Red House coming to Media City
Media City News Mon 21st Nov, 2011
It's been rumoured for a while now, but Peel has finally confirmed that the 'Red House' has completed a deal with the Peel Group to open a restaurant and bar at MediaCityUK, Salford Quays.
The Red House Restaurant and Bar at MediaCityUK will be the first in Greater Manchester for the group and will be located on the ground floor of Dock House (BBC) overlooking the gardens and Quays.
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Free digital showcase at Salford Uni this weekend
Salford Uni Tue 08th Nov, 2011
This Saturday (12th November) the University of Salford throws open the doors of its new MediaCity building for a free multimedia event.
'Believe' will be a celebration of the latest in digital entertainment and creativity brought to life at the University’s new MediaCityUK site.
BBC Three, 1,000 more staff heading to Media City
BBC Thu 06th Oct, 2011
BBC Three will be moving to Media City Salford as the BBC attempts to make 20% budget cuts as a result of the freeze in the license fee.
The BBC's announcements today is the result of the 'Delivering Quality First' consultation, and also includes news that around 1,000 extra staff (including BBC3 staff) will be heading to Salford Quays over the next 10yrs.
Salford Uni campus opens, Google UK MD would love to study at MediaCity
Salford Uni Tue 04th Oct, 2011
Matt Brittin, Google's UK & Ireland MD
The University of Salford has been commended by one of Google’s leading figures as the MediaCityUK campus opens today.
The brand-new campus in the cutting-edge location will give students the opportunity to take advantage of stunning facilities, including HDTV and radio broadcast studios, digital media and performance lab, and editing and post-production suites.
Blue Peter presenters arrive at new home by helicopter and jet ski
BBC Mon 26th Sep, 2011
The MediaCityUK piazza was transformed into a makeshift helipad this morning, as Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton arrived on site via a Royal Navy helicopter.
Fellow presenter Barney Harwood turned up by jet ski - no word yet on how Barney the dog is making his way.
BRIT School planned for MediaCity, could be here by 2013
Media City News Fri 23rd Sep, 2011
Glee. what BRIT school is like. probably.
Former education secretary Lord Baker has revealed there are plans for a Performing Arts & Technology school at MediaCity, modelled on the BRIT School in Croydon.
The BBC reports that the plan is still in its 'early days', but Lord Baker has said it would be "very sensible" to have a similar centre based in Salford Quays.
London's BRIT School Alumni includes Adele, Amy Winehouse, Jessie J, Katie Melua and Imogen Heap.
Salford student organising TEDx Salford event - volunteers wanted
Media City News Fri 16th Sep, 2011
As BarCampMediaCityUK takes place this weekend, opportunities have arisen for Manchester students to get involved in another upcoming event - TEDx Salford at MediaCity.
TED is a global foundation which started in 1984 by bringing experts from the technology, design and entertainment sectors together to provide intellectually challenging conferences and lectures.
Gavin and Stacey creators coming to MediaCityUK
Media City News Mon 12th Sep, 2011
The company responsible for bringing us award-winning television shows Gavin and Stacey and The Mighty Boosh is relocating its Manchester offices to MediaCityUK.
Baby Cow Productions Ltd, founded in 1999 and owned by comedians Steve Coogan and Henry Normal, will now continue to produce its up-and-coming comedy programmes from The Greenhouse in Salford Quays, Manchester.
BarCampMediaCityUK coming to BBC North this September
Media City News Thu 11th Aug, 2011
Next month will see Media City host it's first 'Bar Camp' - an informal conference with discussions, demos and activities all organised by the attendees.
BarCampMediaCityUK will take place at BBC North on the 17th and 18th September, and is the brainchild of Ian Forrester, Senior Producer at BBC R&D.
We caught up with Ian to find out exactly what a Bar Camp is, and what people can expect from BarCampMediaCityUK....
Want a job at Media City? Alex Connock shares his advice
Media City Jobs Wed 06th Jul, 2011
Alex Connock is something of a MediaCityUK fan.
He's been writing and speaking about the project from the earliest of days, is the visiting professor of Media Business for Salford Uni, and is now launching a brand new company at Media City - Pretend TV.