Manchester Pride will be running its 9th festival this year, celebrating and raising awareness of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Trans-gender communities. The festival cites its main aim as to raise funding for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Trans-gender charities which help the relevant communities in a variety of ways. The festival takes place annually over the August bank holiday weekend and is a great chance for anyone to celebrate the importance of acceptance to sexuality!
There are many ways for people to get involved in the festival. It is possible for groups, charities, political parties and commercial organisations to register to take part in the parade. So if you’re passionate about this worthwhile cause and you think your charity or political group think the same way, why not get involved and make a statement? There will be a theme to the parade, but this is yet to be announced. To give you an idea of what may be expected, the theme for 2011 was “Best of British” which saw a Vintage Tea Party extravaganza and excellent costumes and carnival floats from a variety of organisations who took part. The Lifestyle-Expo is another fantastic way to take part in this cause-worthy festival. The trade-free space dedicated to Lifestyle-Expo is a great opportunity for messages to be put across to the public; organisations set up stalls to give people advice on things like health, legal advice and community groups. If you’re a strong believer in LGBT rights and awareness-raising, you will find this part of the festival beneficial and inspiring. The best entertainment at Manchester Pride will be found at Pride Fringe where artistic and unconventional events are used to give a different take on the communication of anti-discrimination and LGBT related issues. The whole festival is always played out with a great sense of fun, but behind this support is given to the LGBT community. Whether you just want to enjoy the entertainment has to offer, or you really believe in the messages that are being given, Manchester Pride will cater to you!
If you attend Manchester Pride, why not make the August bank holiday one to remember and book one of our Manchester holiday apartments? With all the great facilities our apartments have to offer, you can relax after a busy day at the festival. Booking a Manchester serviced apartment will definitely be a decision you won’t regret!

Simon Amstell’s quick-witted and articulate comedic presence has tickled the British funny bone for years. He never fails to put a sarcastic twist on any situation he is presented with. Many will remember Amstell’s first TV appearance as Popworld co-presenter. His partnership with Miquita Oliver worked well and showed Amstell’s ability to make an audience laugh with his surreal and ironic style of comedy. Simon was the host of music-funny show “Never Mind the Buzzcocks.” His joke-battles with team leader Noel Fielding demonstrated Amstell’s passion for comedy and have firmly put him on the map as a favourite for British comedy fans. Turning his hand to acting, he starred in the independent film Black Pond. Amstell also starred in and co-wrote Grandma’s House, a BBC 2 drama which is set to release a second series later this year.
With this back catalogue of entertainment talent, Amstell’s stand-up tour is sure to do anything but disappoint. Simon Amstell has previously appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and enjoyed rave reviews, Amstell can even lay claim to a complete sell-out at The Bongo Club. In 2009 he performed “Do Nothing” at the Royal Court Theatre and later recorded the stand-up for DVD release and BBC televising. Simon Amstell is appearing in Manchester on 6th June 2012 at the Lowry Theatre. Get tickets and you are sure to have a great night. Tears of laughter will be streaming down your face and your sides will be splitting! After a night of hysterics, you’ll need somewhere to relax. So why not book one of our Manchester holiday apartments for the night? Manchester serviced apartments from Serviced City Pads are a home away from home and will serve as the icing on the cake to a wonderful night of fun and frolics.
To see what options are available for your Manchester visit, you can call us on 0844 335 8866 to speak to our reservations team, or you can send us your enquiry through the website.

Serviced apartments are available in Manchester for the night that Radiohead will play the Manchester Arena (formerly MEN Arena) this October. The band will be coming to Manchester on Saturday 6th October as part of their UK tour this year. If you will be travelling to see the band perform and will require accommodation for the night, have you considered staying in a Manchester serviced apartment? Serviced apartments are an increasingly popular alternative to hotels as they can provide more space and comfort at competitive prices.

Radiohead are one of the biggest British bands of the last few decades. With landmark albums like “The Bends”, “OK Computer” and “Kid A” they managed the rare feat of combining commercial and critical success not just in Britain but around the world. The band have built a huge following whilst managing to constantly change their sound. It is difficult to think of another band that has managed to change so much yet keep their audience with them. Over the last two decades Radiohead have gone from anthemic rock to abstract electronic and yet they have kept a loyal following that embraces each new album. This year’s UK arena tour will see the band performing their newest album “The King of Limbs” which saw the band continuing to mix traditional rock instrumentation with more a electronic and dance influenced approach. For any Radiohead fans who want to hear these new songs live and loud, the Manchester Arena show is an opportunity not to be missed.

If you require accommodation in Manchester for the night or weekend of the show, take a look at the serviced apartments in Manchester available on the Serviced City Pads website. There is anything from studio and one bedroom apartments to two or three bedroom apartments, so whether you are travelling alone or with family or friends, Manchester apartments are an ideal option. To find out more about the options available, you can call our reservations team on 0844 335 8866, or you can send us your enquiry through the website.

