Sport modeling agencies in Manchester
There are 7 verified modeling agencies in Manchester, 2 of them holding a state licence or a professional-association membership. Below: every agency with its boards, founding year and application route, a comparison table, and what international models need to know before applying.
In our catalogue Manchester is the UK's second city by number of agencies after London: it has seven modeling agencies, two of them BFMA members. Four are in the M4 postcode district, in the Northern Quarter and Ancoats. Boss Model Management has worked in the city since 1988 and Industry Model Management since 2000.
Where the agencies are in Manchester
The agencies
Brother Models
- Women
- Men
- Sport
- Talent
Brother Models is a modeling agency based in Manchester, United Kingdom, founded in 2016.
Compare at a glance
| Agency | Founded | Boards |
|---|---|---|
| Brother Models | 2016 | Women, Men, Sport, Talent |
Frequently asked
Other places
How this list is made
Each agency is checked against public company registers, state licence requirements and professional-association member lists, then against its own website. Only agencies confirmed as operating are published. No agency pays to be listed and there are no rankings or reviews. Last verified: 2026-10-10.
01How many modeling agencies are there in Manchester?
This catalogue lists 7 verified agencies in Manchester, including Boss Model Management, Industry Model Management, J'adore Models and VauHaus. Only agencies with a current licence or professional-association membership, or confirmed by at least two independent sources, are included.
02Which modeling agencies are in Manchester?
The catalogue lists seven agencies in Manchester: Boss Model Management, Industry Model Management, J'adore Models, Nemesis Models, MUSE, Brother Models and VauHaus. Six have women's and men's boards, four each have new faces and talent, and three have a kids board.
03Which Manchester agencies are BFMA members?
Two: Boss Model Management and Industry Model Management. The BFMA admits agencies that have traded for at least two years, earn only commission on bookings and have no link with model schools. Membership is voluntary, while the ban on upfront fees applies to every agency.
04Where else near Manchester are there agencies?
PHA Model Management, founded in Manchester in 1969, is in Altrincham, a town in Greater Manchester. The catalogue has one agency each in Liverpool and Leeds and two in Sheffield. Fashion week and most agencies are in London.