Sacha Lord joined DIB chief executive Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den. The Night Time Economy Czar for Greater Manchester told us about the entrepreneurial approach and his first gig at the Hacienda that launched his fascinating journey into the world of music, events and hospitality; the emergence of the Warehouse Project and Parklife; his current role within Andy Burnham’s team; the United We Stream initiative – and how he got such a cool name!
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DIB Meets… Mindflow
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The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.71 | 20 January 2025
The only show in town today really is Donald Trump’s inauguration. What will the orange one second coming as U.S. President mean for the UK, Europe and the world?
Mindflow Charity to launch next month
A charity that will tackle mental health challenges in the construction industry will be launched in Manchester.
DIB To Host Exclusive MIPM West Midlands Event
The Managing Director of Birmingham City Council Joanne Roney, and the chief executive of Coventry City Council, Dr Julie Nugent, will be among the speakers at a special lunchtime event Downtown in Business is hosting, in association with Bruntwood SciTech, at international property conference MIPIM in Cannes next month.