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Manchester selected as European Capital of Cycling 2024

Manchester selected as European Capital of Cycling 2024

Manchester has won a bid to be ACES European Capital of Cycling, despite being ranked the fourth worst UK city for cycling two months prior
Los Bitchos: “Our sound just happened”

Los Bitchos: “Our sound just happened”

Los Bitchos took to the stage at the Pink Room, melding together an unlikely combination of genres, and the result was electric
Preview: Parklife 2023

Preview: Parklife 2023

Parklife 2023 is back and soon on its way. Here is all the information you require before the weekend!
Rodney Rock The Peer Hat

Rodney Rock The Peer Hat

Matt Loreti reviews a night of experimental chaos from Rodney at The Peer Hat featuring births, sex friends, and audience participation.
Review: An Intervention (MIFTA)

Review: An Intervention (MIFTA)

Scarlett Gorman reviews UMDS’ An Intervention, which was performed at John Thaw Studio as part of the MIFTAs
Review: Kneehigh’s Ubu!

Review: Kneehigh’s Ubu!

Scarlett Gorman reviews Kneehigh’s Ubu! at the Lowry
Outing the past: LGBT History Month in Manchester

Outing the past: LGBT History Month in Manchester

With LGBT History Month approaching, Jessica Blair takes a look at the upcoming events aiming to celebrate Manchester’s diverse community in a time of political adversity
Theatre in late Victorian Manchester

Theatre in late Victorian Manchester

Rosa Uijtewaal takes us back to Victorian Manchester in an exploration of how theatre developed in the city
‘Future Bodies’– technology and the organic body

‘Future Bodies’– technology and the organic body

Even though technology has penetrated every aspect of modern life, most of us have been limited in how we envision the future to look like. We talk about how social media may change the political landscape, how the rise of interconnectivity can affect our relationships, and how technological advancements may help solve issues like climate […]
Interview: Rock Choir Founder Caroline Redman Lusher

Interview: Rock Choir Founder Caroline Redman Lusher

Anuli talks to Caroline Redman Lusher about the success of Rock Choir, Proms in the Park and what the future might hold
Review: Ruth Barker and Hannah Leighton-Boyce

Review: Ruth Barker and Hannah Leighton-Boyce

Castlefield Gallery holds a major two person exhibit exploring an encounter between the quotidian, ancient world, and contemporary Britain
Live Review: Jessarae

Live Review: Jessarae

Yes, he can bring it in the recording studio, but can he perform live? Imogen Doyle reviews Jessarae at the Deaf Institute
Review: The Vagina Monologues 2018

Review: The Vagina Monologues 2018

Anuli Changa finds empowerment and diversity in the University of Manchester’s production of the 1996 play

Imperial War Museum North invites student artists to join scratch event

Student artists are being called to perform scratch acts at the Wyndham Lewis exhibition in November

Review: Gypsy Queen

Though moving and at times hysterical, Rob Ward’s Gypsy Queen didn’t quite meet its potential

Turner Prize 2014 Artists: Ciara Phillips

In the run up to the Turner Prize winner being announced on December 1st, Mancunion Arts & Culture brings you introductions to the four 2014 nominees

Chanje Kunda – the Renaissance Woman

Nicole Tamer interviews the talented poet, dancer and performer, Chanje Kunda.

Female students more ‘psychologically resilient’

In comparison to men, women with ‘resilience’ are much more likely to get a first or 2:1 in their first year than those without