New entertainment attraction set for Printworks this September
A new next-generation social entertainment venue is to make its debut at Manchester’s Printworks this September.
Spider Box Manchester will occupy 8,000 sq ft of space at the site and serve as a differentiator alongside the Vue IMAX cinema, and Europe’s largest digital ceiling, following completion of a £27m investment programme earlier this year by DTZ Investors.
The new attraction will offer visitors live music, karaoke and immersive music quizzes, complemented by a comprehensive food and drink offer.
Designed to cater for families, groups of friends, corporate parties and students, DTZ Investors said it will bring an exciting new big box attraction to the heart of Manchester, reinforcing Printworks’ position as the focal point for entertainment, socialising and leisure in the city.
Central to the experience will be the Spider Box performance area, which will feature a weekly line up of live music, showcasing established and emerging artists from across the North West, live DJs and, in a first for the UK, a digital human DJ called Dex.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy six state-of-the-art SIM racing simulators, allowing racers to compete on some of the best circuits in the world. The destinations is completed by a diverse food and drink offer providing multiple cuisines from Middle Eastern to European to Southeast Asia in a street food-style experience.
Rob Hetherington, CEO of Spider Entertainment, said: “We are thrilled to be bringing Spider Box Manchester to Printworks this September.
“We have considered multiple locations across the UK for our first Spider Box venue, and we are delighted to be opening the first in Manchester, a city rich with music, culture and entertainment. We believe we have an immersive entertainment offering like no other, and guests can expect an unforgettable day or night with each visit.”
Ben Haller, of DTZ Investors, said: “The choice of Printworks for Spider Box’s debut site is a further endorsement of the scheme’s leading reputation within the UK leisure industry.
“This follows our transformative digital refurbishment which now offers an unrivalled immersive environment for operators and consumers alike. We welcome Spider Box, who build on Printworks’ already strong mix of tenants who collectively offer an unmatched scale and range of uses within a single entertainment venue.”
Printworks has seen a 15% jump in footfall in the first three months since it relaunched at the end of March this year, with daytime visitors a key element of the growth.
Base Structures and John Turner Construction worked on the redevelopment of Printworks, which features three distinct fabric schemes adorning both the internal and external elevations of the site. The internal facade artwork, created by Manchester-based artist Alex Sylt, serves as a central public art piece within the venue.
Metis Real Estate Advisors and Stärka acted for Printworks. Spider Box dealt direct.
