Helen Clarke

1 week ago | mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke

Helen ClarkeManchester United’s Amad and Maya Le Tissier have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to community engagement, each receiving the prestigious PFA Community Champion award for the 2024/25 season. The accolade, presented by the Manchester United Foundation celebrates the players’ dedication to making a positive difference across Greater Manchester.

1 week ago | mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke

MCRJournoManchester’s Festival of Libraries is back from 4th to 8th June promising five days of creativity, community and discovery across all 133 of Greater Manchester’s libraries. Now in its fifth year and fresh from winning Best Event at the Manchester Culture Awards 2024, the festival is the largest of its kind in the UK, offering an impressive 134 events - almost all free and open to everyone.

2 weeks ago | mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke

MCRJournoManchester, get ready for a night of star-studded fun, music, and memories on Sunday 1st June. From 6pm - 10pm the iconic Fab Café will host a one-of-a-kind Karaoke Meet & Greet with none other than Charlie Schlatter - a name familiar to fans of Diagnosis Murder, The Delinquents, and Heartbreak Hotel. Charlie Schlatter’s career has spanned decades, starting with his breakout roles in 80s classics like 18 Again alongside George Burns and The Delinquents with Kylie Minogue.

2 weeks ago | mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke

MCRJournoBreakout artist Alessi Rose has revealed details of her highly anticipated headline tour, The Voyeur Tour, which will visit 22 cities across the UK and Europe this autumn. Following her arena tour supporting Tate McRae in the United States, Alessi Rose will return to the UK for 10 dates, including a performance at Manchester Academy on 19th November. The announcement comes as Alessi prepares to release her new EP Voyeur on 25th July alongside her latest single ‘Same Mouth’.

2 weeks ago | mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke

MCRJournoAs Mental Health Awareness Week shines a spotlight on wellbeing, Manchester’s creative community is coming together for Mend, Tend + Change the Future - a unique event blending art, social change, and healing. Taking place on 21st June at GRIT Studios in the Great Northern, Manchester, this gathering offers a timely reminder that creativity can be a powerful force for mental health and collective transformation.