GM Night Time Economy Office

🚌 Early this morning, the first ever Bee Network night bus - the 36 from Bolton - pulled into Manchester. The V1 and 36 will run for 24 hours, with a capped fare of £2, ensuring workers in our night time economy can get home affordably and safely.

Fantastic to be at @ntiaofficial yesterday with 2,000+ representatives from the Night Time Economy. From longer @BeeNetwork hours to 24/7 Live Chat for @gmpolice we’re working together to enhance night time life for 445k+ NTE workers in Greater Manchester.

From this Thursday, we will launch two new trial night bus services to Bury and Rochdale.👇🏻 It’s part of a range of improvements coming in this week (see 🧵). We’re trying to do everything we can to improve everyday life in GM listening to the feedback you give us. 👍🏻 1/6

Welcome to the new era of Greater Manchester Music Commission. We amplify our region’s distinctive musical voice — and now there’s a home for it. Our new website is built for the communities, artists, and organisations that make this region great. Visit the website:🔗link in bio

Calling everyone that works in a creative industry, we want to hear from you! 📣 Help us shape the Greater Manchester Creative Industries Plan by attending one of our online sessions or completing a short survey. Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/T31Kv

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!! As we develop a new Creative Industries Plan for Greater Manchester we want to hear about your ambitions, experiences & challenges to make sure our plan gives creative businesses and individuals the support they need to thrive greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/cul…

Greater Manchester Music Export Office is here! Announced at @sxsw by @MayorofGM, this UK-first initiative, backed by £300K from @greatermcr, will help local artists & music businesses go global.

Let us get you home from your night shift for just £2. 24-hour services on the V1 and the 36 connect Manchester with Leigh and Bolton via Salford. Find out more here: bit.ly/4fK9vi1

On 3rd February 2025, the first-ever Music Fans’ Voice survey will launch, giving gig-goers a direct say in shaping the future of live music in the UK.

Really important study by Obsurvant for @wearethentia @Instoflicensing on the barriers to participation in our Night Time Economy for the next generation. 64% and 59% say enhanced street lighting and safer transport options are key areas of improvement. instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/s…

The GMCA’s Foundational Economy Innovation Fund is now open for expressions of interest. It is offering grants to organisations working in the “foundational economy” to trial new ideas. Find out more: greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/eco…

A huge congratulations to Skof and @cheftombarnes for securing Manchester's second Michelin star. Another endorsement of our city-region's fantastic hospitality offer.

One of the recommendations from the @CommonsCMS report into grassroots music - this fan-led survey is vital in shaping the future of live music in the UK. Fill it in here: musicfansvoice.uk

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A strong endorsement of Greater Manchester's approach to clean air by @wearethentia, showing that investment in public transport and reducing congestion are alternatives to unfairly charging workers within our Night Time Economy. Hopefully other areas will follow.

Read this thread below for details on an exciting new funding opportunity which will invest £300,000 in culture, heritage, events, entertainment and creative businesses and individuals based in our city-region. 🧵

It’s only 7th Jan and I’m already seeing a raft of Hospitality closures this morning. I’m sadly predicting we will see more at the start of this year, than we did during Covid. The unexpected extra tax burden of an increase in NI and Business Rates increase, will be the straw that broke the camels back. Many Govt meeting are taking place this month, but sadly the writings already on the wall for many.

Such an important piece of work between @BrightonHoveCC and @musicvenuetrust, building on our own guidance produced last year. This document will make such a difference to venues across Brighton and Hove who are grappling with planning applications. Thread below🧵

Drug driving doesn’t just risk your life, it can ruin your future: ❌Loss of employment ❌Travel bans to certain countries ❌Higher insurance costs Think before you drive this winter. Stay drug-free behind the wheel. #DontRiskIt

#Manchester, Are you Ready? Manchester Accommodation BID is supporting the 2024 #MTV #EMAs landing in our great city. Keep an eye out for our @buildhollywood billboard campaign. The MTV European Music Awards, hosted by @RitaOra takes place this Sunday 10th November @TheCoopLive Follow all the announcements at mtvema.com/en-gb #MTVMusicWeek

Manchester City Centre BID: Supporting #Christmas in #Manchester 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 Open this Friday 8th November - Sunday 22nd December 200+ stalls, 9 locations Ops information: cityco.com/news/christmas/ 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 1pm, Sunday 8th December A longer route starting and ending at Manchester Cathedral. Map: google.com/maps/d/viewer?… manchester.gov.uk/news/article/9… 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 10.30-12.30pm, Sunday 8th September City Centre BID-led activation to welcome visitors to the Christmas Parade: cityco.com/event/santa-su… 𝗦𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗸 Open this Friday 8th November - Thursday 2nd January Cathedral Gardens skatemanchester.com CityCo/BID/ABID Business Enquiries: We can help to signpost. Email events@cityco.com