ART SCHOOL LIVE

Art School Live Presents: An Immersive Journey Through Music and Art.

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What is Art School Live?

CO-CREATED BY STAFF & STUDENTS: LIVE-STREAMED PERFORMANCES FROM AROUND THE MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART

Art School Live is a project designed to bring live music on to the Manchester School of Art campus.

The project is a collaboration between technical staff and students. The shows are carefully curated with hand-picked line-ups and unique branding to make each gig a total one-off. Whenever possible we also engage with visual artists to collaborate with the bands to transform the venue. The project is centred around producing high quality hybrid events that offer industry-standard experience to students.

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When is it?

Art School Live will take place over the weekend of the 24th and 25th of May 2025.

Starting from 11am to 7pm both days to showcase as many incredible artists and performers.

Our Lineup

Art School Live 2025 features a carefully curated lineup that spans genres—from powerful female-fronted metalcore bands to soulful alternative folk acts—ensuring there’s something for every musical taste.

Ticketing Information

For the first time, Art School Live is offering a digital wallet pass valid for both days of the event. In response to the evolving landscape of music ticketing and our commitment to future-facing hybrid event experiences, we have integrated ticket access with your MMU Student Card.

This innovative system allows your ticket to be added directly to your smartphone’s wallet for seamless venue entry. It also enables real-time push notifications, keeping you informed about performance times, artist updates, and stage locations—so you never miss a moment.

OUR VENUES

Chatham Building

Lowry Building (Formerly Benzie)

Grosvenor Building

School of Digital Art

Headliner Showcase

Occulent

Formed in early 2024, Occulent are a Metalcore grassroot powerhouse of the Manchester metal scene, already featured in many popular promotions across manchester including M2TMM, Cyptic Promotions, Vortex Promotions, 0161 Underground, and Midnight Calls. Make sure you see them before they are too big

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Art School Live is a project focussed on bringing live music to the Manchester School of Art

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The project centred around producing high quality hybrid events that offer industry-standard experience to students

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the project is a collaboration between technical staff and students

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