Join us for an afternoon of celebration to mark the beginning of this year’s festival ‘Creating Place’.

This event is curated in collaboration with  the   Turnpike Gallery and Everything Human Rights and will feature local artists and performers as well as offering workshops for all ages! 

Throughout the day we have musical performances from some of Greater Manchester’s finest artists! 

12.30-1.30 : Performance by Manchester International Roots Orchestra (MIRO)  a unique ensemble of musicians with roots from across the world including refugee musicians   

1.30-2 pm : Lunch  & refreshments

2-4 pm: Everything Human Rights will take over the stage with some world class  Afrobeat  dancers and musicians.
Kubatana Dance Group (Southern African Dance Group)
Mbira Performance by Mbada
Marimba & Saxophone Performance
Everything Human Rights Youth Group 
Participatory art workshops will be run by Beena Nouri as part of the forthcoming ‘Creating Place’ Exhibition. These workshops are open for all and we welcome both children and adults to come and create!
​As always this event is completely free of charge and open to all. Places are limited so please book your tickets early. 

Refreshments will be provided!