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Cathedral of Sound has moved
Read more: Cathedral of Sound has movedAfter captivating audiences in St Peter’s Square, our Cathedral of Sound installation has now arrived…
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Manchester’s music scene comes to life with city-wide art trail
Read more: Manchester’s music scene comes to life with city-wide art trailA city-wide art trail by global art producer Wild in Art with over 80 artworks,…
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Emerging Manchester musicians invited to have their portraits featured on city-wide art trail this summer
Read more: Emerging Manchester musicians invited to have their portraits featured on city-wide art trail this summerForty guitars featuring the faces of grassroots artists stencilled on the back by artist Liam…
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Sponsors revealed for Music for the Senses, this summer’s city wide art trail
Read more: Sponsors revealed for Music for the Senses, this summer’s city wide art trailGlobal art producer, Wild in Art (Bee in the City, Gratitude) has announced the businesses…
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Oasis donate guitar for auction to kick-start big summer of music in Manchester
Read more: Oasis donate guitar for auction to kick-start big summer of music in ManchesterManchester music legends Oasis have announced they are donating a guitar for auction to celebrate…
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New Manchester art trail to celebrate city’s music scene this summer
Read more: New Manchester art trail to celebrate city’s music scene this summerMusic-lovers of Manchester are invited to become part of Music for the Senses, a brand-new,…
#FlashbackFriday to when our artists were busy creating all of the incredible guitar artworks for the trail 🎸
Now is your chance to own a unique piece of art! Our online auction is live to bid on your favourite – link in bio 🔗
The money raised will go to the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund which will support grassroots artists from the region with ever rising touring costs, from transport, to promotion, and paying their fellow musicians.
@wildinart @manchestercitycouncil @4evermanchester
#MusicForTheSenses
#FlashbackFriday to when our artists were busy creating all of the incredible guitar artworks for the trail 🎸
Now is your chance to own a unique piece of art! Our online auction is live to bid on your favourite – link in bio 🔗
The money raised will go to the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund which will support grassroots artists from the region with ever rising touring costs, from transport, to promotion, and paying their fellow musicians.
@wildinart @manchestercitycouncil @4evermanchester
#MusicForTheSenses
MEET OUR ARTISTS
Last but certainly not least…
🎶 Twin sisters @pipandrach work together as an illustrator collective. They have painted over 45 sculptures for public art trails across the UK!
🎶 @reillycreative is the artistic husband and wife duo Kieron and Lynsey Reilly and have been painting for Wild in Art trails since 2015!
🎶 Sally Adams @theduckorator has worked on Wild in Art projects since 2013. With a background in prop making and Fine Art degree in sculpture, she naturally lends her skills to altering the object prior to painting – hence her incredible transformation of a guitar into Tiny Tim the giraffe!
🎶 @sammorrisartist is an artist and illustrator whose projects range from large scale community projects, illustrated books to immersive paintings.
🎶 Sarah Nash @bruleeminx_creations started her creative journey through jewellery making. She discovered a love for bringing sparkle to sculptures through Herd in the City, her first Wild in Art experience, and has gone on to rhinestone multiple pieces since then.
🎶 @thomaswolskiart is a contemporary British artist whose media involves intricate freehand illustration and drawings, working these directly on to curio, sculptures and antiques.
🎶 Tim Sutcliffe @liltimmytentoes is an artist and illustrator who has worked on several Wild in Art projects over the last ten years including seven in 2025 and has completed 57 sculptures!
Find out more about all our artists on our website (link in bio).
#MusicForTheSenses
MEET OUR ARTISTS
Last but certainly not least…
🎶 Twin sisters @pipandrach work together as an illustrator collective. They have painted over 45 sculptures for public art trails across the UK!
🎶 @reillycreative is the artistic husband and wife duo Kieron and Lynsey Reilly and have been painting for Wild in Art trails since 2015!
🎶 Sally Adams @theduckorator has worked on Wild in Art projects since 2013. With a background in prop making and Fine Art degree in sculpture, she naturally lends her skills to altering the object prior to painting – hence her incredible transformation of a guitar into Tiny Tim the giraffe!
