One Week.
10 Boroughs.
Here We Are is about building deeper connections in every corner of the region. This year, we’re growing the project even further, collaborating with both new and familiar faces across the boroughs to ensure world-class music is accessible to everyone.
Music in Mind Music Cafés for People Living with Dementia
Every Week
Across Greater Manchester
Free Music Cafés for people living with dementia and their carers across all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester. Happening weekly. For Here We Are, we are running drop in & taster sessions across all 10 boroughs – click to find out how to attend or get involved.
Find out more >Open Rehearsals
15-16 September
The Monastery
Drop in on our rehearsals ahead of our headline Here We Are concert at our home The Monastery – The Expansion of Sound.
Find out more >Goofus Theatre x Manchester Camerata
17 September
Salford Crescent Hospital
We team up with Goofus Theatre for a special performance at Salford Crescent Hospital.
Find out more >The Expansion of Sound with Ethan Loch, Christoph Altstaedt & the Carers of Greater Manchester
18 September
The Monastery
We are joined by acclaimed pianist and Artistic Partner Ethan Loch, exploring Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, the hypnotic minimalism of Terry Riley’s In C, and a powerful new work by Alan Williams, created in collaboration with and inspired by the lived experiences of carers of Greater Manchester.
Find out more >Emily Mercer x Manchester Camerata
19 September
The Met, Bury
We celebrate the debut album launch of indie artist Emily Mercer ‘Read Aloud’ at The Met, Bury
Find out more >Dementia Friendly Performance
19 September
St Andrews House Medical Centre, Tameside
In collaboration with our Music in Mind Music Cafés, we host a dementia friendly interactive performance for people living with dementia and their carers. Open to all.
Find out more >Bolton Library: Sharing a Shell
19 September
Bolton Library
Join us for a magical family-friendly performance featuring Julia Donaldson’s much-loved story, Sharing a Shell.
Find out more >Oldham Together
19 September
TBA
A special intergenerational performance for the people of Oldham. More details to be announced.
Find out more >Manchester Camerata at Stockroom
19 September
Stockroom
We are teaming up once again with Stockroom to bring a string quintet of our musicians for a special performance.
Find out more >Manchester Museum: Sharing a Shell
20 September
Living Worlds Gallery, Manchester Museum
Join us for a magical family-friendly performance featuring Julia Donaldson’s much-loved story, Sharing a Shell.
Find out more >Ambient 1: Music For Airports
20 September
Terminal 2, Manchester Airport
We perform Brian Eno’s ambient masterwork live from Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport.
Find out more >Northern Soul
20 September
The Old Courts, Wigan
A celebration of the legacy of Wigan’s Northern Soul scene.
Find out more >String Theory: Rap, Soul & Strings
20 September
Rochdale – Venue TBC
Presented in collaboration with Hamza Medley and Rochdale Creates, we bring you a showcase of the best of the next generation of rap and soul music, all performed with a Camerata string quartet.
Find out more >Carmel Smickersgill x Manchester Camerata
20 September
Aviva Studios
Join us for a special performance in collaboration with the acclaimed composer, performer, and our friend: Carmel Smickersgill. Known for her bold, imaginative approach to contemporary music, Carmel creates work that blurs the boundaries between genres, bringing together classical influences with experimental sound and innovative performance.
Find out more >Carpark Minimalism
20 September
Stretford Mall Car Park
Minimal masterworks performed in the stark beauty of Stretford Mall’s car park.
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