Factory International

Shape the future of education at The Curriculum of Tomorrow 📝 Join Factory International and MADE (Manchester’s Local Education Partnership) on 14 October for a day of reimagining the National Curriculum to include a more diverse range of voices and experiences. Our professional development (CPD) event focuses on transforming teaching and learning across schools and communities, with keynote speakers, panel discussions and workshops from Southbank Centre, Football Beyond Borders, Royal Exchange Theatre and more. We'll be hearing from speakers including Lily Dettmer (Southbank Centre), Lynne Bianchi (The University of Manchester), Andrew Vaughn (The Whitworth), Maya Cross (Manchester's Cultural Education Partnership), Liz O'Neill (Z-Arts) and Bernie Furey (Teach Heart Alliance). Share this with or tag someone in the comments in the education sector who might be interested 📤 🔗 For more information and to book your ticket, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eetANihd

💼 JOB OPPORTUNITIES - OCTOBER 💼 Check out the latest job opportunities at Factory International below. Make sure you're following us and save this post to keep up to date with the latest openings - more vacancies from October will be shared in the comments 💬 👥 Venue Presentation & Office Manager (maternity cover) 📆 7 October 🗞️ Press & PR Manager 📆 17 October 🎭 Freelance Production Managers 📆 N/A 👥 Front of House Hosts 📆 N/A 🔧 Casual Technician pool 📆 N/A If you know someone who might be interested, share this on your feed or via a DM 📥 For more information and to apply, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dcPAnUrq

Aviva Studios to launch Amazon Music's City Sessions in the UK with Bastille 🎵 Launching across Europe, Amazon Music's City Sessions will kick off in Manchester on 15 October with BRIT Award-winning band Bastille who present ‘&’ live from Aviva Studios. The band will perform their infectious indie, synth-pop sound and impressive back catalogue to an intimate in-person audience. City Sessions held at Aviva Studios are presented by Aviva. The one-off performance will also be streamed live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music UK channel on Twitch. City Sessions, the highly successful intimate performance and livestream series, has already captivated audiences across the US and Latin America. The series offers fans a unique opportunity to tune in to a one-in-a-lifetime show from some of their favourite artists. Spanning many musical genres, previous artists who have performed include global superstars such as Kings of Leon, Nelly Furtado, Omah Lay, Sofi Tukker and Mau y Ricky. 🔗 For more information, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eCVy-KPJ

Join us for Black Creative Trailblazers this Black History Month - a glamorous black-tie event with an unmissable showcase of art, music, poetry, dance and fashion ✨ In partnership with Cultureville, join us for a night of culture, creativity, and celebration at Black Creative Trailblazers. Expect live performances by talented Black musicians, poets, and dancers, a stunning fashion show featuring independent Black designers and an art exhibition showcasing incredible work by Black artists. This black-tie event shines a spotlight on Black creatives, providing a platform for emerging talent who have gone on to feature at London Fashion Week, Glastonbury, and even Netflix productions. 📅 Thursday 3 October 🕕 Doors open at 6.30pm 📍 Aviva Studios 🎟️ Last remaining tickets left - book yours now: https://bit.ly/47vNWOg 🎥: Samo Creative Production

I was part of a pilot mentoring scheme between Factory International and the Manchester women in creative industries network - The Pilkington Club. Last night we were all invited to Aviva Studios for a social to celebrate the end of the mentoring programme. So inspiring to meet younger women passionate about making change in the creative industries and to see fellow mentors Gemma Gibb MCIPR and Holly Ball MCIPR. Thanks to Tanith Rhodes and Rakhi Sinha Jones #mentoring #creativeindustries