🎶 @sammorrisartist is an artist and illustrator whose projects range from large scale community projects, illustrated books to immersive paintings.
🎶 Sarah Nash @bruleeminx_creations started her creative journey through jewellery making. She discovered a love for bringing sparkle to sculptures through Herd in the City, her first Wild in Art experience, and has gone on to rhinestone multiple pieces since then.
🎶 @thomaswolskiart is a contemporary British artist whose media involves intricate freehand illustration and drawings, working these directly on to curio, sculptures and antiques.
🎶 Tim Sutcliffe @liltimmytentoes is an artist and illustrator who has worked on several Wild in Art projects over the last ten years including seven in 2025 and has completed 57 sculptures!
Find out more about all our artists on our website (link in bio).
#MusicForTheSenses
Today, from 1pm, we have some of Manchester’s best grassroots artists playing in the Cathedral of Sound, currently in Mayfield Park as part of the Music for the Senses Art Trail.
The showcase, featuring @thanksalotnaomi, @alexspencermusicuk, @music.macharia, @lilyraegrant, @rumbitauro and @concreteclubmcr will mark the launch of the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund, which will support touring musicians from the city.
Money for the fund will be raised in the Music for the Senses auction, where music fans and supporters, will bid on 55 iconic guitars which are either donated by music legends like Oasis, New Order, Elbow, Peter Hook, Busted, Doves, Pixies, PINS, and Mani, or original music inspired artworks painted onto guitars that have been admired as part of the city-wide Music for the Senses art trail throughout the summer.
https://musicforthesenses.co.uk
#MusicForTheSenses @wildinart @manchestercitycouncil @4evermanchester @mayfieldmanchester #mayfieldpark @landsecgroup
Today, from 1pm, we have some of Manchester’s best grassroots artists playing in the Cathedral of Sound, currently in Mayfield Park as part of the Music for the Senses Art Trail.
The showcase, featuring @thanksalotnaomi, @alexspencermusicuk, @music.macharia, @lilyraegrant, @rumbitauro and @concreteclubmcr will mark the launch of the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund, which will support touring musicians from the city.
Money for the fund will be raised in the Music for the Senses auction, where music fans and supporters, will bid on 55 iconic guitars which are either donated by music legends like Oasis, New Order, Elbow, Peter Hook, Busted, Doves, Pixies, PINS, and Mani, or original music inspired artworks painted onto guitars that have been admired as part of the city-wide Music for the Senses art trail throughout the summer.
https://musicforthesenses.co.uk
#MusicForTheSenses @wildinart @manchestercitycouncil @4evermanchester @mayfieldmanchester #mayfieldpark @landsecgroup
Calling all @pixiesofficial fans!
The band generously donated a signed guitar for Music for the Senses and you can see it on display at @bandonthewall until 31 August, and then at our Exhibition on 6–7 September at the People’s History Museum.
The guitar will then feature in our Grand Auction on 12 September, with proceeds going to the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund, helping to support Manchester’s emerging bands and solo musicians.
Bidding is open online now – link in bio 🔗
@wildinart @manchestercitycouncil @4evermanchester
#MusicForTheSenses
📷 David Oates Photography
Calling all @pixiesofficial fans!
The band generously donated a signed guitar for Music for the Senses and you can see it on display at @bandonthewall until 31 August, and then at our Exhibition on 6–7 September at the People’s History Museum.
The guitar will then feature in our Grand Auction on 12 September, with proceeds going to the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund, helping to support Manchester’s emerging bands and solo musicians.
Bidding is open online now – link in bio 🔗
@wildinart @manchestercitycouncil @4evermanchester
#MusicForTheSenses
📷 David Oates Photography
Tomorrow, from 1pm, we have some of Manchester’s best grassroots artist playing in the Cathedral of Sound, currently in Mayfield Park as part of the Music for the Senses art trail.
The showcase, featuring @thanksalotnaomi, @alexspencermusicuk, @music.macharia, @lilyraegrant, @rumbitauro, and @concreteclubmcr, will mark the launch of the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund, which will support touring musicians from the city.
