Marina Abramovic to present world premier at AVIVA Studios.
27 September 2024 • Mark Westall
Factory International today announced a world premiere by artist Marina Abramovic as part of its 2025 Season. The daring large-scale… Read More
Welcome to Factory International, where art transcends boundaries, uniting global luminaries with the burgeoning talents of Manchester. Our identity, encapsulated in the phrase “Factory International: Producers of extraordinary art from world-renowned figures to Manchester’s rising stars,” exemplifies our commitment to curating diverse art forms that cater to myriad interests.
Whether your passion lies in music, dance, performance, theatre, exhibitions, or gaming, we curate an array of experiences that transcend conventional norms. Our distinctiveness lies in the fusion of eclectic artists and art genres, a tribute to Manchester’s legacy of pioneering innovation.
Our forward-looking ethos is dedicated to co-creating the future. We continually explore novel avenues of artistic expression, fostering collaborations that yield indelible, immersive encounters. Nestled within the dynamic hub of Aviva Studios, our year-round calendar promises an unending stream of captivating engagements.
Marking our biennial calendar, the Manchester International Festival (MIF) stands as a testament to our global resonance. Since 2007, MIF has unveiled cutting-edge works that captivate worldwide audiences. Factory Academy, an integral facet of our enterprise, molds the creative visionaries of tomorrow, nurturing artists to attain their zenith. Concurrently, our symbiotic interaction with local communities enriches our offerings, ensuring a program deeply intertwined with the city’s heartbeat.
Expanding beyond Manchester’s horizons, our endeavors radiate internationally, gracing partner venues and festivals worldwide. Moreover, our digital marvels forge unparalleled experiences, beckoning all to revel in our virtual realm.
In summation, Factory International converges the eminent and the emerging, orchestrating a symphony of artistic brilliance. Our dedication to innovation and inclusivity mirrors Manchester’s spirit, a beacon illuminating the path toward boundless artistic exploration.
27 September 2024 • Mark Westall
Factory International today announced a world premiere by artist Marina Abramovic as part of its 2025 Season. The daring large-scale… Read More
5 May 2024 • Mark Westall
City of Floating Sounds brings together Huang Ruo with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra for a unique concert that invites audiences to connect with their surroundings and each other in new ways.
27 October 2023 • Herbert Wright
A contemporary dance make-over of The Matrix, with Manchester thrown into the mix? It sounds mad, but that’s exactly what Danny Boyle, serial hit film-maker and 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony director, has delivered.
15 August 2023 • Mark Westall
Factory International presents Free Your Mind, a large-scale immersive performance based on The Matrix films created especially for the official opening of Aviva Studios,
30 June 2023 • Mark Westall
A major exhibition of Yayoi Kusama’s inflatable sculptures forms a centrepiece of the Festival, the first work to be presented at Factory International’s new home, Aviva Studios.
20 June 2023 • Mark Westall
Manchester’s iconic new cultural venue to be named after Aviva – Aviva Studios. Manchester City Council and Factory International today… Read More
23 January 2023 • Mark Westall
The Southbank Centre and Apple today announced national partners and further details of REFRAME, its pioneering new talent development programme to support emerging Black and Black Mixed heritage creatives in London, Manchester and Birmingham.