Exciting plans have been unveiled to transform part of an iconic Manchester venue into a hi-tech, specialist institution. New Century Hall, which once played host to artists like the Tina Turner and Jimi Hendrix, is undergoing a major £10 million transformation - including an 800-plus capacity concert venue and a food hall.
Now, one of the country's leading technical institutions has confirmed plans to open a new campus at New Century Hall, specialising in sound and gaming technology. The dBs Institute of Sound and Digital Technologies is hoping to launch its new programme this autumn.
It comes at a crucial time for Manchester's tech and gaming sectors, with the city recently being named the second most attractive place for tech investment outside of London. The digital tech sector employed more than 100,000 people in Manchester in 2019.