Money for the fund will be raised in the Music for the Senses auction, where music fans and supporters, will bid on 55 iconic guitars which are either donated by music legends like Oasis, New Order, Elbow, Peter Hook, Busted, Doves, Pixies, PINS, and Mani, or original music inspired artworks painted onto guitars that have been admired as part of the city-wide Music for the Senses art trail throughout the summer.
#MusicForTheSenses @wildinart @manchestercitycouncil @4evermanchester
Tomorrow, from 1pm, we have some of Manchester’s best grassroots artist playing in the Cathedral of Sound, currently in Mayfield Park as part of the Music for the Senses art trail.
The showcase, featuring @thanksalotnaomi, @alexspencermusicuk, @music.macharia, @lilyraegrant, @rumbitauro, and @concreteclubmcr, will mark the launch of the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund, which will support touring musicians from the city.
Money for the fund will be raised in the Music for the Senses auction, where music fans and supporters, will bid on 55 iconic guitars which are either donated by music legends like Oasis, New Order, Elbow, Peter Hook, Busted, Doves, Pixies, PINS, and Mani, or original music inspired artworks painted onto guitars that have been admired as part of the city-wide Music for the Senses art trail throughout the summer.
#MusicForTheSenses @wildinart @manchestercitycouncil @4evermanchester
Own a piece of Manchester music history. Signed by both Liam and Noel Gallagher, this Epiphone Riviera is a true collector’s piece. Donated by the Manchester music legends, the stunning dark red guitar embodies the iconic sound of Oasis and is a tribute to British rock history.
Money raised from the Music for the Senses Auction will go to the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund. The fund will give grassroots artists from the region the opportunity to apply for much needed financial support with ever rising touring costs from transport, to promotion, and paying their fellow musicians.
Online bidding is open now: https://musicforthesenses.co.uk/auction (link in bio)
#MusicForTheSenses
Own a piece of Manchester music history. Signed by both Liam and Noel Gallagher, this Epiphone Riviera is a true collector’s piece. Donated by the Manchester music legends, the stunning dark red guitar embodies the iconic sound of Oasis and is a tribute to British rock history.
Money raised from the Music for the Senses Auction will go to the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund. The fund will give grassroots artists from the region the opportunity to apply for much needed financial support with ever rising touring costs from transport, to promotion, and paying their fellow musicians.
Online bidding is open now: https://musicforthesenses.co.uk/auction (link in bio)
#MusicForTheSenses
Exploring the final location of our trail! 88 works of art later and we’ve made it to the centre of town 🎸
🎸 An Epipone Riviera donated and signed by @oasis Liam and Noel Gallagher.
🎸 Better Keep Moving by @kelly_ma_, inspired by ‘Get a Move On’ by local DJ and producer Mr. Scruff.
🎸 Didn’t it Rain? (The Blues Train Comes to Town) by @kim_a_tron features Muddy Waters, a Black blues pioneer whose iconic 1964 concert at Wilbraham Road Station preceded the legendary Sex Pistols show at the Lesser Free Trade Hall.
🎸 Biophony and Birdsong by @cazdidit is a celebration of birdsong.
🎸 Legacy by @michaelheaton features original sketches of artworks from throughout @representclo’s history.
🎸 Positive Vibrations by @jroattsart merges Manchester’s industrial past with its cultural heritage. Cotton on a loom intertwines with guitar strings, using City and United colours.
🎸 Chorlton Folk Club by Jim Medway is ispired by old photographs of Manchester’s once-thriving folk club scene.
🎸 Guitar Street by @lazerian_studio features the portraits of up-and-coming musicians on backs of 40 guitars.
🎸 Buzzin’ by @jenny.marshall.arts is inspired by maraca-shaking Bez and his wild, charismatic dancing.
🎸 Melliflulous is an incredible metal sculpture of a guitar, built from scratch by @loiscordelia.
🎸 Tiny Tim was created by @theduckorator. With its long neck, the guitar reminded the artist that anything can inspire music, even a giraffe!
🎸 Synchronicity by @caroline_dowsett is inspired by the woodland tones of Chorlton Ees.
