Workshops and Tours @ MCR Hip Hop Archive’s Spinningfields Pop Up!
Manchester Hip Hop Archive Free pop-up exhibition that celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop culture is now open in Spinningfields.
Situated inside the ground floor unit of NCP on New Quay Street in Spinningfields, the exhibition will display 250+ items from the 1970s to present day that encapsulate the evolution and impact of Hip Hop on our city’s artistic, social, and political landscape.
Open to the public from 12pm – 8pm every Thursday – Sunday from 24 August – 30 September, the collection will include clothing, photographs, records, sketchbooks, posters and flyers that vividly showcase core elements of Hip Hop – emceeing, deejaying, breakin’ and graffiti.
In addition to the pop-up exhibition, Unity Radio will use the space to inspire the next generation of DJs, breakdancers, graffiti artists and fashion designers by offering a series of events and atcivtives to get involved with throughout September and October, Check the latest annouced workshops and tours below.
Benji Blunt Shank Custom lettering
Customise your trainers with help from the bespoke handmade sneakers king, Blunt Shank!
Benji makes bespoke handmade trainers, accessories and designs for music artists, record labels and brands.
Drop in, get your letters, and step out with flava!
16/09/23 Tickets & More Info:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blunt-shank-custom-sneaker-lettering-tickets-717415728757
17/09/23 Tickets & More Info:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blunt-shank-custom-sneaker-lettering-tickets-717432980357
Gbadebo Upcylcing Workshop
Learn how to transform your unwanted clothing into new, exciting pieces and accessories.
Join Gbadebo as we bring our highly sought after up-cycling workshops to Manchester!
Experience the fusion of luxury, creativity, and sustainability. Don’t miss this opportunity
to transform your perspective on fashion, reduce waste, and elevate your wardrobe in the process.
16/09/23 Tickets & More Info:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gbadebo-upcycling-workshop-tickets-704564891557
22/09/23 Tickets & More Info:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gbadebo-upcycling-workshop-tickets-704564891557
Red Venom Hip Hop Archive Tour
Get deep into the belly of Manchester Hip Hop history, with a Red Venom guided tour.
Manchester Rap Legend, Red Venom, began his music career in 1986 aged just eleven years old.
Red Venom, has produced music with Hip Hop legends including Donald D, Ed O.G., Jungle Brothers, Man Parish and the Cure to name a few,
becoming a member of ICE T’s Rhyme Syndicate and signed to Chuck D’s label ‘Spitslam Records’ during his career!
22/09/23 Tickets & More Info:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manchester-hip-hop-archive-exhibition-tour-with-red-venom-tickets-716753498007
Dave Springer T Shirt Screenprinting Workshop
Join Dave Springer AKA Dos82, for a fun afternoon screening your own iconic Hip Hop T-Shirt!
With almost 40 years of screenprinting behind him, Dave is a true screenprinting master. Dont miss it!
His list of clients is endless….. Soul 2 Soul, Massive Attack, Very Ape, Goodenough, Primal Scream and many, many more.
30/09/23 Tickets & More Info:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dave-springer-t-shirt-screen-work-tickets-717327173887
