Stockport’s branch of Debenhams is to be revived in September for one night only, as it plays host to Art Battle, the event where artists go head to head to create one-off pieces of art. The department store closed down last year, along with many others across the country, after the company went into administration.
It had been a fixture on Stockport’s high street for 45 years, linking the Merseyway shopping centre and the Red Rock complex. But it’s been left empty ever since.
Art Battle co-Founder John Macaulay said: “It was a no brainer to come to Stockport; there’s a thriving cultural scene and strong independent vibe. There will be a festival atmosphere on the night and some of Stockport’s top artists hoping for victory with home advantage.
