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!

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.

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.

Check out MINDSCAPES 2021: amazing artworks plus online activities, exploring mental health and the environment, taking place in Manchester and The Netherlands.

Explore public artworks, online games, poetry on the streets and an interactive phone app, taking you through the streets, parks and stories of Moston & Harpurhey in north Manchester.