New Order reformed in 2011, and this year will see them hit the road touring the UK and Europe. On the 26th April 2012 New Order will be playing the Manchester Apollo and if you want to see one of the greatest rock bands that the UK has ever produced it is recommended that you be there! If you will be coming to Manchester to see the band live and will require overnight accommodation, serviced apartments could be the ideal option for you. Here at Serviced City Pads we have Manchester serviced apartments across the city, many in great city centre locations. Serviced apartments in Manchester have many advantages over the traditional hotel room as they are able to offer much more space, and most have a kitchen where you can make your own meals – they are the perfect place to relax in during your visit to the city.

New Order rose out of the ashes of Joy Division after Ian Curtis’ suicide in 1980. To have been responsible for one of the best ever bands in Joy Division as Messrs Sumner, Hook and Morris are is impressive enough – to follow it up with a new band formed in such difficult circumstances that goes on to have the impact that New Order did is just astonishing. New Order are undoubtedly one of the most influential bands ever. Their fusion of rock and post-punk with dance rhythms and electronic music was pioneering and their influence can still clearly be seen today on any number of bands. However, it isn’t just for their creativity that the band is revered as they have some absolute classics in their back catalogue like “Blue Monday” and “True Faith” that will no doubt be performed at the Manchester Apollo show. Without Peter Hook (he left in 2007) the rest of New Order along with Gillian Gilbert (the fourth member since their inception) will be performing their greatest hits live.

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Serviced apartments in Manchester are still available for the weekend that Tribes will be playing the Manchester Academy. Tribes are a four piece from Camden and will be touring the UK this summer, performing at the Manchester Academy 3 on Tuesday 1st May 2012. If you will be travelling to Manchester to see Tribes play and will be requiring overnight accommodation then why not stay in a Manchester serviced apartment? Serviced apartments are a great alternative to the usual hotel option as they can provide more space at a competitive price. Also, unlike the typical hotel room, the average serviced apartment has a kitchen, a dining area, and a living area which makes them the perfect place to relax whilst visiting the city.

Tribes released their debut album “Baby” last month and they are tipped for big things in 2012. The band, made up of Johnny Lloyd, Dan White, Miguel Demelo, and Jim Cratchley, formed in 2010 and have wasted no time in making their mark on the indie scene. The two EPs they released in 2011 (“We Were Children” and “When My Day Comes”) drew critical acclaim, and meant that their debut full length was highly anticipated. The album has definitely delivered and the band will now have the chance to really make a name for themselves as live performers when they hit the road this year. They have already gained plaudits for their previous live performances, so anyone lucky enough to be attending their show at the Manchester Academy should be in for a great night.

If you would like to find out more about Manchester apartments for this May, then why not contact us here at Serviced City Pads? You can send us your enquiry through the website or you can call our reservations team on 0844 335 8866.

One of hip-hop’s brightest new stars will be playing the MEN Arena this April. Drake will be coming to Manchester as part of his European tour this summer, playing the MEN Arena on the 1st April 2012. Drake has been establishing himself as one of the best new artists over the last couple of years, and this show in Manchester will be a great chance for his fans to see him live. For anyone travelling to Manchester for the show, serviced apartments are still available for that night. Manchester apartments are a great alternative to the traditional hotel room as they can provide much more space. Serviced apartments in Manchester usually have a kitchen, a dining area, and a lounge area – this makes them the perfect place to relax during your visit.

Drake seems to have risen to the top quickly, with his debut album “Thank Me Later” (released in 2010) going in at number 1 in the US Billboard chart. However, prior to this success he had made many mixtapes and guest appearances that had helped him to build up a groundswell of support. His follow up album, 2011’s “Take Care” also made the top spot on the Billboard chart in its first week of release, and demonstrated that Drake is here to stay. The show at the MEN Arena will be a great opportunity for Drake’s fans in the UK to see their idol up close.

If you will be coming to Manchester for the show, then have you considered staying in a Manchester serviced apartment? Serviced apartments are increasingly becoming a lot of people’s first choice for accommodation – if you take a look at some of the apartments on the Serviced City Pads’ website Manchester page you will see why. If you would like to find out more about the options available to you for your stay in Manchester, then you can call us on 0844 335 8866 to speak to our reservations team, or you can send us your enquiry through the website.

Frankie Boyle will be coming to Manchester in September to play the Manchester Apollo. The controversial comedian’s “The Last Days of Sodom” tour this year will include three nights at the Apollo from the 20th – 22nd September 2012. If you will be coming to Manchester to see Frankie Boyle and will be requiring accommodation for the night, have you considered staying in a Manchester serviced apartment? Serviced apartments are an increasingly popular alternative to hotels as they can provide much more space and comfort at competitive prices. The vast majority of serviced apartments have a living and dining area and a kitchen where you can cook your own meals. Apartments in Manchester are an ideal choice for accommodation for visitors to the city, and on the Serviced City Pads website we have a range of options in great central locations that can be viewed by visiting the Manchester city page on our website.

