on a sensory journey that recreates the sights, smells and sounds of Christmas, with a magical Christmas village, authentic markets, and a breathtaking ice skating experience that takes you through a captivating forest and snow-covered world.
For those who are Bambi on ice though, there’ll be two custom-built bars so you watch family and friends safely with a steaming-hot beverage.
Skaters can then hit the skate-up bar for festive refreshments ice-side.
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TraffordCity will transform into the ultimate winter wonderland where “dreams really do come true” / Credit: Louise Woodward
The Christmas village and markets are free to enter, and will feature artisan crafts, and rich offerings of delicious food and drink.
They’ll be open Monday – Friday from 10am – 10pm, Saturday from 10am – 9pm, and Sunday from 12pm – 6pm.
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Ice skating tickets start from £13 for a 45-minute slot, and can be booked on site and pre-booked here.
The £150,000 installation will combine lighting, visuals, and stunning scenography, and as the brainchild of immersive event specialist OOBE Global Group, it’s the first time a festive experience of this scale has been hosted at TraffordCity.
So, yeah, it’s a pretty big deal.
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There’s a breathtaking ice skating experience that takes you through a captivating forest / Credit: Louise Woodward
Paolo Gaddari – Managing Director of OOBE – said: “Our aim is to surprise and delight visitors at every turn.
“A place where lighting, visuals and sets are tools to create an immersive multi-dimensional experience, transporting them to the ultimate festive fantasy world and to give them a day out to remember.”
Unreal Xmas experience promises to be festive fun for all the family, so make sure to book your tickets now and don’t miss out.
Barton Square is found in TraffordCity, and linked via a bridge from the Trafford Centre.
Featured Image – Louise Woodward
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Rochdale Feel Good Festival announces headliners with MAJOR 90s act
Thomas Melia
The highly-anticipated Rochdale Feel Good Festival is returning to Rochdale Town Hall for a night of impressive live music.
Summer is fast approaching and one way the residents of Greater Manchester town Rochdale know this is the line-up for its major outdoor festival has just been released.
The festival has been running since 2007, taking place right outside the distinctive Rochdale Town Hall , this will be the shows grand return since its massive renovation.
This town centre music celebration is known for drawing in some of music’s biggest names like Cast, Scouting For Girls, Razorlight and most recently Heather Small.
Rochdale Feel Good Festival is coming to the main stage at Rochdale Town Hall this summer / Credit: Press Shots (Supplied)
Rochdale Feel Good Festival has continued this streak of securing some big pop stars and this time is no different as they’ve bagged a major 90s act with some equally notable bands on the line-up too.
Topping the bill is legendary pop-soul artist Gabrielle, known for chart-topping hits like ‘Dreams’ and ‘Rise’ as well as ‘If You Ever’, ‘Out Of Reach’ and ‘Sunshine’.
This phenomenal UK act has seen her 1999 LP Rise and 2001 compilation album Dreams Can Come TrueVol. 1 get certified platinum not once but four times.
Gabrielle is headlining Rochdale Feel Good Festival on Saturday 8 August / Credit: Press Shot (Supplied)
Gabrielle might be more familiar with Rochdale than we think, as she recently collaborated with Middleton born singer-songwriter for his single ‘Sad Song’.
Also announced is indie-rock band Ash, who have seen similar chart success by achieving 18 UK Top 40 hits such as ‘Oh Yeah’, ‘Shining Light’ and ‘Goldfinger’.
Another act joining the main stage is critically-acclaimed rock band Starsailor and with tunes like ‘Alcoholic’ and ‘Silence Is Easy’ it’s about to be a stellar night of performances.
Recognised rock bands Ash and Starsailor are also joining the line-up for Rochdale Feel Good Festival Credit: Press Shots (Supplied)
If that wasn’t enough to tempt you, Rochdale Feel Good Festival will be announcing more acts in the next few weeks making this line-up one of the best yet.
Rochdale Feel Good Festival is coming to the main stage at Rochdale Town Hall on Saturday 8 August with Gabrielle, Ash, Starsailor and more acts to follow – tickets and more info HERE.
Featured Images – Rochdale Borough Council / Press Shots (Supplied)
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Myles Smith announces HUGE arena gig in Manchester this year
Thomas Melia
Singer-songwriter Myles Smith has just announced his biggest headline tour and is set to play a huge arena gig in Manchester this year.
Quit ‘Stargazing’ and get ready to fight for tickets as Myles Smith has just announced he’ll be visiting Manchester later this year for his biggest arena gig to date.
Known for hits like ‘Nice To Meet You’, ‘Stay (If You Wanna Dance)’ and ‘Wait For You’, this BRIT School graduate is now heading on the road for some headline shows across the UK.
Recognised for his folk-pop sound, Smith has built quite a name for himself just three or so years into his career, with solo efforts and a few collaborations under his belt.
Myles Smith is heading to Co-op Live, Manchester, on tour this year / Credit: Press shots (supplied)
Recently, the Luton-born artist collaborated with some well-known names like Shaboozey on their track ‘Blink Twice’ and even features on a new single from former One Direction member Niall Horan titled ‘Drive Safe’.
It was only last year that the ‘Stargazing’ songwriter visited the music capital of the North, bringing his high-energy hits to Manchester Academy back in February.
The star visited Manchester a second time, too, playing at the Co-op Live alongside some of music’s biggest names for Hits Radio Live back in November.
Now, Smith is ready to take to the Co-op Live stage again and is expected to raise the roof when 23,500 fans flock to the star’s show this winter.
Titled after his upcoming album My Mess, My Life, My Heart, Smith will be playing a variety of well-known and brand new hits when he makes his way up North.
Co-op members and fans who are signed up to the official artist presale can get exclusive access to tickets from Wednesday, 25 March at 10am, with the window closing on Friday, 27 March at 9am.
Meanwhile, general admission tickets go live by 10 am that same Friday (27 Mar).
Myles Smith is embarking on his ‘My Mess, My Life, My Heart’ tour this winter and visiting Co-op Live, Manchester on Sunday 15 November – tickets and more info HERE.
Dolly Busby -
12th November 2021 
