Quayside Media City, Lightwaves Festival – 5th Dec

Quayside MediaCityUK, The Quays, Salford M50 3AH, UK

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Quayside Media City

Attending Makers

Sarah Keyes Jewellery

Step into a world of imagination and colour with our unique, quality handcrafted jewellery.

Joris Liqueurs

Artisanal small batch Chocolate Cream Liqueurs made using traditional Italian recipes and methods.

Pet Home Refresh

Two bottles. Two steps. A fresh home every day. Dear Pet Parents, I've created two signature products designed to keep your home fresh, healthy and beautifully maintained every day. A powerful solution in just two steps, two beautiful bottles so you can keep up with all the challenges between professional carpet treatments and these two products are your daily defence, tackling everyday pet mess, keeping fabrics fresh and helping maintain those high standards for longer.

Manda Lana

Manda Lana is a small textile business promoting the saving and recycling of natural textiles before they go to landfill. Interesting textures, vibrant colours and tactile cloth are turned into eco products that keep people warm, cosy and support wellbeing.

Granola Base

We’re on a mission to challenge the way granola is made and enjoyed — using simple, recognisable ingredients, delicious flavours and a whole lot of care. Granola Base is granola made for everyone.

Ellie Lewis

Maddie Ionas Art

Pages in the Wind

Pages in the Wind is a travelling indie book stall dedicated to bringing stories out into the world and into readers’ hands. We showcase a growing collection of books from independent authors across a range of genres, including fantasy, romance, thrillers, poetry, children’s books, short stories and more. Our aim is simple: to help readers discover new voices, hidden gems and books they may not find on the high street. Based in the North West, Pages in the Wind attends markets, fairs and community events with a carefully curated selection of indie titles, author information and bookish gifts. Every book on our stall represents a writer with a story to share, and we are proud to support authors by giving their work a place in front of real readers. Whether you are looking for your next favourite read, a unique gift, or simply want to support independent creatives, come and browse the shelves of Pages in the Wind. Find your next story. Support an indie author. Let the pages travel.

STUDIO / PRISMORA

Colourful handcrafted accessories for you and your home

Marleo Street Food

English pies

Locally baked, award winning pies, pasties and sausage rolls

LuVita Juices

LuVita Juices is a proudly woman owned small business based in Manchester, specialising in cold-pressed juices and functional wellness shots. Our menu is thoughtfully crafted using high-quality, organic ingredients to support everyday health, including blends featuring lion’s mane and ginseng for focus, energy, and overall wellbeing. We are passionate about sustainability and package all of our products in reusable glass bottles, encouraging customers to reduce waste while enjoying premium, nutrient-rich drinks. LuVita Juices brings a vibrant, health-focused offering to artisan markets, with a clean, modern aesthetic that appeals to customers seeking both wellness and quality. All products are freshly prepared and made in small batches to ensure maximum flavour and nutritional value. We pride ourselves on creating a friendly, welcoming stall experience, engaging with customers and sharing the benefits of our ingredients while fitting seamlessly into a community focused artisan market environment.

Caru Spirits

Caru Spirits is a luxury, ecologically conscious spirit company. Our liquids are hand-distilled using traditional methods and only the finest ingredients. We are inspired by the 'slow' movement and committed to helping keep local culture alive through delicious, high quality, and creative spirit blends. Our main product is Brandy Liqueur distilled from English Wine.

KraftHoose

We specialise in laser cut and laser engraved products that embrace cultural elements of the Northwest. We make to order and have a range of products made and packaged to have minimal impact on the environment. Whether it is products for you, your home, your family or your business we are certain you will appreciate what we can offer you in the ‘Hoose’.

Bess & Grace

Makers and purveyors of fine recreations and curios.

Chilli Crafts

Smashing Brownies

We Bake everyday and use only the finest ingredients. Quality means everything to us.

