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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The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.77 | 24th February 2025
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DIB Meets… City of Liverpool College + The Game Assembly
Downtown in Business caught up with The City of Liverpool College and The Game Assembly to discuss their partnership for an academic course that will provide students with internationally-renowned, industry-ready skills for a career in the games industry.

The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.79 | Will the US collude with Russia?
As Frank McKenna struggles with internet issues in the South of France, Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips discuss the last seven days in the world of politics.

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