🎸 The Music Scene by @amyconeyart. Soundscapes and swagger collide in this urban tribute to Manchester’s rhythm.
🎸 Inside @elgatonegrotapas is a mosaic depicting John Cooper Clarke and Frank Sidebottom, created by Mark Kennedy.
Thank you to our partners and guitar hosts @4evermanchester @manchestercitycouncil @kingstreetmanchester @theofficialselfridges @rxtheatre @csadagency @staytreehouse @representclomcr @forsythmusicshop @bizgrowthhub @rapha_manchester @arcanebar
@wildinart
#MusicForTheSenses
Exploring the final location of our trail! 88 works of art later and we’ve made it to the centre of town 🎸
🎸 An Epipone Riviera donated and signed by @oasis Liam and Noel Gallagher.
🎸 Better Keep Moving by @kelly_ma_, inspired by ‘Get a Move On’ by local DJ and producer Mr. Scruff.
🎸 Didn’t it Rain? (The Blues Train Comes to Town) by @kim_a_tron features Muddy Waters, a Black blues pioneer whose iconic 1964 concert at Wilbraham Road Station preceded the legendary Sex Pistols show at the Lesser Free Trade Hall.
🎸 Biophony and Birdsong by @cazdidit is a celebration of birdsong.
🎸 Legacy by @michaelheaton features original sketches of artworks from throughout @representclo’s history.
🎸 Positive Vibrations by @jroattsart merges Manchester’s industrial past with its cultural heritage. Cotton on a loom intertwines with guitar strings, using City and United colours.
🎸 Chorlton Folk Club by Jim Medway is ispired by old photographs of Manchester’s once-thriving folk club scene.
🎸 Guitar Street by @lazerian_studio features the portraits of up-and-coming musicians on backs of 40 guitars.
🎸 Buzzin’ by @jenny.marshall.arts is inspired by maraca-shaking Bez and his wild, charismatic dancing.
🎸 Melliflulous is an incredible metal sculpture of a guitar, built from scratch by @loiscordelia.
🎸 Tiny Tim was created by @theduckorator. With its long neck, the guitar reminded the artist that anything can inspire music, even a giraffe!
🎸 Synchronicity by @caroline_dowsett is inspired by the woodland tones of Chorlton Ees.
🎸 The Music Scene by @amyconeyart. Soundscapes and swagger collide in this urban tribute to Manchester’s rhythm.
🎸 Inside @elgatonegrotapas is a mosaic depicting John Cooper Clarke and Frank Sidebottom, created by Mark Kennedy.
Thank you to our partners and guitar hosts @4evermanchester @manchestercitycouncil @kingstreetmanchester @theofficialselfridges @rxtheatre @csadagency @staytreehouse @representclomcr @forsythmusicshop @bizgrowthhub @rapha_manchester @arcanebar
@wildinart
#MusicForTheSenses
And just like that, it`s the final week of Music for the Senses! 🎸
The last day to enjoy the trail is this Sunday 31 August. And don`t forget to claim all the free goodies, offers and discounts available in the trail app! 🎶
Missed some displays or fancy seeing them all again? Come along to our Exhibition at the People`s History Museum on Sat 6 – Sun 7 September. Book tickets through the link in our bio.
Own a unique piece of the trail! 55 artworks are up for sale to raise money for the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund which will directly support local grassroots artists with touring costs. View the catalogue and bid online now in the link in our bio 🔗
@wildinart @manchestercitycouncil @4evermanchester
#MusicForTheSenses
And just like that, it`s the final week of Music for the Senses! 🎸
The last day to enjoy the trail is this Sunday 31 August. And don`t forget to claim all the free goodies, offers and discounts available in the trail app! 🎶
Missed some displays or fancy seeing them all again? Come along to our Exhibition at the People`s History Museum on Sat 6 – Sun 7 September. Book tickets through the link in our bio.
Own a unique piece of the trail! 55 artworks are up for sale to raise money for the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund which will directly support local grassroots artists with touring costs. View the catalogue and bid online now in the link in our bio 🔗
@wildinart @manchestercitycouncil @4evermanchester
#MusicForTheSenses
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