SICK! PRODUCTIONS

SICK! works with artists and marginalised communities to explore mental, physical and social challenges through art.

We develop year-round projects in social prescribing, community engagement, public realm work and digital, as well as a biennial festival.

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MENOPAUSE BUS

Two composers, Tosin Akindele from Manchester and Sibylle Aeberli from Switzerland, have composed brand new songs, based on the experiences of people personally affected by the menopause.

We want to sing and shout at the top of our voices about a topic that many keep under wraps!

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SOUNDPATHS

How well do you know your neighbourhood?

Whether you’re looking to explore, take a gentle stroll or go for an energetic run, Soundpaths takes the sounds and voices of the community and transforms them into an unforgettable atmospheric journey.

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SMASH

SICK! Mental Health Arts Programme (SMASH), is our first creative social prescribing project offering creative and innovative experiences designed to improve how Moston, Harpurhey and Charlestown (North Manchester) participants feel and increase their understanding of mental health.

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SICK! festival 2024

SMASH! OPEN: Lets Talk About Cough / One In Ten

LETS TALK ABOUT COUGH / ONE IN TEN Location: North City Library (931 Rochdale Rd,...

SMASH! OPEN: Create Your Own Access Rider

SMASH! OPEN: Create Your Own Access Rider by Vijay PatelLocation: No. 93 Wellbeing Centre (93...

SMASH! OPEN: OCD

SMASH! OPEN: OCD BY LAUREN YVONNE TOWNSEND Location: No. 93 Wellbeing Centre (93 Church Ln,...

SMASH! OPEN: Grow / Planting Good Intentions

SMASH! OPEN: GROW / PLANTING GOOD INTENTIONS BY STEPH WILDLocation: Age UK, Unit 2 Burgess House,...

North Manchester Film Festival (Your Voice)

North Manchester Film Festival (YOUR VOICE) presented by The Miners Community Arts and Music...

The Launderette Sessions

The Launderette Sessions by Merel SmittLocation: Amazing Grace Launderette (668 Rochdale Rd,...

SMASH! OPEN: Hoarding / Landfill of Memories

SMASH! OPEN: Hoarding / Landfill of Memories by Susana AmatoLocation: No. 93 Wellbeing Centre (93...

The Sustainable Travel Agency

THE SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL AGENCY BY JENNY GASKELL (Work In Progress)Location: YMCA - 7 Harpurhey...

SAFE

SAFE by The SICK! Ambassadors, Ria Righteous and Rachel Shore with technical support and...

No Us and Them

NO US AND THEM BY COMPANY CHAMELEON AND NORTH MANCHESTER RESIDENTSLocation: Harpurhey Market...

In Our Nature

In Our Nature by SICK! Festival with Artists and Organisations of North ManchesterLocation:...

Channel / 2049

Channel / 2049 by residents of Whitebeck Court, Alan Dunn, Claire Nolan, SH!T Theatre & Maria...

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OPPORTUNITY: JOIN OUR BOARD!

Oct 8, 2024

Opportunity: Could you be a SICK! board member? WELCOME Thank you for your interest in joining...

M3 Industries x SICK! Festival Case Study

Aug 19, 2024

M3 Industries x SICK! Festival Case StudyDuring SICK! Festival 2024 - Where's the media now..? we...

THE North Manchester Film Festival: YOUR VOICE [Film Makers Call Out] (NOW CLOSED)

Mar 4, 2024

The North Manchester Film Festival: Your Voice [Film Makers Call Out] The North Manchester Film...

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Today is World Mental Health Day and we wanted to

We are delighted to share with you that we have be

Join the Board of Trustees at SICK! Are you pass

Want to know more about the North Manchester Talki

A bursary opportunity that our friends at @somethi

On Tuesdays at @thecentrehnp we are continuing our

ARE YOU A MALE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 15 - 20? Join

We sat down with @courtneyhayles aka @courtswrites

Meet the artist for SMASH: @dawinderbansal an imme

As well as their scheduled 10:30am Moston Brook So

This upcoming Tuesday morning at @thecentrehnp we

See you this September at @mandemmeetup North Manc

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31 Oct

Closing tomorrow! 👇

SICK! Festival @SICKfestival

Could you be a SICK! Board member? Are you passionate about art, creativity, and driving social change?

We are looking to welcome 3 new Trustees with skills in
- Finance
- Legal
- Safeguarding

For the full Board Recruitment Pack: http://sickfestival.com/news/opportunity-join-our-board/

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10 Oct

Today is World Mental Health Day and we wanted to take this opportunity to share a video explaining more about our current project MINDGAMES.

If you're age 16-30 and not in education or employment, find out more or get involved, contact Grace: grace@sickfestival.com

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SICK Festival

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Today is World Mental Health Day and we wanted to take this opportunity to talk about our current project MINDGAMES. In this short video, we look at how Games Design can be used as a tool to explore and deal with mental health, discuss the positive impact the programme is having and what you can expect if you come down to Harpurhey Neighbourhood Project - The Centre and get involved.If you're age 16-30 and not in education or employment, find out more or get involved, contact Grace: grace@sickfestival.comThanks so much to Grace Harvey, Mikey Wools, Courtney Hayles (CourtsWrites), John Cooper, Stacey Wearmouth for taking the time to speak to us.This project was made possible by funding from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Greater Manchester Combined Authority) and Arts Council England (Arts Council England). ... See MoreSee Less

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