Today we’re exploring the trail around St John’s/Spinningfields, with a hop over to the latest addition to the trail which can be found at Great Northern!

🎸 The New Order Guitar installation has been created by Jackson & Malcolm. It features a Fender Telecaster which has been donated and signed by members of @neworderofficial. It is fittingly displayed in Aviva Studios home of Factory International as reference to the band’s gig at Manchester International Festival in 2017.

🎸 Music is Hope by @_ellamasters_ is inspired by Ella’s autistic daughter, who thrives while listening to music. Her grandfather, who ran Legends in Warrington in the ‘90s, loves to share music from The Stone Roses and The Fall while they dance together in his music room.

🎸 Manchester’s Guitar @mcrsguitar_ is a handcrafted masterpiece, built in Manchester by Martyn Heeks. With over 300 hours of craftsmanship, every curve and detail reflects the city’s character.

🎸 Throwing Shapes by @kimhubball is inspired by the artist’s own bee from @wildinart’s Bee in the City and pays homage to the iconic Haçienda stripes, a symbol of the city’s club scene.

🎸 The mural of @dj_paulette1 by @akse_p19 is the latest of murals by the artist to decorate the city.

Thank you to our partners and guitar hosts @manchester_fashion_week, @factory_international, @gnwmanchester, @phmmcr, @abc.buildings, @sidestreetmcr.

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Last week, our Music for the Senses trail welcomed its final addition – a striking new mural by renowned Manchester street artist Akse P19, celebrating legendary Mancunian DJ Paulette.

This powerful piece stands as a lasting legacy for the trail, joining a vibrant collection of street art that pays tribute to our city’s iconic music scene. Many of these works feature along the trail, so be sure to explore them all!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen at @gnwmanchester, to @akse_p19, lift support from @hssproservicemarketplace and of course to @dj_paulette1 for saying yes! 😎🎶

📍 Check it out on the corner of Great Bridgwater St and Deansgate.

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🎶 Only 3 weeks left! Music for the Senses wraps up on 31 August – your final chance to experience Manchester like never before.

Wander the city streets and discover stunning artworks inspired by Manchester’s music scene.

Download the app to hunt down and collect all 88 installations, each with its own unique code. Along the way, you’ll unlock exclusive rewards – think gig tickets, recording sessions for rising talent, and plenty of mouth-watering food & drink deals.

25% of every app purchase supports the Forever Manchester Grassroots Music Fund, helping the next generation of local artists.

🎸 Don’t miss the beat – Manchester’s musical treasure hunt is waiting for you.

There will be the opportunity to see all the guitars together at an exhibition at the People’s History Museum on 6-7 September.

Link in bio for more information 🔗

@wildinart @manchestercitycouncil @4evermanchester
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Cathedral of Sound takes on a whole new life in the picturesque setting of Mayfield Park. Perched high above, a sail catches the breeze, harnessing the wind’s energy to gently strum the guitars 🎶

Sit back and enjoy the rhythms of the city, or step up and strum a few strings yourself to become part of the performance!

This unique installation is only here until 31 August so don’t miss the chance to see – and hear – it before the trail ends.

Visit the link in our bio to download the app or pick up a map to enjoy 88 music inspired artworks around Manchester city centre 🔗

@lazerian_studio @wildinart @mayfieldmanchester @manchestercitycouncil @4evermanchester
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Hello weekend! In this video we’re highlighting some of the trail artworks you can find in the Northern Quarter and Ancoats.

Get trail ready with the Music for the Senses app or map! Head to the link in our bio for more info 🎶

🎸 This is the One by @liltimmytentoes is inspired by the Stone Roses and mirrors guitarist John Squire’s technique, echoing the band’s Jackson Pollock-inspired artwork.

🎸 Manchester Music Map by @dave__draws is a doodle map of Manchester highlighting music venues, record shops and artists that have made Manchester such an iconic city for music.

🎸 Mural of Andy Rourke by @akse_p19 is a tribute to The Smiths’ late bassist Andy Rourke, based on a photograph by @nalineedphoto. The mural was curated by Mike Joyce (drummer of The Smiths) in support of @pancreatic_cancer_action.

🎸 Own a Stage: Grow Grassroots by Lauren Mullarkey is a beautifully mosaic-ed guitar which was donated by Jane Smith in memory of her son Joseph.

🎸 @pixiesofficial generously donated a signed guitar which you can find in the historic live music venue @bandonthewall.

🎸 Through the Rose Window by Peter Naish is inspired by the stained glass window at Hallé St Peter’s.

🎸 Pete Turner of @elbowofficial kindly donated a bass guitar which starred in the Leaders of the Free World music video.

🎸 Inside Seven Bro7hers Brewhouse is a collection of incredible mosaic portraits of musicians by @maylizgood.

🎸 Thank you to Mani from The Stone Roses who donated a guitar which you can find displayed alongside This is the One.

Thank you to our partners and host venues @beenetworkgm, N Brown, @hallestpeters, @thekoffeepot, @bandonthewall, @sevenbro7hers.

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