“Manchester’s Northern Quarter: Street Art, Independence and Creativity - How Did it Get Here?”

"Manchester’s Northern Quarter: Street Art, Independence and Creativity - How Did it Get Here?" with Amy Nic

Summary

The Northern Quarter is Manchester’s creative core. The streets are brimming with art, music venues, vintage stores, comedy clubs and independent businesses. But where did this all start, and why (and how) is it still going? This talk explores the beginnings of the area, and its journey into its modern form. We will undertake on a virtual walking tour to explore some of the best pieces of street art (along with some easter eggs that even the NQ’s inhabitants miss), architecture, filming locations and notable independent stores.

We’ll discuss what the NQ represents, why it’s role is so important, and what we love about it.

Bio

Amy Nic is an actor, comedian and tour guide, collecting tourist groups and taking them on walking tours around Manchester City centre. Based in the Northern Quarter and working her way through Manchester’s comedy scene, her comedy icons include Victoria Wood & Caroline Aherne, and Amy is passionate about raising the game for women in comedy. 

Instagram: @amynicz

Venue:
Fairfield Social Club
Irk St
M4 4 JT

Event Running Time:
Doors 3:45pm
Introduction: 4:00pm
Lecture: 4:05pm
Q&A: 4:45pm
Mix & mingle with other attendees 5:00pm
Wrap up 5:30pm

Food:
If you plan on eating at the venue, we recommend arriving as early as possible so the kitchen can get your order out before the talk starts.

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