Mon 6 - Sat 18 July / Pavilion Theatre
Created for the intimate surroundings of the Festival’s Pavilion Theatre, True Faith is a celebration of established and emerging cultural talent, all of it made right here in Manchester.
An Audience with… offers an opportunity to get up close and personal with Elbow’s Guy Garvey, actor/comedian John Thomson, and writers Jackie Kay and Lemn Sissay, all of whom will talk about their personal and professional lives with series curator Dave Haslam.
Semi-Plugged, meanwhile, showcases some of the best new bands in Manchester, performing their own material and one-off covers alongside a number of special guests. This is a celebration of the best of the city, perhaps providing a glimpse of the artists who may be headlining the Festival in future years.
| Mon 6 July | An Audience with Guy Garvey | |
| Thu 9 July | Semi-Plugged: Everything Everything, Run Toto Run, Airship |
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| Sat 11 July | An Audience with John Thomson | |
| Mon 13 July | Semi-Plugged: Dutch Uncles, John Stammers, Sophie’s Pigeons |
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| Tue 14 July | An Audience with Jackie Kay & Lemn Sissay |
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| Sat 18 July | Delphic & Shmoo |
True Faith after-parties
Everyone is welcome at the True Faith after-parties in the Festival Pavilion bar next door. DJs such as Ashley Beedle, Don Letts and Fujiya & Miyagi will be playing from 9.30pm until late. Admission is free. See the full list of DJs at the Festival Pavilion here.
Series curated by Dave Haslam
