The Lowry Theatre is swinging open its doors this winter to showcase the work of Jock McFadyen in its first […]
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Salford Artist and Manchester Photographer collaborate to put a positive spin on local lockdown
Emma Evans, artist from Salford has teamed up with photographer Richard Kelly from Manchester, to create My Utopia, a free […]
Artist to sell NHS-inspired art to raise money for Salford Royal Critical Care Unit
Professional artist Susan Aggarwal is selling a range of rainbow-coloured floral paintings in aid of Salford Royal Hospital’s critical care […]
“Within a few months, I had a whole extra workbench in the studio just for glass making” – ‘lockdown hobby’ becomes full-time job for Islington Mill stained glass artist
Islington Mill stained glass artist, Tara Collette, explains how her ‘lockdown hobby’ became a full-time job and how she honed her craft.
“I’m always trying to find the beauty even in the most deprived and poverty stricken of places” – Artist paints famous Salford landscapes
An artist has been inspired to paint Salford landscapes since living in the city as a student. Lyndsey Collingridge, who […]
“It’s one thing that can be completely on my own terms” – Salford artist shares the experience of life after university
Life after university may have proven difficult for some however, Salford-based artist Mary Gilsenan shows how she draws upon their […]
“Supporting artists is crucial, especially in this time” – a Salford University graduate provides face masks to the local community
The Covid-19 pandemic has had an immense impact on peoples livelihoods, something that those who work in the arts know […]
“My dad will probably hate it” – Salford University student releases album
Seldom do artists manage to release an entire album by the mere age of 20. Yet Charlie Lewin has done […]
Islington Mill artist collecting donations for school children
Islington Mill freelance artist, Natalie, is collecting long-life food and gifts for an Eccles secondary school. Suggestions for donations include […]
An interview with Salford’s Banksy – Qubek
Qubek’s mural, located behind the Islington Mill. Credit: https://www.instagram.com/qubekmanchester/ A striking new mural of a crumbling Donald Trump and laughing […]
New In Salford
“The money we raise gives so many people great opportunities” – Salford woman to walk 6.6 miles for Francis House Children’s Hospice
“We are going to keep coming, and the BBC has another thing coming if they think this is going away” – Activists gather in Media City
Disbanded Salford flower club donates bench to Community hub as its’ final legacy
“Wearing a mask is just one measure” – Salford academic’s advice over reducing the spread of COVID-19
Salford residents being denied their covid jabs despite the centres advertising walk-in vaccines
New In Sport
“It’s a game of football and you have to make sure you do your job” – Salford City prepare to take on Chesterfield in the second round of the Emirates FA Cup
Salford author who unfurled the famous ‘Ta Ra Fergie’ banner is writing the follow up to his first book
“This is a blue-collar sport in a blue-collar town” – Boardman and Eccles welcome the return of competitive girls lacrosse
Irlam FC cruise to convincing victory over Winsford despite storm Arwen
Scoring goals by losing weight? ‘Man V Fat’ Football aiming to motivate men to get into shape with incentivised league
New in Entertainment
“We are going to keep coming, and the BBC has another thing coming if they think this is going away” – Activists gather in Media City
“Will be great to see faces, old and new… See you at the front” – Bez’s Homecoming gig at the Pendlebury
“I once picked up John Cooper Clarke at 3.30pm; he had a custard cream for breakfast” – Henry Normal unveils Salford memories and poem ahead of Lowry gig
‘Cheesy’ tasting evening of cheese, wine and beer evening at Monton restaurant
Multi-award winning ‘Girl From The North Country’ coming to The Lowry in 2022