WITH over 85,000 university students in Greater Manchester, the Big Student Night In on Tuesday 1 October is set to be swarming like a Saturday.

"Each year our student nights get bigger and better and we are confident this year’s event will be the best year yet."

The annual free evening of entertainment and over 100 offers is now in its tenth year. This year there will be live music, DJs, competitions and giveaways from 4-8pm.

Brands involved include Bank, New Look, Dr. Martens, Lipsy, Ark Clothing, Urban Outfitters and many more.

The first 1,000 students who pre-register at the Manchester Arndale website, Facebook, in-centre touchscreens or with the Manchester Arndale street team who will be out and about in the city during Freshers’ Week, will all receive a free £5 gift card to spend on the night plus a free Taco Bell crunchy Taco supreme, an Aldi £10 off voucher with a spend of over £40 on shopping and free gifts from other retailers

Live music acts on the night include home-grown five-piece band Swiss Lips, who will be playing on the main stage in Exchange Court.

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David Allinson, centre director at Manchester Arndale, said: “Each year our student nights get bigger and better and we are confident this year’s event will be the best year yet. Manchester has the second largest student population in the UK after London and here at Manchester Arndale we have everything in one convenient location for students to kit out their homes, their wardrobes and complete their studies with.”

Students attending need to bring their valid student ID/NUS extra/NUS cards with them to take full advantage of what’s on offer during the Big Student Night In.