Entertainment
19th November 2018 | By Sarai Van-Cook
Review: The Vulnerables deliver a soulful and authentic performance at Lock 91The Vulnerables are a Manchester based six-piece alternative rock band with a difference – in that lead vocalist Ruby Sherwood-Martin performs alongside both her dad...
14th November 2018 | By nq_admin
Review: Rudimental send crowd into frenzy at O2 Apollo in ManchesterRudimental are an English drum and bass band who first rose to the scenes in 2012 after patiently releasing singles for a year in 2011. The...
13th November 2018 | By nq_admin
Australian filmmaker spreads awareness of endometriosis with release of new film ‘Endo & Us’Katie Macqueen, 32, released her first short film ‘Endo & Us’ in October to spread awareness for gynaecological condition endometriosis. The 16-minute film which took three years...
13th November 2018 | By nq_admin
Review: Unsigned band Nights Tribunal get good reception of new material at the Live RoomsA snapped bass string wasn’t enough to spoil the night as unsigned heavy rock band Nights Tribunal dominated the crowd with their newly released five song EP. Each member...
12th November 2018 | By Andrew Wong
From cosplay to lessons in traditional Japanese etiquette – Doki Doki Japanese festival comes to ManchesterDoki Doki is yearly Japanese festival held in Manchester Sugden Sports Center that is open to people of all ages who have an interest in...
10th November 2018 | By Amy Bevan
Pale Waves send crowd into raptures at sold out O2 Ritz gigOriginally from Manchester and launched into the world in 2014, Pale Waves have burst onto the music scene with their unique style and even crazier...
8th November 2018 | By Katherine Relton-Grice
Review: Calendar Girls the Musical exposes the reality of griefThe award-winning production Calendar Girls the Musical takes to the stage at The Lowry as part of a nine-month UK tour. Co-written by Gary Barlow...
8th November 2018 | By Andrew Wong
Review: New anime film Mirai tells coming-of-age story while travelling through timeMirai is a Japanese animated film produced by Studio Chizu and directed by Mamoru Hosoda. Hosoda is known for such critically acclaimed animated films, such...
5th November 2018 | By Megan Luke
Incredible Hulk star Lou Ferrigno among stars appearing in Manchester as For the Love of Sci Fi makes its returnFor the Love of Sci-Fi is a convention which encourages fans to dress up as their favourite characters and gives them the opportunity to see some...
4th November 2018 | By [email protected]
Manchester Christmas lights switch on 2018 brings out the starsChristmas 2018 was triggered with the push of a button at Manchester’s Albert Square as music filled the streets and fireworks lit up the sky....
2nd November 2018 | By Dan Gough
Videogames Live Celebrate 480th ConcertVideogames Live concert kicked off with Castlevania. As with all Videolive Game concerts they show segments of the various different videogames up on the...
1st November 2018 | By Andrew Wong
Superheroes and superfans converge on capital for MCM comic conventionMCM London Comic Con is one of the UK’s biggest pop culture events and is held in ExCeL London. The convention one of the largest to...
30th October 2018 | By Dan Gough
“I think the Bridge of Clay is actually better written than The Book Thief”: An Evening with Markus ZusakMarkus Zusak, born in Australia, famous for the Book Thief, after 13 years has completed his most recent book, the Bridge of Clay. ...
30th October 2018 | By Sian McGuinness
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out: photography exhibition celebrates city’s music pedigreeManchester’s Central Library is currently home to a photography exhibition celebrating the city’s rich music heritage. There is a Light That Never Goes Out (the title...
30th October 2018 | By Jack Dulhanty
Review: Psychedelic band Khruangbin play sold out gig at Manchester’s Albert HallEmbed from Getty Images The Burton-based group, Khruangbin, layered piquant guitar-playing, slippery bass-lines and laid-back drumming to create a voraciously infectious sound that played as light as soufflé....
28th October 2018 | By Danielle Wroe
Dogs get dressed up in blood-curdling costumes for Halloween paradeIt was as far removed from a ‘catwalk’ as you can imagine but everyone had a frightfully good time. Dogs dressed as witches and owners...
28th October 2018 | By Katherine Relton-Grice
Mapping The City – new book explores the history of ManchesterThree Manchester academics have collaborated to produce a new book charting the history and development of the city. Manchester – Mapping The City chronicles the...
21st October 2018 | By Danielle Wroe
Spooky pooches and howling hounds to take part in Halloween dog paradeAs we approach Hallowe’en, Northern Quota is looking into some of our city’s events as well as paranormal myths and legends. Halloween is not the...
18th October 2018 | By Megan Luke
Disney films under spotlight after being accused of stereotyping women through portrayal of princessesAn interview between Ellen DeGeneres and Kiera Knightley started a debate on whether certain Disney princess films portray women in a negative light. Knightley said...
13th October 2018 | By Isaac Jordan
Refugee art showcased at Journeys Festival aims to break down barriers and prejudiceManchester was alive and buzzing this past week as Journeys Festival showcased the talents of refugee artists from around the world. The 10-day festival, which was held...