The open call for Music for the Senses has now closed. Thank you to all the artists who submitted designs – we received over 260 entries and are truly grateful for creativity and effort put into each one.

What’s next? We have now shortlisted submissions and the artists have been contacted.

Shortlisted designs will be showcased to sponsors at an exclusive event on Monday 19 May 2025. Sponsors will select their design and selected artists will be commissioned to bring their design to life on a physical guitar.

The guitars will be displayed across Manchester for 8 weeks, from 7 July – 31 August 2025.