Queer Contact returns to Contact – for the first time in the newly transformed venue

Artistic director of Louis Vuitton and founder of Off-White has died at the age of 41 and leaves behind a new and better fashion industry

Does Hamnet, the prize-winning novel by Maggie O’Farrell, deserve all the praise?

Hollywood’s most recent international remake is undeniably a thrilling watch but, despite its extortionate budget, fails to match the Danish original

Head of Culture Michal Wasilewski reviews First Time at Contact Theatre – written by and starring Nathaniel Hall

Mary Shelley’s timeless classic has always inspired ideas of bringing back the dead, but with today’s technology are we almost there?

In the Accounting for Style series, we follow the monthly spending of a previously broke student who finally has enough money to live her fashion spending dreams (within reason).

TURN ON FEST returns with in person events, following the 2020 launch and the online festival in 2021

Emily Johnston reviews a riveting and riotous night at Manchester’s O2 Ritz, courtesy of post-punkers shame.

Sarah Taylor reviews an enchanting set from Freya Beer, who interweaves poetry with glam-rock instrumentals making for a captivating show.

Running a handmade crystal jewellery business whilst at uni? We speak to Libra Dream

Does the football calendar need a change?

The University of Manchester Swimming team travelled to Sheffield to compete in their first post-COVID gala

The hate of pumpkin spice lattes has a darker undertone

For the first time in its history, the Royal Exchange Theatre has announced a year-long season – which sees the return of creative duo Sarah Frankcom and Mazine Peake

We run through the ins and outs of the best speakeasies and secret bars the Northern Quarter has to offer with hidden doors and bespoke cocktails

Following a young girl as she recovers from a traumatic car accident, Julia Ducournau’s Titane is one of the most anticipated horror films of the year

We’ve come up with some books swaps to help you find a book you’re going to love based on your old favourites

Student Sophie Walsh, the creator fashion brand Planet Soph, discusses the brand’s challenges, ambitions, and products

We spoke to Manchester brand Ssstock about how they went from designing in their student halls, to owning a streetwear brand.