BELLS FOR PEACE (Yoko Ono) World Premiere, MIF19 Opening Event

Yoko Ono invites the people of Manchester to gather together in Cathedral Gardens and send a message of peace to the world. Join thousands of diverse voices and a people’s orchestra of bells from home and abroad as the city rings and sings out for peace – and welcomes the world to Manchester.
Yoko Ono has been among the world’s most renowned and respected artists for more than 50 years. This new commission is the first major work she has created for the city of Manchester.

Further details of how you can be involved in this event will be coming soon. To be the first to hear, make sure you’re signed up to My Festival.

Commissioned and produced by Manchester International Festival.

Venue: Cathedral Gardens, Corporation Street, M4 3BG

Running time: 60 minutes

Start time: 6pm

Price range: No ticket required – please turn up on the day.

Standing event.

Age guidelines: suitable for all ages

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