One of the most popular science festivals in the UK is set to make its return to Manchester this October, for the first time since 2018.
Manchester Science Festival is an eight-day-long series of events, exhibitions and experiences, all aimed at answering the question ‘What does the future hold for humanity?’.
The packed programme, which is produced by the Science and Industry Museum, will see events such as a “cosmic dance experience” and a headline exhibition titled ‘Turn It Up: The power of music,’ described as a “multi-sensory, hands-on exhibition” which illustrates the way that science and technology open up new avenues in music. READ MORE: Chorlton favourite The Lead Station to close on Tuesdays due to chef shortage 'caused by Brexit' The “cosmic dance experience” is a partnership with the European Space Agency, and will aim to create the first dance in space.
Choreographer Corey Baker is working to create a dance routine performed by astronauts, and festivalgoers will be able to take part against a stunning backdrop as avatar dancers to see how their bodies would move in space.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk