Music for the Senses

Manchester

7 July 25 – 31 August 25

Wild in Art

Music for the Senses

Manchester

7 July 25 – 31 August 25

Wild in Art

Overview

An art arrangement for a musical city

Manchester is the place for music, and this summer, while the city celebrates an incredible line up of musical talent, the team behind Bee in the City, will take over the streets with Music for the Senses: an art arrangement for a musical city.

A collaboration between global art producer Wild in Art, and Manchester City Council, Music for the Senses will run from 7 July – 31 August 2025.

Many of the artworks, exhibitions and installations that celebrate Manchester’s music scene will be formed from guitars, and an amnesty is now open for the people of Manchester to contribute instruments, whether they be new, old, broken or revered, to become part of the trail.

We are now inviting businesses, artists and schools to register their interest in getting involved in this creative and impactful initiative.

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Donate your unused guitars!

Do you have an old guitar gathering dust in the loft or garage? A broken or unused instrument that’s lost its song? Now’s the time to give it a new lease of life!

The call is now open for the people of Manchester to contribute instruments, whether they be new, old, broken or revered, to become part of the trail.

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Calling all Artists

We are inviting artists to submit unique designs which will transform an acoustic or electric guitar into a striking visual masterpiece.

This is an opportunity to showcase your artistic talent and contribute to a public art trail that will engage and inspire Mancunians, music tourists and visitors.

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