Immersing audiences into new and exciting public realm exhibitions with a focus on creativity, technology and digital innovation – focussed in Salford Quays.
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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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 […]
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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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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