Finding Zion is a month long festival of events taking place for 26th February—27th March 2010. All events take place in and around Zion Arts Centre, Hulme. Finding Zion is curated by music collective Single Cell.

More Information www.singlecell.co.uk twitter.com/single_cell
findingzion [at] singlecell.co.uk
0161 226 1912.
Find us
Critical Mass comes
to Hulme
18:00—00:00
Friday 26th February
Mass bike ride through Manchester followed by party at Zion Arts Centre including The Spokes Bicycle Dance Troupe, Pedal Powered Soundsystem, DJ's including Sir Robin from Longshot playing reggae and 2 step, amazing bands and delicious food.

Where
Meet at the Central Library at 6pm for the ride and 7pm at Zion Arts Centre for the after-ride party.
Get involved
Bring a bike, wear orange, free bike valet parking at Zion
Cost
Ride— free.
Party— suggested donation £3 Organised by Manchester Critical Mass
People's History of Hulme
13:00
Sunday 7th March
Create a fantasy map and embark on a metaphysical treasure hunt, discovering performers, musicians, and random surprises on this pyschogeographic tour of Hulme exploring politics, regeneration & myth.

Where
Meet at 1pm at Kim By the Sea, Old Birley Street M15 5RF
Get involved
The People's History of Hulme is suitable for people of all ages, some gentle walking outdoors is required so dress for the weather.
Cost
Free of charge Organised by the Loiterers Resistance Movement
For Folk's Sake
20:00
Thursday 18th March
The very best in folk music and spoken word featuring Little Red Rabbit's Anna Kashfi, fresh from the release of their latest album, Survival (www.annakashfi.co.uk) plus performance poet, Mab Jones (www.mabjones.webs.com) plus special guests Honeyfeet.

Where
Theatre space at Zion Arts Centre.
Cost
£3 (available on night or in advance from venue) Organised by For Folk's Sake
noiZ@Zion
Workshop 14:00—17:00,
Performance 18:00—20:00,
Saturday 20th March
An incredible opportunity for MCs, DJs and spoken word artists to collaborate with experimental electronica musicians. An afternoon workshop with music facilitators followed by an evening performance before a select crowd. All ages, all abilities welcome.

Where
Various spaces at Zion Arts Centre.
Get involved
All noise-makers, word-shapers, beat-breakers and soundscapers! Avant-garde electro pioneers come forth! Whatever your skills sign up.
Cost
Free but registration for the workshop is essential. Register at findingzion[at]singlecell.co.uk
People's Kitchen Meal and Hulme Film Night
18:00—23:00
Tuesday 23rd March
A delicious communal meal* cooked
on site by volunteers from that Hulme institution, People's Kitchen. Followed by a selection of short films depicting the cultural history of Hulme, exploring issues such as politics, parties, housing and immigration, with guest speakers.

Where
Gallery space at Zion Arts Centre
Get involved
Contact us here to book a place at the table or if you have film footage of Hulme you want to share.
Cost
Suggested donation £3 Organised by People's Kitchen of Bentley House TARA, Clearer Channel & Single Cell Collective

*All dietary requirements catered for on request, food is vegan and where possible organic
Hulme Busking
12:00—19:00
Saturday 27th March
The Finding Zion festival culminates with a day when Hulme reveals its true musical creativity. Featuring musical performances in spaces all around Hulme. Look out for some surprise acts in some unusual locations. The day ends with special performances from 6pm-9pm at the Zion Arts Centre.

Where
Meet at midday in Hulme Park outside the Zion Arts Centre. Midday-6pm, various locations tbc around Hulme, 6pm-9pm Zion Arts Centre.
Get involved
Get in touch here if you are a musician who would like to play, would you like to suggest a location or even request a song.
Cost
Free of charge