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MIF25

Dream Frequencies at Selfridges

Free to attend – just visit Selfridges
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Date
11 - 13 Jul 2025
Venue
Selfridges, 1 Exchange Square, Manchester, M3 1BD

Friday 11 July: 4–7.45pm

Saturday 12 July: Midday – 4.30pm

Sunday 13 July: Midday – 5pm

Free to attend – just visit Selfridges

Accessibility features available for this event: Wheelchair Access

Get ready for three days of performances from some of Manchester's best up and coming musical talent live from Selfridges as part of the MIF25 programme

This summer we’re bringing a taste of our iconic Festival Square to the heart of Selfridges, with some of the best in local artists performing live.

With an exciting summer of music in store for Manchester, you can get in on the action for free on Friday 11 July from 4 to 8pm and on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July from 12 noon to 5pm, all live from Selfridges, Exchange Square.

Friday 11 July

Desi Fusion DJ wearing headphones and stood in front of shelves of records

Desi Fusion

4pm

DJ Sanj, also known as Desi Fusion, is a multi-award-winning DJ known for blending Bhangra, Hip-Hop, RnB and Bollywood music.

Mix-Stress DJing and smiling under a sign which reads 'Mix-Stress' with purple lighting

Mix-Stress B2B Laura Jackson

4.45pm

Mix-Stress is no stranger to lighting up dance floors and airwaves across Greater Manchester and beyond, with her eclectic style and soulful vibes!

Laura Jackson wearing a white carhartt jumper with red lighting in the background

Mix-Stress B2B Laura Jackson

5.30pm

Manchester based DJ Laura Jackson brings her signature sound of uplifting soulful house, disco and broken rhythms.

Headshot of Levi Love stood outside in front of a brick wall, looking to the left

Levi Love

6.15pm

Levi Love is a South Africa born DJ and producer, who runs independent record label Mas O Menos and is a lifelong resident at Soup Kitchen.

Close-up headshot of d.clemente on a beige background

d.clemente

7pm

Well-known on the Manchester scene and a resident of CROP Radio, d.clemente is famous for 'playing it all' and keeping the dancer floor moving.

Sat 12 Jul

Black and white photograph of Rebecca Spooner on stage playing guitar and singing

Rebecca Spooner

Midday

Rebecca Spooner is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter and solo artist, combining elements of folk, indie pop and acoustic rock.

Cariss Auburn wearing a white fluffy coat, sat on green grass

Cariss Auburn

12.45pm

Manchester based songwriter, producer and musician Cariss Auburn bends genres with her experimental R&B-pop.

Astrolayb performing on a stage surrounded by a mic, laptop and music equipment

Astrolayb

1.30pm

Astrolayb is a Manchester based electronic music producer and performer, weaving together threads of South Indian culture and contemporary sound design.

Charlie Boy Manson performing into a microphone on stage in a dimly lit room

Charlie Boy Manson

2.15pm

Charlie Boy Manson thrives in the grimiest corners, pushing the sounds of the underbelly, curating chaos, and taking crowds from zero to full throttle. 

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SHERI (DJ)

3pm and 4.05pm

SHERI's sets are a dynamic celebration of rhythm and identity, blending global sounds for pure movement, fun and cultural unity.

B!TEZ wearing a red dress and patterned corset, stood outside

B!TEZ

3.30pm

BITEZ blends pop, jazz, and hip hop into velvety songs about relationships and dreams. She won Manchester Creative of the Year in 2021.

Sunday 13 July

Photo of Amatiime wearing all black

Amatiime

Midday

Amatiime is an RnB fusion artist whose sound reflects growing up in four different countries from around the world.

Close up headshot of Grete wearing bright pink lipstick and purple eyeshadow

Grete

12.45pm

Grete is a 23-year-old Lithuanian-born, UK-based singer-songwriter blending soulful R&B, jazzy harmonies and modern pop.

Three members of Canter Semper smiling. Behind them are lots of records.

Canter Semper

1.30pm

Canter Semper are a vintage soul/roots hybrid that seek to captivate and transport listeners by creating rich soundscapes.

Sian the visionary singing into a microphone

Sian the visionary

2.15pm

Sian blends soul and alternative R&B with traditional poetic rhythms, creating music that stands out as a fresh and authentic voice in the industry.

Bay Bryan wearing a white top lifting their hands in the air

Bay Bryan

3pm

Bay Bryan is a singer-songwriter and theatre artist whose debut concept album The Meadow (2023) earned praise from the likes of BBC Radio 2’s Mark Radcliffe.

Black and white photo of Rory A Green stood on a deserted street next to a large wall

Rory A. Green

4pm

Ghana-born, Manchester-raised Rory A. Green crafts a mesmerising sonic tapestry that bridges jazz sophistication with folk intimacy.

Access information

The full address of the venue is Selfridges, 1 Exchange Square, Central, Manchester M3 1BD and the what3words is most.bounty.hurt

There is step-free access to all areas of the venue, with lift access into Selfridges Manchester from the Basement Car Park. All of the ground floor entrances are step-free and wheelchair accessible. There is also access into the store from the 1st floor of the Arndale Centre.

Accessible toilets are available on levels LG and 2.

The nearest Changing Place facility to Selfridges is located inside the Arndale Centre, in the lower mall, opposite Shopmobility. Access to the Changing Place is by RADAR key or by pressing the intercom to Security Control. It is open in line with the opening hours of the Arndale Centre.

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