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Cultivating Community: The RHS Urban Show Blooms in Manchester

Macbeth Premiers at Dock X in London: A Timeless Classic Reimagined Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma

Fresh from Dock X in Canada Water and Underbelly Entertainment, emerges a brilliant new rendition of William Shakespeare's dark drama, 'Macbeth'. This isn't merely another interpretation of the Bard's work, but rather an innovative reimagining, set in a modern, former industrial warehouse.

Re-imagining the ordinary with Converse x A Cold Wall* at The Beams

In collaboration with luxury fashion label A Cold Wall*, Converse launched the iconic GeoForma shoe in a new colourway: onyx black. Commemorating the launch, a short film exploring the grit and beauty of modern life through movement was staged between The Beams and Silverworks Island.

Anna Meredith and the RNCM Festival Orchestra at MIF 2023

As part of MIF 2023, powerhouse composer Anna Meredith joined forces with the Royal Northern College of Music Festival Orchestra for a one-off spectacle at Depot Mayfield.

East Wintergarden client showcase

In June, East Wintergarden held a client showcase inviting prospective and local clients to tour the Canary Wharf space.

Future Fabrics Expo at Magazine London

In June, The Sustainable Angle brought its annual Future Fabrics Expo to Magazine London for the second consecutive year. Future Fabrics is the largest dedicated showcase of sustainable material solutions for the fashion industry, a fitting match for this state-of-the-art space, which was built to encourage innovation and creative ideas.

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The most exciting thing about our spaces is what happens in them

In November, the ‘visual discovery engine’ came to Manchester to host a group of creators in the luxurious modernist spaces of New Century. Known for driving inspiration and springing new trends, Pinterest found the perfect stage under the disco lights of our favourite dancehall.

The collaboration between the Paris-based designer and heritage sportswear brand has surprised the fashion industry. But its launch at Depot Mayfield suggests the importance of Manchester’s place in the history of fashion.

This year, we launched a very special car at The Beams, with help from Jae5 and TikTok. We explore why the world’s most powerful Bentley is leading the charge on electric vehicle design.

Exhibition London is the new home of the iconic West Hollywood roller rink, bringing the free spirit of the 1970s to a new generation. We explore the Californian roots of Flipper’s and the community of London skaters bringing it to life.

The inaugural Mayfair Maison launched this month at Thirty Eight Grosvenor Square, bringing a curated selection of British-based designers to the gilded Georgian townhouse. We look at what was on offer during the pop-up, from ex-catwalk bargains to limited editions. It’s a whole new way of thinking about shopping.

Legendary menswear designer Raf Simons chose Printworks to stage his first ever show in the UK. The presentation took aim at the hierarchies and formality of fashion week, with a boldly minimal collection that sang in the raw aesthetics of the former printing factory.

Over two days in January, Printworks was transformed for the Turf Games Winter Festival 2022. We look at the people and the philosophy that brought over 2,000 athletes to London to take part in the games.

Design London returned to Magazine on 20–23 September for a bumper year of design showcases, talks and installations. Here, we identify some of the festival’s key themes and most important messages.

We are proud to present the addition of Manchester’s legendary New Century to our growing collection of venues and locations.
In the 1960s, New Century Hall hosted Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, The Bee Gees and Tina Turner. In the 1980s, it was adopted by the Madchester scene, fostering such homegrown talent as The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays. Truly Manchester music royalty, the space has been restored and reimagined for a new generation of cultural makers and musicians.

BBC Proms, the original music for the masses, came to Printworks this year with an operatic spectacular conceived by countertenor Anthony Roth Constanzo. He combined baroque masterpieces by Handel with a series of works by Philip Glass, inviting international artists of all forms to collaborate in this unique event.

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