Immersing audiences into new and exciting public realm exhibitions with a focus on creativity, technology and digital innovation – focussed in Salford Quays.
Through No.4 is a vibrant new work by Liz West installed permanently on MediaCity steps. Commissioned by Quays Culture, it launched in August 2021 as part of Quays Festival and will remain permanently installed for visitors to enjoy for years to come. These new images by Gunner Gu capture the work beautifully. We can’t wait […]
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Huge thanks to the extraordinary efforts of our artists, funders, partners and team, and to everyone who joined us. Here’s a little gallery of some of the festival highlights. We’d love to hear your feedback. Please complete the audience survey and be in with a chance of winning a meal & drinks for two at […]
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Way Above The Houses is a brand new show created by Cirque Bijou, inspired by the people of Salford. Commissioned by Quays Culture, the project explores what ‘home’ means to us and will culminate in an outdoor visual spectacle featuring extraordinary aerial performance and live music. Audiences and participants are invited to experience the free, public […]
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We’re delighted that Quays Culture commission Mystery Bird was longlisted for Aesthetica Art Prize 2021. Mystery Bird holds a special place in our hearts as it was born in the wake of strict lockdown restrictions, at a time when our lives and the world around us dramatically shifted. Commissioned by Quays Culture, the project brings […]
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Thousands of you joined us for an incredibly special Lightwaves 2021 to see Salford Quays transformed by mesmerising light installations. Here’s a little look back at some of the highlights! We’d love to hear your feedback on the festival. Share your pictures and memories of the event with #Lightwaves2021 and tag us on our social […]
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We were thrilled that Mystery Bird was recently presented as part of Illuminate in Oldham. The event took place on Sat 26 Feb, visitors were invited to experience Oldham in a new light and the event was completely free to attend. Find out more about the event and view the full programme here. Did you […]
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Did you visit Lightwaves 2021? We’d love to hear your feedback! Not only does it help us improve in future but your feedback is also vital as we seek funding to continue to produce events that are free for people to attend. Please complete this short survey, which should take no more than 10 minutes […]
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The Lightwaves app is free to download and is designed to enhance your Lightwaves experience! With an interactive map to help you navigate the festival route, you can find out more about the artworks along your way. Local attractions are also featured, with special offers from local partners made available specially to Lightwaves app users. […]
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Image Credit: Gemma Audley Inspired by our relationship with our planet, a bold and epic new ‘Floating Earth’ installation by Luke Jerram is set to be unveiled as part of Lightwaves 2021 in Salford Quays this December. Measuring 10 metres in diameter and created from 1200dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface, the awe-inspiring […]
Continue ReadingQuays Festival welcomed audiences back to Salford Quays on the weekend of 14-15 August 2021, with a celebratory programme of family-friendly performances, installations and workshops that were free to enjoy. Highlights included a spectacular new aerial performance created by specialists Scarabeus Aerial Theatre. Originally commissioned for The Lowry’s WEEK 53 Festival 2020 that was sadly […]
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Presented across Media City and Salford Quays, Lightwaves attracts thousands of visitors across the free 10 day festival to explore a trail of illuminated installations that animate and transform the surroundings. Follow this link to find out more about this year’s exceptional programme.
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