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BBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Warehouse Project to bring in no-phone policy for some events
Manchester's Warehouse Project is set to introduce a no-phones policy for some of its ban will be in force during its shows in the Concourse section of the club at Depot Mayfield, with people required to place a sticker, which will be provided by the nightclub, over their phone's attending the full Warehouse Project (WHP) shows will be encouraged to keep their phones in their pockets, especially on the dancefloor. Organisers said club culture was "best enjoyed in the moment with your friends, and your phone in your pocket". WHP follows the likes of other venues and performers who have implemented a ban on phones including Bob Dylan who introduced the policy for his UK tour last a note on their website, the WHP team said: "We know WHP can be a BIG experience and we don't feel it's always our place to try and enforce a strict no-phones policy. "However, we feel that club culture is best enjoyed in the moment with your friends, and your phone in your pocket."The team said that they will not enforce a no-phones policy at full WHP shows, but there will be signs around the venue "asking people to simply respect those around them and limit use of phones generally whilst in the venue".They added: "At the end of each night, we're planning to share a huge archive of professionally shot content (photos and video) from that night that will be fully prepared for you to use on your own socials."Every set will be shot by our in house team and you will have immediate access to it as soon as the music stops." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
The Irish Sun
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I always get mistaken for my daughter's sister & people are stunned to hear my age – I get chatted up when out with her
A MUM has revealed blokes constantly mistake her and her teenage daughter for sisters when they're out at gigs, leaving her girl fuming. Lynsey Schofield, 40, says men often think she's 20 years younger than her real age when she's out with 19-year-old daughter Melody Heslop. Advertisement 7 A 40-year-old mum says men mistake her and her teenage daughter as sister 7 Lynsey said people think she's 20 years younger than she is when she goes to gigs Credit: Kennedy news and media Lynsey was just 21 when she had Melody, and the pair are now inseparable, often hitting concerts and festivals together. The lookalike duo have rocked out to The mum-of-two said fellow concert-goers have been shocked to learn she is a mum when they see her in the crowd and doubtful bouncers have even asked her for ID on the door. Meanwhile, daughter Melody admits it does get 'a bit annoying' when lads her own age want to chat up her mum. Advertisement Read more on young mums Lynsey, from Blackpool, Lancashire, said: "We were at The Prodigy concert last year and were just speaking to someone and they thought I was her friend. "I was like, 'oh no I'm her mum!' "It's quite flattering, I'm quite happy for people to think I'm younger than I am. None of us want to get any older do we? "When I went to The Prodigy, it was at Warehouse Project and they asked me for my ID, which I was more than happy to provide. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous "It has given me a bit of an ego-boost." Youthful Lynsey does not follow an extensive beauty or workout routine but, outside of her job as a support worker, she works as a sound healing practitioner and says this helps her stress levels. 'Harry's a different person with her' insists Shakira's mum as she breaks silence on Love Island villa visit After they saw Oasis on their reunion tour, Lynsey posted photos of them together at the gig on Facebook. Users were in disbelief that the duo were mother and daughter, saying the pair looked like sisters and describing Lynsey as 'supersonic'. Advertisement She said a few of the thirsty blokes have even tried to slide into her DMs. Lynsey said: "The amount of friend requests I've had from random men is unbelievable. "The Oasis reunion was a big thing for us because we'd spoken about it since she was little and I promised her when she was 11 if they ever got back together we would go. "I put it up because I was buzzing about being at the concert. Advertisement "I wasn't expecting so many comments. "I was surprised at how many people made the comparison to be honest. "It's nice for people to think I'm younger than I am." Teenager Melody was not surprised by the comments on the post and said she gets flack about her young mum from lads her age. Advertisement Melody, who works as a waitress, said: "We get it a lot so it's something I'm used to. "I find it quite funny sometimes. "We've had it since I was younger anyway. Through all of my teenage years we've been compared as sisters. "I'm used to it at this point. It's quite cool up until lads start saying how attractive she is. Advertisement "It's a bit annoying to have lads my age talking about my mum." Pros of being a young mum Tracy Kiss, who fell pregnant at 19, has revealed what she beleives are the pros of being a young mother. The personal trainer and blogger, from Buckinghamshire, believes women who give birth in their teens make BETTER mothers than those in their 30s. She claims young mums snap back into shape quicker, have more energy and relate more easily to their children, meaning they're better behaved and happier. Tracy told Fabulous: "Women who become first-time mums in their teens make better parents than those in their 30s or 40s. "I believe if I'd been 10 or so years older before becoming a mother then I wouldn't have the relationship I have with my children now. "For a start, being older I would have had less energy and therefore less patience. "I wouldn't be as enthusiastic to speak to people after months of sleepless nights as I was in my teens. "My body snapped back to its pre-pregnancy size through fitness post-birth, which in turn gave me the confidence to date and find love again. I've never been happier than I am now at the age of 30 with two children. "If I'd have been alone at 40 with a newborn baby I'd be more tired, less happy with my body, less energetic and far more stressed from the shock of living my life for myself instead of putting others first. Sometimes age and the innocence of ignorance is a good thing. "As a teen mum I just got on with it, found my feet and became responsible and capable because at the time I didn't know any different." 