Frankie Boyle is one of the most controversial British comedians of the last few years. He came to everyone’s attention thanks to his role as a regular on TV comedy show “Mock The Week”. Audiences delighted in Boyle’s dark and caustic sense of humour and he has also built up a following through his live shows. Ultimately Boyle was perhaps slightly too dark for the show, leaving in 2009 to concentrate on his own channel 4 comedy show “Frankie Boyle’s Tramadol Nights”. Frankie Boyle’s new live show “The Last Days of Sodom” will tour the UK this year and the Manchester shows will be a great chance for his fans to see him live and uncensored. If you have never been to a Frankie Boyle show before, be warned: it is not for the easily offended!

If you would like to learn more about Manchester apartments for one of the nights that Frankie Boyle is playing the Manchester Apollo you can talk to our reservations team by calling 0844 335 8866 or send us an enquiry through the Serviced City Pads website.

2012 is set to be another big year for John Bishop, one of the breakout comedy stars of the last couple of years. The Liverpool born comic has established himself as one of the most popular comedians around and his UK tour this year will reinforce this when he plays arenas up and down the country. He will be coming to the MEN Arena to play three consecutive nights from the 27th – 29th September 2012 which underlines just how big an act he has become. If you will be travelling to Manchester to see John Bishop’s live show, there are still Manchester apartments available for these dates. Serviced apartments are an increasingly popular choice for those travelling to Manchester as they can offer much more space and comfort than the traditional hotel room.

John Bishop will be bringing his new show “Rollercoaster” to Manchester and the new tour is set to eclipse even his incredibly successful tour last year where he played to over 400,000 people. Bishop is a well established star in the comedy firmament at this point, with regular quiz show appearances as well as his own BBC One show “John Bishop’s Britain”. His easygoing and warm persona has been a big hit with audiences all over the UK, and his new show should be similarly popular.

If you will be travelling to Manchester to see the show have you considered a Manchester serviced apartment for accommodation? Here at Serviced City Pads we have a range of city centre apartments that could be ideal for your visit; to see the options for yourself just visit the Manchester city page on our website. Serviced apartments in Manchester are competitive in terms of price with hotel rooms and are a great place to relax during your stay. To find out more about the options available, call our reservations team on 0844 335 8866 or send us your enquiry through our website.

The Martians are going to invade Manchester this December! The latest re-imagining of the award winning stage show “The War of the Worlds” will be coming to the MEN Arena on the 9th December 2012 in what should be an absolutely incredible night for any fans of this classic show. If you will be coming to Manchester to see the show there are Manchester apartments available for the night. Serviced apartments are a great alternative option to hotels, as they have much more space, and are the perfect place to relax in during your stay in Manchester.

“The War of the Worlds” is one of the most beloved stage shows and it is coming back in 2012 with a fresh approach. Hollywood star Liam Neeson will be taking over Richard Burton’s iconic role, but with a twist. Thanks to the latest projection technology, Neeson will be appearing on stage in holographic form as an 11 foot tall head and shoulders floating above the stage. If that isn’t impressive enough, there will also be a 35 foot tall Martian Fighting Machine on stage, which weighs 3 tonnes! It is said that the special effects are truly incredible, with the Martian Fighting Machine “incinerating” a cast member. The show definitely sounds like fun for all the family. Ally all this with Jeff Wayne in the house to conduct the band playing his classic score, and rumoured musical guests, and it should be an incredible night.

If you will be travelling to Manchester for the show and are looking for accommodation, there are serviced apartments in Manchester available for the night. If you would like to find a Manchester serviced apartment for your visit, take a look at the Manchester city page to see the options available. To talk to our reservations team about your visit call us on 0844 335 8866 or send us your enquiry through the website.

Blink 182 have re-scheduled their Manchester date at the MEN Arena – everyone’s favourite crown princes of pop-punk will now be playing Manchester on 15th June 2012. Blink 182 were one of the biggest bands of the late 90s / early 00s with a string of big pop hits that ensured the band a devoted following. Their new European tour is eagerly awaited by their fans, who will no doubt travel from miles around to see the band at the MEN Arena. If you will be travelling to Manchester to see Blink 182, Manchester apartments are still available for that night. Serviced apartments in Manchester are an excellent choice for visitors to the city as they offer much more space and comfort than the traditional hotel room.

Blink 182 reformed in 2009 after their breakup in early 2005. The band were busy last year recording their first new material since the breakup, with the album “Neighbourhoods” being released in September 2011. Now it’s time for them to hit the road and remind all their fans what they have been missing. Blink 182 are famous for their entertaining and energetic live shows, as showcased on their live album “The Tom, Mark and Travis Show”. If you are going to see the band at the MEN Arena, you are in for quite an evening.

If you are coming to Manchester to see Blink 182, why not stay in a Manchester serviced apartment? Here at Serviced City Pads we have a wide range of serviced apartment in great city centre locations that could be perfect for your visit. To find out more, call our reservations team on 0844 335 8866 and we will help you to find the best options. You can also send us your enquiry through the Serviced City Pads website and we will respond as soon as possible.