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Case Study: SCENE, Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival
SCENE Manchester LBGTQ+ Film & TV Festival brought a diverse and internationally acclaimed programme of LGBTQIA+ film screenings, industry panels, and talent showcases to Manchester. With a strong reputation for celebrating emerging voices in cinema and...
Manchester secures MOBO awards for 2026
Marketing Manchester and Manchester Accomodation BID are proud to have played a key role in the successful bid to bring the MOBO Awards to the city for the first time next year. The landmark 30th-anniversary ceremony is set to be held at Co-op Live on Thursday 26...
The UKSpace Conference: A Catalyst for Manchester’s Hospitality and Accommodation Sector
On the 16 -17 July 2025, Manchester proudly hosted the UK Space Conference, the UK’s flagship event for the space sector. The conference brings together industry experts, policymakers, researchers, and global stakeholders to shape the future of space innovation,...
Manchester Accommodation BID support brings 2027 NBA fixture to Manchester
The National Basketball Association (NBA), Co-op Live, Manchester City Council, and Manchester Accommodation BID have today announced that the NBA will bring a regular-season game to Manchester for the first time ever in 2027. The 2027 game will be only the second...
Manchester stars in new global TV series fronted by The Lord of the Rings duo
A new global TV series spotlighting Manchester as a food, drink, and travel destination has launched, fronted by The Lord of the Rings stars Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan. The production of the Manchester episode was significantly supported by the Manchester...
Playtime pays off as Super Duper family festival boosts visitors across Manchester city centre
Manchester’s first ever Super Duper Family Festival proved a huge hit with families earlier this week, with tens of thousands of visitors heading into the city to enjoy four days of free family fun. Running from Saturday 15th – Tuesday 18th February 2025, Manchester...
The Super Duper Family Festival: the Ultimate Play-cation is coming to Manchester!
Manchester will turn up the fun-o-meter this February with the launch of The Super Duper Family Festival- a brand-new four-day celebration filled with imagination, creation and free family-friendly activities that will transform the city into a giant, interactive...
Manchester secures Green Party Autumn Conference 2024 with Accommodation BID support
Following a successful general election campaign in which it quadrupled its number of parliamentary seats, The Green Party has confirmed that it will host its Autumn Conference in Manchester, taking up residence at Manchester Central for three days in September. The...
SCENE: new LGBTQIA+ film and TV festival launched to extend Manchester Pride festival celebrations
A new LGBTQIA+ film and TV festival, SCENE, has been announced today supported by the Manchester Accommodation Business Improvement District (BID). Running from Friday 16 August to Thursday 22 August, SCENE will add a week-long...