7 The mum and daughter are best friends Credit: Kennedy news and media 7 Lyndsey was surprised at how many people are confused about her age Credit: Kennedy news and media 7 Melody says she finds the confusion funny sometimes Credit: Kennedy news and media Advertisement 7 The mum claims she still gets ID'd and hit on when going on nights out Credit: Kennedy news and media 7 Lynsey had her daughter at 19-years-old
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aitch announces surprise Manchester gig in only UK show this year
Rapper Aitch has announced a surprise performance in Manchester later in the year. In a concert supporting his upcoming second album, 4, Aitch will take to the stage to headline Manchester's legendary Warehouse Project. The gig on October 29 will be Aitch's only UK performance in 2025 and will see him return to his hometown to perform songs from both his new album and his back catalogue. READ MORE: The beautiful Greater Manchester park with a huge lake to visit this summer READ MORE: Calls to cancel Bob Vylan show in Manchester this weekend after Glastonbury controversy Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Fans of Aitch can expect tickets for the hotly-anticipated event to go on sale in just two days' time, with tickets being available from 10am on July 3. Aitch is no stranger to The Warehouse Project, having previously joined fellow Mancunian DJ and producer Bou in the DNB Allstars event in a surprise appearance. During the performance the two Mancunian musicians introduced their collaboration "Raving in the Studio". The rapper's new album 4 contains some 16 tracks and has been described as having inspiration from "US hip hop titans" including Nas, 50 Cent, and Eminem. The Moston musician took to the stage at Parklife this year, surprising fans at Heaton Park when he made a guest appearance despite not having been confirmed as being part of the festival's set. Aitch delighted fans when he took to the stage during BOU's set on the Magic Sky stage with Blive 247 on the Sunday (June 15). A message designed to look like a text on an old Nokia phone flashed up on the stage, saying "Have you heard the Gossip?", before adding: "Special guests coming soon." BOU was first joined on stage by MC Window Boy, before Aitch took to the stage, greeting the crowd by saying "what's up, Manchester?" The pair launched into a performance of "Raving in the Studio", which was released earlier this year.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Andy Burnham believes Sacha Lord treated 'very unfairly' after being ordered to pay back £400k Covid grant
Andy Burnham believes Sacha Lord was treated 'very unfairly' after being ordered to repay a £400,000 grant back to the Arts Council. Mr Lord, founder of the Warehouse Project and Parklife Festival, resigned as the mayor's night-time economy adviser in the wake of the Arts Council's decision last week. Its probe into an application for a Covid-19 grant found 'inaccuracies' in the application from security company Primary Event Solutions, of which Mr Lord owned 30 per cent before it entered liquidation. A spokesperson for the Arts Council said: 'Following a thorough review of the application that Primary Event Solutions submitted to the Culture Recovery Fund in 2021, our decision is to withdraw the grant that was awarded and we are seeking to recover this money.' READ MORE: Family home cordoned off after suspected 'petrol bomb attack' on estate READ MORE: 'Healthy' teen felt 'faint' on way to pregnancy scan, the outcome was tragic Now, a week on from Mr Lord's resignation, Andy Burnham has said he believes the investigation was 'not fair to just look at the application'. 'I think it's very unfair what's happened to Sacha Lord,' he said on Thursday (February 6). 'This was a grant application in that very unprecedented time. Sacha Lord said we should be doing more to help people in the creative world that lost their income overnight. He came up with the idea of putting Greater Manchester content online [with] United We Stream." He added: 'The grant was £400,000. Because there was a donate button on, Sacha Lord then raised funds for venues that had been shut down or people struggling in the night time economy. It raised £600,000. It entertained a lot of people, it got eyes on Greater Manchester culture at a time when everything was shut and it raised a significant amount of money. 'Yes there were inaccuracies in the actual application that was made and absolutely the Arts Council has a job to say there shouldn't be. 'I personally don't think it was fair for them just to look at the application in the narrow sense and not look at the wider things achieved. I would say this is one of the more successful grants the Arts Council has given.' Mr Burnham also praised the promoter for 'working for seven years helping the hospitality sector without any payment from the Combined Authority'. 'He gave a huge amount of time and money,' the mayor went on. 'He has done the honourable thing and I think he should be applauded for that but at the same time let's recognise what's he's done for Greater Manchester.' Following the Arts Council's decision, Sacha Lord said in a statement: 'While we acknowledge the change in grant status, we appreciate that Arts Council England have found that there is no finding against the company that it deliberately misled the Arts Council in this application. 