Factory International

AFRODEUTSCHE with Manchester Camerata conducted by Robert Ames

5 Jul 2023

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A portrait photo of Afrodeutsche.
Date
5 Jul 2023
Venue
The Hall, Aviva Studios, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ
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Age Guidance: 14+, under 16s to be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

Accessibility features available for this event: Wheelchair Access Assistive Hearing

A night of musical innovation from three creative forces.

Manchester’s very own polymath DJ, composer and producer AFRODEUTSCHE premiered a new composition at MIF23.

Merging contemporary classical, techno, house and electro, AFRODEUTSCHE is no stranger to pushing boundaries and making magic with a blend of genres. As a DJ, she commands crowds from Berghain to Dimensions and hosts The People’s Party on BBC Radio 6 Music – which is all about bringing people together to let loose through a shared love of music and kickstarting the weekend.

This brand-new work was performed by Manchester Camerata – one of the UK’s most adventurous orchestras. Whether it’s opening Glastonbury Festival or making music in care homes, Manchester Camerata reimagines the chamber orchestra for the modern age. The composition was brought to life by internationally renowned conductor Robert Ames – who’s known for championing new music and working with some of the most exciting artists around today.

Image: Pierre Debusschere

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AFRODEUTSCHE with Manchester Camerata conducted by Robert Ames at Aviva Studios home of Factory International as part of Manchester International Festival 2023 © Priti Shikotra

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AFRODEUTSCHE with Manchester Camerata conducted by Robert Ames at Aviva Studios home of Factory International as part of Manchester International Festival 2023 © Priti Shikotra

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AFRODEUTSCHE with Manchester Camerata conducted by Robert Ames at Aviva Studios home of Factory International as part of Manchester International Festival 2023 © Priti Shikotra

  • Her voice, pure and captivating, carried the audience into an ecstatic reverie

    I Love Manchester

  • The finale is greeted with passionate applause and there's a feeling of catharsis and joy about the performance

    Manchester Evening News

  • Afrodeutsche enthralls at MIF23

    All Across the Arts

Credits

Co-commissioned by Manchester Camerata as part of UNQUIET, and Factory International for Manchester International Festival.

Access Information

The event took place in the Hall at Aviva Studios. The full address of the venue is Aviva Studios, Water Street, Manchester M3 4JQ.

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Aviva Studios is a new purpose-built cultural space in the heart of Manchester. The entrance to our building is through double glass doors. There are automatic doors at both entrances.

Once inside, there is step-free access to all areas of the venue. You will arrive into the Social, a large public space where there are a range of seats (including those with arms), a bar and toilets (including accessible toilets).

The bars in the Social and Hall Foyer have lowered accessible service points.

The Hall entrance is by lift, escalator or stairs from one side of the Social beside the brick arches.

There are accessible toilets on all public levels of the building.

Accessible toilets (a mixture of wheelchair accessible cubicles with right- or left-hand transfer as well as accessible ambulant cubicles with grab rails) are located in the brick arches in the Social.

There are additional accessible toilets located in both Hall Foyers.

You do not need a key to use the accessible toilets at Aviva Studios.

We will be using Williams WaveCAST headsets for both assisted listening and personal induction loops in the building. 

Travel Information

Aviva Studios can be approached along Water Street (coming from Quay Street) or along Liverpool Road (coming from Deansgate or Castlefield).

The Water Street route is the quickest way to arrive at our City Square entrance.

Our closest stations are:

Salford Central station: 0.4 miles

Deansgate station and Deansgate-Castlefield tram: 0.6 miles

St Peter’s Square tram: 0.6 miles

Manchester Victoria station is approximately one mile from Aviva Studios.

Manchester Piccadilly station is approximately 1.3 miles from Aviva Studios.

Click on the links above to find detailed access information for each station.

Free bus services stop at all city-centre stations, and near to Aviva Studios along Deansgate, Bridge St and Quay St. Buses on these free routes are wheelchair accessible. For full details of the free bus routes, please visit the TfGM website.

There is a car park approximately 0.6 miles from the Aviva Studios at Water Street Car Park, New Elm Rd, Manchester, M3 4JH.

There is also a NCP car park (Manchester Spinningfields) approximately 0.5 miles away from Aviva Studios at Spinningfields, New Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3BE. It has 35 accessible bays.

There are a small number of Blue Badge spaces along Water St and Quay St. Otherwise head towards Liverpool Road, Great John St and Lower Byrom St – close to our neighbours, the Science and Industry Museum where there are a small number of additional Blue Badge spaces.

For a list of other parking bays available in the area, visit Manchester City Council website.

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