Eastern Bloc Bar Sessions at the Blue Pig

Eastern Bloc Records records was established in 1985 and to celebrate their 30th anniversary, they’re taking over the turntables at The Blue Pig; playing soul, reggae, house and everything in between.   The first of the Bar Sessions starts on Thursday the 5th of February… Read more »

Scuttlers at the Royal Exchange Theatre

Scuttlers is set in 1885 and follows the lives of the young mill workers who form the very first urban gangs in the industrial suburb of Ancoats.   The play opens on the 5th of February and runs until the 7th of March 2015. Tickets… Read more »

Renegades of Rhythm at Albert Hall

On Tuesday the 3rd of February at Albert Hall, DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist’s vinyl-only Renegades of Rhythm tour comes to Manchester. These two world-renowned artists and turntablists are spinning the well-loved and well-worn vinyl from the record collection of the founding father of hip-hop… Read more »

Saucony Shadow 5000 “Fresh Picked” at Ran

Saucony’s latest trainers are inspired by blueberries and blackberries. The “Freshly Picked” pack uses the Shadow 5000 silhouette, with one pair highlighted by a bold blue suede and mesh, while the other comes in a deep purple.   This brand new Saucony Originals trainer is… Read more »

The Art of Rap at Band on the Wall

On Sunday the 1st of February the Band on the Wall Film Club is screening hip-hop documentary Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap. Rapper, actor and cultural icon Ice-T visits old-school icons and reigning superstars to discuss the art behind rap music.   Doors… Read more »