'The company and its former directors have continued to work closely with Arts Council England to evidence that grant funds were used appropriately to support staff wages and company stability during the pandemic. United We Stream, for example, was a hugely successful event which raised £583,000 to support cultural organisations, businesses and individuals affected by lockdown. Supporting such businesses has always been my only mission in my various, unpaid roles. 'However, given the company's current status in liquidation, and recognising that there are a small number of unintended oversights which have impacted the application's clarity under the criteria, we accept that the grant status has been updated. 'That said, I remain concerned over inconsistencies and a lack of proportionality in the handling of this matter. Not only has this application been reviewed twice previously by the organisation's Counter Fraud team, which, after examining the financial evidence and invoicing, concluded on both occasions that it was compliant with grant guidance, but the length of time taken to bring the matter to a close raises cause for concern and these delays have taken a significant, personal toll on myself and my family. 'Furthermore, the invasion of privacy, particularly the targeted harassment of my wife during the final months of her pregnancy, has been deeply troubling and has only reinforced the importance of protecting and spending more time with my loved ones during this period of my life as a new father. 'I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved as a city-region - earning recognition as the 'night-time capital of the UK', ranking eighth in the World's Best Cities for Nightlife, surpassing global destinations like Budapest and Buenos Aires, and successfully introducing initiatives which will transform our nightlife for the better, such as 24-hour night buses. However, the emotional toll and experience over recent months has given me the opportunity to reflect and gradually step back from my role in Greater Manchester. With heartfelt thanks to the Mayor and his team, I have decided to continue in this direction and embrace a new chapter ahead - championing the sector on a national level with fresh focus and energy.' The Arts Council has been approached for comment.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nightlife boss's firm must return £400k Covid grant
A £400,000 grant given to an events company co-owned by Greater Manchester's nighttime economy adviser has been pulled following a review, as Sacha Lord announced he has decided to leave the role. Arts Council England said it was seeking to recover the funds awarded to Primary Event Solutions during the coronavirus pandemic following analysis of how the cash was spent. Mr Lord, who was appointed to advise mayor Andy Burnham, said the funds were used appropriately but there had been "a small number of unintended oversights". The Parklife festival founder used the same statement to confirm he was standing down, saying recent months had taken an "emotional toll" on him and his family. Mr Lord, who also helped launch the Warehouse Project dance music events, said he was "concerned over inconsistencies and a lack of proportionality" in how the review was handled. "The length of time taken to bring the matter to a close raises cause for concern and these delays have taken a significant, personal toll on myself and my family," he said. He said the effect on his family life had been "deeply troubling" and had "only reinforced the importance of protecting and spending more time with my loved ones during this period of my life as a new father". He continued: "I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved as a city-region - earning recognition as the night-time capital of the UK, ranking eighth in the World's Best Cities for nightlife, surpassing global destinations like Budapest and Buenos Aires, and successfully introducing initiatives which will transform our nightlife for the better." Mr Burnham confirmed he had accepted his adviser's resignation and praised him as a "brilliant and vocal champion" who had supported the city in the role "out of his own pocket". "Sacha has accepted there were inaccuracies in a grant application, and I believe him when he says there was no intention to mislead and that he made no personal gain from the grant," he said. Mr Lord owned a minority share in Primary Event Solutions, which is now in liquidation. It was given £401,928 the Arts Council-administered Culture Recovery Fund in 2021, as scheme offering grants from £50,000 up to a maximum of £3m to help the heritage and culture sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. An initial arts council probe in 2022 into alleged fraud over the firm's bid found no evidence no misuse of public money. But additional checks began in May 2024 after the body received new information about the bid. It came as news website The Mill raised questions about the extent of the company's role in creative events, which the firm "vehemently" rejected. "We take our role as custodians of public money very seriously" the Arts Council said following the decision to withdraw the grant. "If concerns are raised to us about a grant application or award, we investigate and take the appropriate action." Mr Lord said the firm had worked closely with the Arts Council to show fund had been used "appropriately to support staff wages and company stability during the pandemic". He said the funds also supported a streaming event that raised £583,000 for local cultural organisations, businesses and individuals affected by lockdown. Mr Lord said: "While we acknowledge the change in grant status, we appreciate that Arts Council England have found that there is no finding against the company that it deliberately misled the Arts Council in this application." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. Fresh scrutiny of firm's £480k Covid-19 grant bid Arts Council Greater Manchester Combined Authority
