DRIFT is about looking ahead and celebrating Manchester’s legendary underground arts scene.

Expect everything from cutting edge electronic music, generative digital visuals, improvised dance and spoken word.

Working In conjunction with The Lowry, the Drift_MCR project will be commissioning a series of performance-based artworks, from local artists. The project was formed out of a need to provide opportunities and support for local creatives, looking to build a professional career within the arts. With grass root talent at the heart of the project, the creative team behind it bring with them years of experience working within Manchester’s underground art scene.