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Heaven on Earth at Hallé St Peter’s

Chris Horkan

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Heaven on Earth

Hallé St Peter’s, Ancoats
22-23 April 2017

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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This collaboration between Psychedelic DiscoTech, The Big Green Happening, Through the Mill and Astral Elevator touches down in Ancoats to offer 12 hours of music, art, entertainment, food, drink and more.

Heaven on Earth takes over Hallé St Peter’s – one of the city centre’s hidden gems – to present live music from the likes of Hey Bulldog, Matthew Whitaker, OLA and The Creature Comfort, as well as a fashion show organised by Stitched Up. Food comes courtesy of Cracking Good Food, while Ancoats-based Seven Bro7hers Brewery will be manning a craft ale bar.

With green and political campaigners also involved, as well as local artists and makers sharing their crafts, it promises to be an action-packed day out.

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