Matchmakers is MIF’s monthly digital creative networking event, open to artists and creatives of all persuasions. Launched under lockdown last summer, the Matchmakers mix of quickfire presentations, breakout rooms and unpredictable hijinks has kept Greater Manchester creatives connected, entertained and engaged for exactly a year – and hosts Simone French and Cheddar Gorgeous are marking the moment with a Super Special First Birthday Showcase.

Join them and us in the Zoom room at 6pm on Thursday 8 July to mix, mingle, celebrate, watch specially curated contributions from Matchmakers regulars – and maybe make a new creative match…