Announcing our 2025 season of shows! 🎉 Today, we're announcing highlights from our 2025 season, which includes a series of world premieres at Aviva Studios. We can also share that MIF will return to the city next year from 3-20 July 2025. Read below to find out more about some of our 2025 highlights... -- Hamlet Hail to the Thief | 26 April - 17 May 2025 Shakespeare’s great tragedy and Radiohead’s Grammy Award-winning album collide for a feverish experience that fuses theatre, music and dance. In this frenzied adaptation, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has reworked the band’s critically acclaimed album into a frenetic score that twists and turns, performed by live musicians on stage among the actors. Figures in Extinction | 19-22 February 2025 Experience a moving and timely new work from choreographer Crystal Pite (@crystal_pite) and director Simon McBurney – the culmination of their award-winning dance trilogy exploring the age of disconnection. Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) and Complicité will bring together parts one, two and the never-before-seen part three to Aviva Studios, and it is the first chance to experience the Figures in Extinction series as a whole. Marina Abramović: Balkan Erotic Epic | Autumn 2025 Artist Marina Abramović explores eroticism, spirituality and ritual in a daring large-scale performance work premiering at Aviva Studios. Balkan Erotic Epic blends artforms – bringing together performance, dance and traditional Balkan throat singing to explore and enact the eroticism embedded in Balkan mythology. SHERLOCK HOMES | Autumn 2025 SHERLOCK HOLMES is a brand new play which will premiere at Aviva Studios ahead of West End and Broadway runs. Written by British writing team Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel (The Girl on the Train, The Da Vinci Code), the play will be directed by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Rob Ashford – with choreography from Olivier Award-winner Akram Khan. MIF25 | 3-20 July 2025 The 2025 edition of Manchester International Festival (MIF) will include a host of world premieres and special events by artists from around the world unveiled in venues and spaces across the city. For the second time the festival will also take place at Aviva Studios, including the much-loved Festival Square with free live music and a wide variety of food and drink. Full details will be announced in March 2025. 🔗 For more information, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ejcH4p5F

It has been incredibly uplifting to be a part of this course, connecting with creatives, and getting a glimpse into the events industry! As a graduate of arts with next to no formal experience in cultural venues, this has been a golden ticket into the world of backstage operations I'd love to be a part of, and now see as a real possibility. Thankyou Factory International for launching this opportunity and miranda Parker for being such an engaging and wonderful educator #FactoryAcademy

BRIT Award-winning artist Aitch joins Beyond The Music as the opening keynote speaker on Wednesday 9 October 🎤 In conversation with curator and Apple Music radio host Dotty, the Manchester-born rapper promises to touch on a range of topics, from the importance of Manchester’s musical legacy, Aitch’s personal challenges within the industry and decentralising London as the home of UK rap. For tickets for Dotty In Conversation with Aitch, and more conferences happening during Beyond The Music, click the link below ⬇️ 🔗: https://lnkd.in/ebz6WQ7b

3 WEEKS TO GO UNTIL BTM24! There's limited ticket availability for both our conference and music festival programming - have you secured your place at this year’s events yet? 👀 BY DAY ☀️ •⁠ ⁠12 Summits •⁠ ⁠10 Networking Sessions •⁠ ⁠70+ Speakers •⁠ ⁠4 Keynotes BY NIGHT 🌙 •⁠ ⁠13 iconic Northern Quarter venues •⁠ ⁠3 nights - day passes available from just £15 and 3-day festival passes JUST £45 •⁠ ⁠214 artists All ticket links can be found here: https://buff.ly/3WjDbcC Take your place at this one-of-a-kind, accessible for all event. This is a truly unique event in the music world, don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of it today. See you in 3 weeks! 📆

Exciting news! adidas and Factory International are launching the Originals Creator Network North 🎉 The six-month development opportunity for 20 underrepresented young, emerging creatives (aged 18–30), living in Manchester and Greater Manchester is a career-defining opportunity to develop their practice with adidas and Factory International. Each creative will gain access to industry-led masterclasses, mentorship, work experience (including opportunities to work with adidas and Factory International) and more. Applications are now open, with the deadline to apply on Monday 14 October. For more information, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/esnwTH2J