Street Culture Takeover at Aviva Studios

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Street Culture Takeover at Aviva Studios
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Street Culture Takeover at Aviva Studios, Manchester 18 November 2023 Entrance is free — Visit now

Factory International are bringing the rebellious spirit of the streets to Aviva Studios. Expect a day packed with some of the best of Manchester’s rich street culture.

Happening as part of  The Welcome, a nine-day celebration to mark the opening of Manchester’s newest arts space, Street Culture Takeover invites some of the hottest street artists and collectives into Aviva Studios. Expect a true Manchester affair celebrating the different cultures that make up the city – from hip-hop to the latest in dance and fashion.

Exhilarating and celebratory, expect to see artists going head-to-head in rap battles, BMXing, skate demos and performances. There will also be a series of free workshops happening throughout the day too. We’ll bring full details as soon as we know.

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