Harriet Scrumptious, Author at Secret Manchester

Growing up in Manchester, UK, I have always had a love of music and culture (I happily include the Real Housewives franchises in the latter). After studying at University College London, and now writing from Barcelona, I cannot escape the city and love everything it has to offer me— from aperitivos to parties, and all the amazing people found in between.

Music Things to do

Officially sold out at Manchester’s Band on the Wall, A Certain Ratio’s highly anticipated double-album anniversary tour still has tickets available at an intimate 400-capacity venue less than an hour away

Manchester has never been short of bands that push things in unexpected directions, but A Certain Ratio have been doing exactly that since the late 1970s. Emerging from the city’s post-punk scene, the gro...

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Manchester’s streets famously doubled as Peaky Blinders’ 1920s Birmingham; now the show’s gritty soundtrack is taking over Hallé St Peter’s for an exclusive 60-minute concert

Manchester has played a convincing double for Birmingham in the world of Peaky Blinders, with the Norther Quarter's streets like Dale Street and Mangle Street, Castlefield, and even Victoria Baths helping...

Uber is testing self-driving cars in Manchester ahead of plans to launch robotaxis in 15 global cities by the end of the year — here’s what it means for the city

Manchester’s streets could be getting a glimpse of the future of transport, with self-driving cars now being tested across the city. Uber has teamed up with autonomous vehicle companies Pony and Verne to...

Culture

Hallé St Peter’s: the revival of Ancoats’ 1859 church as one of Manchester’s premier concert venues

Tucked among the red-brick mills of Ancoats, Hallé St Peter’s has witnessed Manchester’s transformation from Industrial Revolution powerhouse to cultural hub. The historic church has been home to the Hallé Orchestra and...

Music

The legendary Manchester band that hired a young Noel Gallagher as a roadie in 1988 is playing O2 Victoria Warehouse this Friday — plus the real story behind the Oasis name

If you are one of the millions of people who missed out on Oasis tickets last weekend, there’s another gig happening this week with a surprisingly close connection to the Gallagher brothers. Inspiral C...

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You can experience the magic of Ibiza without leaving Manchester as a massive 40-piece orchestra brings 90s dance anthems to this spectacular centuries-old cathedral

Many of us have fond memories of escaping damp and drizzly Manchester for the bright oasis of Ibiza. And the island’s energy starts to creep in long before you touch down, with the excitement already buil...

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Manchester’s 600-year-old Gothic cathedral is hosting a nostalgic Disney concert featuring The Lion King and Frozen soundtracks — with only 2 concert dates

Manchester has always known how to carry feeling through music. A song can bring back a person, a place, or a moment in time, taking us straight into a romance we thought we had left behind. Disney has ca...

Culture Music

One of the most viral concert series in Manchester reveals its secrets — meet the 15 hidden music masterminds behind them and why AI can’t replicate their formula

Manchester’s live music scene is legendary, from intimate gigs in the Northern Quarter’s independent venues to arenas selling out some of the world’s biggest names, but Candlelight concerts in Manchester...

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Billie Eilish reveals why she chose Manchester as the location of her new James Cameron 3D film

Billie Eilish, working alongside filmmaker James Cameron, has released a new 3D concert film following her Manchester performances on her Hit Me Hard And Soft world tour. The ten-time Grammy Award winner...

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You can taste real ‘space food’ at this free family event at the Science and Industry Museum — and it’s just one of five low-cost days out this Bank Holiday weekend

Families looking for a way to keep the kids entertained this bank holiday are in for a treat, as a stellar celebration is landing at the Science and Industry Museum just in time for National Space Day. Th...