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Journeys Live at Cathedral Gardens

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Journeys Live

Cathedral Gardens, Cathedral Quarter
12 October 2019

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Journeys Live is a day of free, live entertainment celebrating talented artists from around the world, who now call Manchester home. Featuring a truly global line-up of live music, spoken word, performance, dance and food from emerging or established artists and community groups. There will be crafty workshops for all the family and stalls to find out how you can help support refugees and asylum seekers. Join us for lunch and stay for the day, travelling the globe without moving from Manchester.

Part of Journeys Festival International Manchester.

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