HUNGRY PIGEON – The Northern Quarter Festival - May 22nd-25th 2009

Manchester's Northern Quarter is one of the most unique districts of Manchester city centre and following a hugely successful inaugural event in 2008 under the name MAPS FESTIVAL which attracted over 6000 visitors to the city centre, Hungry Pigeon in 2009 will put the spotlight on the creative artists both here in Manchester and across the UK.

Last year the event saw the likes of The Dykeenis, Ten Bears, Kid British, Gideon Conn, The Brute Chorus, Mistys Big Adventure as well as appearances from rising local bands such as Fraser King, Daniel Land & The Modern Painters and The Vortex

Partnering with Manchester City Council this year will see the weekend culminate in a large outdoor stage in a Piccadilly Gardens on the May Bank Holiday for up to 5000 people.

CONFIRMED BANDS FOR 2009 INCLUDE...

KID BRITISH

NINE BLACK ALPS

WAVE MACHINES

MISTY’S BIG ADVENTURE

THE TRAVELLING BAND

THE VORTEX

THE MAYBES

KARIMA FRANCIS

THE JESSIE ROSE TRIP

FRAZER KING

CASIO KID

GIDEON CONN

THE WHISKYCATS

THE GAY BLADES

VINNY PERCULIAR

..... with lots more to be announced!!

What they said about last years event

"This creative showcase has all the potential to gain a reputation as a hub for the best of Manchester talent" Manchester Evening News

“Could be the natural successor to D-Percussion….and all-singing, all-dancing super festival” City Life

“A proud celebration of Manchester’s best independent music and art” Metro News

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************* TICKETS ON SALE NOW **************

WEEKEND AND DAY TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
http://www.ticketline.co.uk
http://www.seetickets.com
http://www.wegottickets.com/f/768

Weekend Tickets - £19.50
Day Tickets - £10

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