ART BATTLE MANCHESTER
Art Battle Manchester heads Northside for the first time
Saturday 28th September 2024, 7:00pm, Champness Hall in Rochdale
The underground live painting phenomenon – Art Battle Manchester - which has hopped around Manchester city centre for the last 10 years, is heading north for the first time, with a visit to a town undergoing something of a cultural renaissance.
Rochdale is famous as the birthplace of the cooperative movement, so it’s apt that the 700-strong capacity audience will vote for their favourite artist in a show of democracy, choosing who will be crowned as Art Battle Champion.
The battle will take place in the hidden gem that is Champness Hall, a stunning Art Deco building in the centre of Rochdale, also the largest auditorium in the town.
Since it started in 2013, Art Battle Manchester has delivered over 20 sold-out events, never using the same venue twice. They clearly have a penchant for bringing the off-beat lively event to stunning buildings, as recent venues include London Road Fire Station, Albert Hall, The Royal Exchange, Victoria Baths, New Century, Escape to Freight Island, and an array of historic mills and warehouses.
Art Battle Manchester 24 – ‘Going Northside’ - will feature ten new fearless artists taking centre stage. A capacity crowd will watch painters, illustrators, tattooists and street artists go head-to-head in what has been described as the city's most energetic art event. With only 30 minutes to create a masterpiece - YOU will decide who is crowned Champion.
In addition to art, music, food and drink, expect some unexpected shenanigans and entertainment!