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WATCH AGAIN - DAF's summer of art events 2021

Friday, 03 September 2021

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Available now to watch on-demand, our summer of free performances and a talk by poets, musicians, a painter and a collector. We presented a ...

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Performance by electro sound artist Vicky Clarke - September 1st 7pm free online

Thursday, 26 August 2021

Didsbury Arts Festival

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FREE online DAF event: One of Manchester's true innovators, sound and electronic media artist, Vicky Clarke, is an established international perf...

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July 1st - Mike Garry performed for DAF

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

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Live event 1st July - free

Poet Mike Garry performs live online for DAF - this Manchester poet has worked with John Cooper Clarke, New Order and Philip Glass. Mike will be perfo...

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Watch Manchester poet Afshan D’souza-Lodhi's performance for DAF

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Didsbury Arts Festival

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Did you miss it? Not a problem as we recorded it - click HERE A rising star in the UK spoken word scene, Afshan D'souza-Lodhi's debut poetry collectio...

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The Didsbury Big Bake

Wednesday, 17 February 2021

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Whisks at the ready to grab a slice of the action! To Celebrate Fair Trade fortnight February 22nd – 7th March, local chef Lisa Short from Food S...

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We are hiring - Festival Manager (p/t freelance)

Thursday, 17 December 2020

Didsbury Arts Festival

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Didsbury Arts Festival (DAF) is a biennial contemporary community art festival in Manchester. Festival dates June 25th to July 4th 2021. We require an...

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Enjoy free art online

Thursday, 02 April 2020

Didsbury Arts Festival

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Online art performances

During this time of restricted movement why not enjoy some free, high-quality art experiences online. CLICK on the below to watch. DAF will return in ...

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Watch free art online

Thursday, 02 April 2020

Didsbury Arts Festival

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During this period of restricted movement due to Covid-19 why not enjoy some free art online. DAF will be back in June 2021 but in the meantime stay h...

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2021 festival

Thursday, 13 February 2020

Didsbury Arts Festival

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Our next festival will be in June 2022 and we look forward to bringing you an exciting and creative range of events, exhibitions and perform...

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Past events: Je ne regrette rien!

Wednesday, 26 June 2019

Didsbury Arts Festival

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While legendary chanteuse, Edith Piaf, is celebrated as one of France's biggest international stars, much of her life is shrouded in mystery. To shed ...

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Afro-Cuban rhythms in the park

Wednesday, 26 June 2019

Didsbury Arts Festival

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Get ready for Afro-Cuban rhythms in the park One of the highlights of DAF 2019 will be the Curious Picnic in Didsbury Park with music by the unmissabl...

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BLOG POST: Sue Stern: The Child Who Spoke With Her Eyes

Friday, 24 May 2019

Didsbury Arts Festival

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Blog post The Child Who Spoke With Her Eyes, Sue Stern I'm delighted to be presenting once again at the wonderful Didsbury Arts Festival....

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Major sponsors announced for Didsbury Arts Festival 2019

Thursday, 28 March 2019

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Local companies answer the call to be curious! File Name: Major-sponsors-announced-for-DAF-20192 File Size: 136 kb Download File

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Become a Patron or Corporate Friend of DAF

Friday, 21 December 2018

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Help us to celebrate our 10th anniversary and secure DAF's future: As a DAF Patron or Corporate Friend enjoy benefits including: - An invitation ...

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Community Lantern Parade

Monday, 24 September 2018

Didsbury Arts Festival

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After a number of years organising and delivering the community lantern parade, DAF will be taking a step back this year as we look towards the planni...

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Transient Roots - Poetry Cycle

Friday, 28 July 2017

Didsbury Arts Festival

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Transient Roots was a poetic audio trail commisioned for DAF 2017 tracing the artists experience of growing up in care around Didsbury. 10 poems could...

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Celebrating great-tasting memories!

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Didsbury Arts Festival

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Celebrating great-tasting memories! Deborah Grace interviews Helen Jack of Food Sorcery Mention Christmas cake and I’m six years old again, wood...

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Music Video Promo Competition

Tuesday, 14 March 2017

Didsbury Arts Festival

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DAF 2017 Music Promo Competition Submit Your Entry Now! Entry to the competition is FREE DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL 5 JUNE! Didsbury Arts Festival and Ma...