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Manchester's @freightisland presents Huey Morgan @OfficialHuey for a Sunday afternoon, block party style. Accompanied by @j3nnag @jamiegroovement and 8 yr old vinyl selector DJAY ANA MAY, expect soul, hip hop, salsa and more. Tickets groovement.co.uk/2024/03/huey-f…

We've gone retro with our November packs! Grab a bag and fill your diary with the latest gigs and culture across the city! Featuring @lankumdublin @theunthanksband @heymcrgigs @witheredhand @stationsouth @sureshotbrewtap @sureshotbrew @dhpfamilylive @the_lowry and more!

Beehavioral Problems: Something Something Autism Keep it Fringe 2023 Award Winner Stephen Catling brings us a surrealist comedy escapade discussing the dehumanising experience of lab work whilst being other animals. @catlingstephen @gmfringe @kingssalford #comedy #gmfringe

It's scorching outside and our flyer packs this month are also bringing the heat - packed with the best in the arts, gigs and culture! Pick up a bag today and support the local scene! @the_lowry @factoryintl @gmfringe @gobefest @dhpfamilylive @sjmconcerts @rxtheatre @heymcrgigs

Join us for a night of live music after the Manchester School of Art degree show launch on Friday 9th June at Man Met Student Union - 18:00 until Late. Get down early to collect a free drink token (limited amount available)! @ManMetUni

While you've been gearing up for the 2nd Bank Holiday already this month, we've been busy getting the latest edition of our flyer packs to all our stockists! This month's is filled with the best gigs, events, arts and culture the city has to offer!

The Easter BH is here and we’re all out of hibernation, so pick up a bag this weekend and fill your diary with all the great gigs and events happening across the city! Featuring @factory_international @kidicalmass @heymcrgigs @dhpfamilylive @stollerhall @alberthallmcr and more!

COMPETITION // We had the pleasure of working with students from @traffordcollege & @stockport_college Illustration & Art + Design courses to create a special front cover for the December edition of @bagthing with Tyler Davies-Knowles chosen as our very worthy winner!

// October Digital Bag // Full of amazing artists, promoters and venues, this month's pack features @alberthallmcr @sjmconcerts @heymcrgigs @honeyfeetmusic @maroulimusic @the_delines @slamdunkmusic and MUCH more! Email ally@bagthing.co.uk to be involved in the next!

One of our favourite Manchester venues @Alberthallmcr celebrates 10 years since reopening their doors as a music venue next year...celebrating with the amazing @mogwaiband playing on 10th February 2023. Tickets are on sale and you don't want to miss it! tinyurl.com/yrryk5pj

We are loving these beer mats advertising Neighbourhood Festival that are featuring in our September edition flyer packs! ......as if we need another excuse to have a beer in the sunshine hey?! @nbhdfestival @sjmconcerts To be in our next flyer packs, email ally@bagthing.co.uk

Digital Bag // August 2022 We're nearing the end of the month so you'll have seen these across the city in our stockists - featuring @dopelemonmusic @pavementband @bellesglasgow And there's more coming up in our September packs - to be included in that email ally@bagthing.co.uk

There's something for everyone in our latest flyer pack and we love how wonderful and diverse our city is! To be included in our next edition, please email ally@bagthing.co.uk @bloodstockopenair @dhpfamilylive @fkpscorpiouk @sjmconcerts @heymcrgigs @jungle4eva @hempresssativa

Whilst all you lovely lot are having a blast at Glasto, we’re busy packing our July bags, landing next week to keep you updated on all the cool stuff going on! #godspeedyoublackemperor #bloodstockfestival #HempressSativa #qwerk #jeremyloops #dhpfamilylive #black_kids_ #jungle4eva

// BLOODY-ELLE IS BACK // Lauryn Redding's uplifting one-woman-show about falling in love for the very time returns for a limited time only! Showing 15th June - 18th June in the beautiful Royal Exchange Theatre, be sure to grab a ticket while you can! @rxtheatre @laurynredding

/// Featuring Amy’s original band, The Amy Winehouse Band presents Forever Amy. A celebration of Amy’s era defining music and life, it will take you on an emotional journey through her songbook. Not one to miss, you can hear it in all it’s glory on 24th June at @thisisgorilla

BOOK NOW for a night of exquisite music from not just one, but four reputable folk acts from all around the country. Coming to The Stoller Hall in Manchester, on June 23rd! Click here to get your tickets: home-stage.co.uk/tuesday-folk-p…

Digital Bag // June Edition. It might not feel like Summer just yet but there’s plenty of sunshine in here to keep you going! Grab yourself a copy when out and about this weekend and support your local scene! Happy Bank Holiday 🤩🥳🙌🏼 @theamywinehouseband @heymcrgigs @gmfringe

BagThing are hiring // We are looking for new members to join our Street Team. To apply, email ally@bagthing.co.uk

Manchester Histories Festival 2022 // The History of Climate Change // 8-12th June. Currently featuring on our poster walls to inspire people to explore the past and take action for a better future! For more info on the events, visit: manchesterhistories.co.uk #climatechange