Immersing audiences into new and exciting public realm exhibitions with a focus on creativity, technology and digital innovation – focussed in Salford Quays.
Quays 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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As the nights start drawing in, we’re already looking ahead to December and exciting plans are in development for new commissions and presentations for Lightwaves 2021 – keep your eyes peeled as details start to be released in the coming weeks and months. Make sure you’re following our social media channels and sign up to […]
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We are delighted that our travelling projection installation, Mystery Bird, will be presented as part of Greenwich + Docklands International Festival 2021. On 1 – 2 Sept at 8.30pm, Mystery Bird will be travelling to the streets of Plumstead and Charlton. The live installation features a series of moving images of bird which symbolise hope […]
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The Lowry Open Day Sunday 15 Aug will see the return of The Lowry’s FREE Open Day. Be part of The Quays coming alive with fun and family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy. Summer of Play Summer at MediaCity supports the national Summer of Play campaign to get children […]
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Outdoor aerial performance on The Lowry tower Sat 14 Aug: 1pm & 4pm Sun 15 Aug: 11am & 3pm Contemporary circus company Scarabeus will present a brand new aerial theatre performance, POWERFLEX: a vertical journey where the building becomes the vessel for exploring power. Upon the tower, four aerial artists will express the triumphant feeling […]
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As we are all aware – 2020 and COVID19 has culminated in the cancellation of the majority of events – across the world. Social distancing restrictions and the up and down of local lockdowns means it is not viable to present Lightwaves in its usual guise this winter. However, we at Quays Culture have been […]
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Quays Culture is recruiting a full-time Programme Producer (Maternity Cover). We are looking for a motivated and strategic leader with experience of curating and delivering large-scale, ambitious public-realm events. Application deadline: 26 Feb 12-month fixed term contract – full details here.
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Thu 30 May & Fri 31 May 7.30pm Arboria Luminarium, MediaCityUK Piazza No booking required Capacity is limited. We recommend that you arrive early to secure your place. Igor + Moreno is a contemporary dance company based in London (UK) and Sardinia (Italy). Set inside the colourful centre of the Luminarium, the company will be […]
Continue ReadingDUET was an ambitious piece of work about finding space for reflection, expression and connection in our daily lives. DUET anonymously connects participants from the UK and India, allowing them to build a unique relationship with someone on the other side of the world for up to a year. Participants are invited to exchange details […]
Continue ReadingWe also worked with British Council to build new relationship in Quebec, Canada. AltCity Istanbul is a partnership project by the British Council and Digital.logue, an interactive platform supported by Zorlu Holding and Zorlu Performing in Arts Centre to accelerate digital transformation. To view the film about the residency, please see below video: https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=hY1yUPE8TZ8
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