Whimsy Woods

Lyla’s Blend® – With Intent

Lyla’s Blend® is a small-batch, luxury multitasking moisturiser range, handcrafted by a UK GP, TCM practitioner, and certified Qigong instructor. Each product combines high-quality plant butters, carrier oils, and carefully selected premium essential oils to nourish skin, awaken the senses, and promote calm, grounding moments in everyday life. Designed to be experienced in person, our creams are about touch, scent, and presence; a pause in a busy world. Perfect for those seeking skincare that goes beyond the surface, Lyla’s Blend® turns everyday rituals into mindful, sensory moments. Come and explore our range-feel the texture, inhale the aroma, and discover a skincare experience that reconnects you to yourself.

ELYSIA PARFUMS ( handmade fragrances )

ELYSIA PARFUMS (Handmade Fragrances) is a modern, minimalist fragrance brand based in Bolton, dedicated to creating sophisticated, long-lasting scents that tell a story. Each creation is a balance of craftsmanship, authenticity, and emotion - designed for those who see fragrance as a true form of self-expression. Discover a collection where every scent leaves a lasting impression. ✨About Us ✨ At ELYSIA PARFUMS, we believe fragrance is more than just a scent — it is memory, emotion, and identity. Founded in Bolton, our brand is built on the vision of affordable luxury: refined, elegant fragrances made accessible without compromising on quality. Every product is handcrafted in small batches using premium ingredients, ensuring attention to detail in every element — from concentration to design. From our signature perfumes to reed diffusers, car fresheners, incense, and bakhoor, each piece is carefully created to deliver a rich, long-lasting experience that elevates your everyday moments. Explore ELYSIA PARFUMS - where luxury meets craftsmanship.

YOURS SCENTS

YOURS is a fragrance primer brand. Designed to be applied before perfume, YOURS creates a hydrated scent base that helps fragrance last longer, project better, and smell fuller. Think of it like a primer for makeup - but for perfume. YOURS doesn't replace fragrance. It upgrades it.

BeeMancunian

My name is Thomas Brown the artist and creator behind BeeMancunian and Wildly in Love Designs. I founded the creative brands in Manchester as a celebration of art, wildlife and family in all its forms. I create my artwork using classic ink and watercolour style which really complements the theme of my artwork. 70 + designs available

Tracy Worral

“Personalised and handmade items, crafted with care to make every moment feel uniquely yours.”

Dreamers Studio

Dreamers Studio is a small handmade brand offering original crochet pieces and ceramic décor, all created with care, creativity and attention to detail. Our crochet collection includes playful keychains, flowers, clouds and other character-inspired designs, while our ceramic range features decorative vases and charming handmade pieces designed to add softness and personality to the home. Every item is made with a strong emphasis on originality, craftsmanship and decorative appeal, giving customers something personal, artistic and different from mass-produced products. Our aim is to create handmade pieces that are both giftable and full of character, whether for everyday decoration or as a thoughtful present.

Pure Pet Food

Rainy Studio

Salford Distillery

Small batch, award winning craft rums and now gin too.

Solais Candles and Soaps

We sell scented and unscented candles, wax melts and wax related gifts and soaps. We have insurance, and can provide certificate of insurance.

Xuhan Lin

Judah

Nature's gift in your hands.

Stitch me keep me

Baby items embroidered by me, Karen, and personalised upon request!

Urmston Art & Design Studio

Hi, I’m Liz and I have loads of handmade jewellery designs at Urmston Studio. Each design is unique, I don’t create in batch, it’s just whatever I feel like on the day. I hope you’ll find something interesting at my stall!

Lilbeanstitches

I am a ukca tested crochet stall based in Wigan. I’ve been crocheting for over 3 years and proudly been selling my plushies with markers for 2 years. Most of my stall is self designed plushies as my job is a plushie designer! Markets give me a way to express my love for crochet and make my designs for those who can’t crochet themselves.

Hammers and Nails

We are a small workshop in Salford specialising in hand carved /made wall art ,wavy wooden flags are our specialty and we have both stocked lines and can pretty much make anything to order

The Doughnuteers

The Cheese Counter

Taylormade By Lady L

A family run jewellery stall bringing you beautiful gemstones without the high street price tag!

