First Street will be brought to life over the Manchester Folk Festival weekend.
On Saturday there’s anarchic outdoor entertainment to delight the whole family, with street theatre companies outside HOME in a colourful celebration of music and togetherness. Don’t miss Ramshacklicious turning up with The Band at the End of the World. They’ll arrive dressed in punk marching band attire, in a cloud of raucous brass heavy music, driving a home-made, flaming battle-church.
On Sunday the pace slows, with free folk and acoustic music in nearby bars and cafes. Treat yourself to brunch or unwind over a pint as you listen to live music from a hand-picked line-up of exceptional artists.
Timetable of activities
Friday 18 – Sunday 20 Oct @ Tony Wilson Place
Shimmer Tree
Shimmer Tree is an impressive six metre high tree-like sound and light sculpture controlled by the wind.
Saturday 19 Oct 12pm & 3pm @ Tony Wilson Place
The Band at the End of the World
Presented by Ramshacklicious. Dressed in punk marching band attire, they will arrive in a cloud of raucous brass heavy music, driving a home-made, flaming battle-church.
Sunday 20 Oct, 12pm–5pm @ Innside, Gasworks Brewery and Bunny Jacksons
Free Live Music
Treat yourself to brunch or unwind over a pint as you listen to live music from The Buffalo Skinners, Jali Nyonkoling Kuyateh, Amy May Ellis, Fish on a Stick, and Esther Swift.
This event is part of Manchester Folk Festival – an urban folk festival. It takes place from 15-20 October 2019, in and around HOME and the city centre. Over the autumn weekend, they present an exhilarating range of events, with the spotlight on contemporary and traditional English folk music.
