The Bridgewater Hall is hosting a free dementia-friendly music festival this week

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A festival which is all about being dementia-friendly is happening at a renowned Manchester music venue this week.

The So Many Beauties Festival – which is presented by and titled after charity organisation, So Many Beauties – has been curated for the Bridgewater Hall, and will see 30 organisations, all of which offer support to people living with dementia across Greater Manchester, descend on the international concert venue for the special music event.

So Many Beauties was founded in 2016 with the goal of championing creativity and helping to make people living with dementia’s voices be heard.

Throughout the duration of the festival, visitors can enjoy many interactive opportunities.

There’ll be live performances, workshops, arts activities, and more – with the event even having support and advice provided by professional organisations who work in dementia care. 

The main aim of this musical experience is to use music to better connections, creativity, and wellbeing for people living with dementia. 

Visitors can try their hand at screen printing festival tote bags and making themselves a lovely flower crown, while there are also workshops and performances giving people the chance to sing, dance, and make their own music, or just sit back and enjoy some great live shows from professional musicians. 

There’ll even be a showcase of new music composed by people living with dementia on the day too.

Outside The Bridgewater Hall at night / Credit: The Bridgewater Hall

Speaking ahead of the event this week, Andrew Nesbitt, who is the Community Engagement Manager at The Bridgewater Hall, said: “Showcasing and celebrating the amazing creativity and music of dementia groups from across Greater Manchester is really special for us.

 “We can’t wait to welcome So Many Beauties and the hundreds of participants, performers and festival-goers to The Bridgewater Hall”

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So Many Beauties Festival is coming to The Bridgewater Hall this Friday 20 September, and those interested can find tickets here.

Featured Image – So Many Beauties (via Supplied)