Crepe Corner

Established 2020, we have grown to become regulars at Knutsford, Quayside & West Didsbury Makers Markets. We are happy to welcome back many returning customers who enjoy our approachable, friendly stall

SJ Mitchell Inc Ltd Trading as Venture Stockport

We are a family photography studio based in Stockport, Rochdale & Leeds. We welcome families, couples, children, maternity, new born sessions, and all your pets. We love to tell your story by creating memories that will last a lifetime. We know, from our thousands of delighted customers, just how precious it is to have beautiful, framed memories of your family around your home. We also know how daunting the prospect of capturing that perfect picture can be. Don’t worry, at Venture, we’re with you every step of the way. We’ll share our 25 years of expertise, so we can create a framed portrait of you and your family, that you’ll be proud to have on your walls for years to come. We’ve perfected the Venture experience from start to finish, to ensure your session is completely stress-free. With a little input from you, our studio experts will plan and prepare your perfect, bespoke photography session. Our photographers are trained to think outside the box, so you don’t have to. Innovation is our superpower, so feed them as much information as you can at this stage, to ensure we capture all those little things that make you and your family individually YOU!

M.O_MineYeah

The Curry Man

We specialise in Pakistani chilled products such as curries, samosas, onion bhajis, pakoras, Bombay potatoes, parathas.

FROST and FLAME

FROST and FLAME Hand-poured artisan candles & home fragrance, crafted to spark memory, ritual, and gentle celebration. Each piece is more than a candle—it’s a story in wax and flame. From sculptural designs inspired by festive folklore to seasonal blends that capture the hush of winter hearths, golden orchards, and blooming gardens, our collections are made to comfort, enchant, and belong in your everyday rituals. ✨ Seasonal & signature scents with poetic names ✨ Sculptural and classic designs, gift-ready with story cards ✨ Clean-burning, vegan wax and carefully chosen vessels ✨ Perfect for thoughtful gifting or creating a moment of calm at home Discover the flame that tells your story.

Baked by Nicola

We specialise in handmade artisan baked goods. We only use the finest natural ingredients. We combine traditional techniques with modern innovations, ensuring every treat is a perfect balance of flavours, passion, and skill.

Scent Oud

Scent Oud is a modern minimalist fragrance brand based in Manchester, creating sophisticated, long-lasting scents that tell a story. Each perfume blends craftsmanship, authenticity, and emotion. Designed for those who see fragrance as a form of self-expression. Explore our bestselling collection, including Titan, Midnight Musk, and Bonnie & Clyde, alongside exclusive seasonal releases.

Innabox Ltd

Innabox is a small UK business founded by Nikky, a neurodivergent illustrator and her AuDHD partner Stevie. Supported by an online team! She is the creator behind the 'Invisible Illness Club' brand built around honesty, empowerment and connection. After being diagnosed with severe endometriosis, Nikky began sharing her chronic illness journey through art, creating colourful heartfelt products that resonate with themes of chronic illness, mental health struggles and neurodiversity. The brand brings warmth and humour to those going through the tough and often unseen difficulties in life.

Ted & Belle Perfume

"Mixing fun with fragrance!" Our cocktail-inspired perfumes are an olfactory experience bringing joy to all. We're passionate about perfume and pride ourselves on delivering first class customer service.

Summer day

Beads jewellery, flower earrings, strawberry earrings, bone bracelet

ST Creations

Pudding and Pie North West Ltd

We are a small family run business based in Freckleton, Lancashire. Passion for baking is a family tradition, with our Great Great Grandma, running Blackhursts' Tearooms in Wrea Green, offering homemade fayre and stabling for weary travellers. In our business today we still use family secret recipes passed down through the generations, as well as ones we have developed ourselves over the last 15 years.

It’s Annie Bakes

It’s Annie Bakes – Manchester’s Sweetest Secret. Delicious treats from brownies and blondies to cookies & cakes.

The Coffeewriter

Typewriter poet writing poems on demand about any topic you wish.

The Square Pizza

We sell roman style pizza squares,arancini and focaccia