A Wild in Art event

A Wild in Art event

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Supporting Grassroots Music

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What to expect

  • 48 Guitar Artworks in 41 locations
  • 9 Musician donated guitars
  • 4 Brand new murals
  • 15 Existing murals/artworks
  • 2 Showstopping installations; Guitar Street and Cathedral of Sound
  • 4 AR hubs delivered by Manchester Music Mooch

Guitar Artwork and Murals

Musicians including Busted, Doves, Elbow, Mani, New Order, Oasis, PINS, and Pixies have donated precious instruments which you’ll find displayed in windows and venues across the city, alongside 48 guitars which have been transformed into one-of-a-kind unique artworks.

There are four brand-new murals from international street artists Lei Mai LeMaow, Nomad Clan, .EPOD and AKSE P19 to discover, and along the way, don’t miss the Manchester Music Mooch – an interactive journey through the locations of Manchester’s grassroots music community.

Installations

On King Street, Manchester artist Lazerian has created Guitar Street – an interactive installation made from 40 donated guitars. Each one features the stencilled face of a young, up-and-coming music artist from the city, all brought together in a powerful hanging exhibition.

You can also step inside Lazerian’s Cathedral of Sound – a show stopping installation built from hundreds of reclaimed acoustic guitars, reimagined into a living, breathing sanctuary of sound. It appears in St Peter’s Square (7–20 July), then moves to Mayfield Park (26 July–31 August).

The Grand Auction

At the end of Music for the Senses the decorated and musician donated guitars will be auctioned to raise money for the Forever Manchester Grassroots Music Fund.

The fund will support grassroots music projects and venues throughout Greater Manchester.

The auction takes place on Friday 12 September at the Hallé St Peter’s in Ancoats, Manchester with online bidding also available now.

View the online catalogue, register for tickets or place bids online now.

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Explore the trail!

Find and collect our music inspired artwork displays across Manchester while unlocking £160 worth of exciting discounts and offers along the way – plus the chance to win concert tickets, overnight stays, shop vouchers and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities!

Discover the design inspiration and vote for your favourite. Share your photos to the galleries while tracking your steps and miles.

Keep up to date with the latest trail related news and events.

Available to download on the App Store and Google Play for £1.99. 25% of the net profit from each purchase is donated to the Forever Mancheter Grassroots Music Fund.

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