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Music · Aviva Studios

MIF25 CALLOUT: FESTIVAL SQUARE

Calling all Greater Manchester talent – apply to perform on MIF25’s Festival Square

Are you a performer, musician, or creative based in Greater Manchester? Want to be part of the beating heart of MIF25?

Festival Square is back 3–20 July 2025, taking over The Social and the Undercroft at Aviva Studios. We’re looking for artists across all genres, from steel bands to hip hop collectives; folk musicians to DJs; dance troupes, live podcasts, and more. We want you to bring the energy to the stage.

What we’re looking for:

  • High-quality, original performances that captivate and inspire.
  • Artists who create an uplifting, inclusive atmosphere.
  • Exciting workshops, dance sessions, and live experiences that bring people together.

Key Dates:

📅 Applications Open: Monday 24 February 2025
📅 Applications Close: Sunday 23 March 2025
📅 Applicants Notified: w/c Monday 14 April 2025

For more info or FAQs click here

Application Support

Please feel free to contact publicengagement@factoryinternational.org if you require any support in completing your application.

Equal Opportunities

Representation is important to us, and we actively encourage applications from people who reflect the diversity of our city.

We want to connect with performers and musicians from all areas of Greater Manchester, those of perceived marginalised communities and the broadest range of lived experiences available. 

For more information on our equal opportunities policy please visit: factoryinternational.org/policies/mif-equality-policy/

When applying please do not rely solely on ChatGPT/AI software for your answers as it may not fully reflect your skills and experience and how they align with this role and we may decide to discount your answer if we believe it is solely generated by AI.

Department
Music
Locations
Aviva Studios

Our Mission

Through art, music and culture, in digital and physical space, our mission is to create the meeting points between imagined futures and real lives.

Throughout all our areas of work we will embody our values: Open, Inventive, Equitable, International, and Determined.



Music · Aviva Studios

MIF25 CALLOUT: FESTIVAL SQUARE

Calling all Greater Manchester talent – apply to perform on MIF25’s Festival Square

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