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Music at the Museum

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Dates:12 July 2018
Times:17:30 - 19:00
What is it:Music concert
Organiser:Manchester Museum
Who is it for:University staff, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public
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  • Brighter Sound

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  • By Manchester Museum

Music at the Museum Experience the magical setting of the Living Worlds Gallery at this intimate after-hours gig featuring experimental folk rock band Firefly Burning, and 17 of the North West’s most exciting up-and-coming artists. Evoking sounds of Sufjan Stevens, Steve Reich and Kate Bush, art-folk collective Firefly Burning will perform previously unheard songs from their forthcoming album, as well as brand new music inspired by the incredible collections at Manchester Museum – in a special collaboration with local young and emerging musicians. Tickets are free but limited. Book now to avoid disappointment. This exclusive performance will showcase original music created during a week-long residency of collaborative music-making at the museum. Produced by creative music charity Brighter Sound, the residency will bring together a specially selected group of talented young artists to create new work under the artistic guidance of award-winning members of Firefly Burning – John Barber and James Redwood. This is standing show with limited seating available. Please contact Lucy Wallace after booking a ticket to reserve a seat (lucy@brightersound.com | 0161 830 3899). This event is joint with Manchester Museum and Brighter Sound.

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