MAH17: Soup Kitchen present Wouter van Veldhoven at Chetham’s Library

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Soup Kitchen present Wouter van Veldhoven at Chethams Library

Chetham’s Library, Manchester
18 May 2017

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The medieval Baronial Hall at Chetham’s Library provides the atmospheric backdrop for an evening of experimental music: award-winning venue Soup Kitchen has programmed an electronics installation from Dutch musician Wouter van Veldhoven and special guests, coupling cutting-edge music with Manchester city centre’s oldest building.

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