The festival in numbers
4007 20 participants in education sessions
213 231,598
new commissions
1/3 programme free!
performances
attendees
383 124% increase in international visitors from 2009
volunteers
What the papers said... “The Manchester International Festival – a triumph of bold commissioning if ever there was one.”
“Manchester has learnt in just two years what it has taken Edinburgh 62 to master.”
Peter Aspden, Financial Times, January, 2009
Pauline McLean, Newsnight, BBC Scotland, July 2009
“Like a love child of Performa, Humana and Coachella, MIF combines art, music, theater and live performance.” Michael Slenske, W Magazine, July 2011
Support the Festival - become a MIF Member or Pioneer As a supporter of the Manchester International Festival, you will enjoy a range of benefits and special events. You’ll also play a part in helping us deliver our innovative programme so we can continue to work with exceptional artists to create groundbreaking and original work, as well as supporting our extensive work with schools, young people and residents in Manchester.
“A festival like you’ve never seen before.” Rupert Christiansen, The Daily Telegraph
“In its third season, the biennial Manchester International Festival is cementing its status as Britain’s most innovative arts festival.” Dan Cairns, Sunday Times Culture, July 2011
MIF Member
MIF Pioneer
For £50 you’ll benefit from:
All of the Member benefits plus:
ticket booking* · Priority tickets for dress · Exclusive rehearsals brochure sent · MIF13 electronically on food & drink · Discount at Festival Pavilion MIF Member gift · Exclusive during the Festival MIF e-newsletters · Regular · MIF Member updates
Invitations to attend the MIF · Programme Press Launch
* Two tickets for each commission, subject to availability
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and Opening Night VIP Party with a guest Tickets for MIF commissions up to a specific value A dedicated Account Manager Tickets for dress rehearsals, previews and exclusive behind-the-scenes Festival events Named acknowledgement in the MIF Brochure, on the MIF website and at Festival Square (if so desired).
There are two levels of donation for 2013: £1,500+ and £5,000+. Joining our group of Festival Pioneers allows you to experience the 2013 Festival in a unique way, at the same time ensuring the continuation of our work through a meaningful financial donation. For details on how to become a MIF Member or Pioneer please visit: mif.co.uk/support-us
For more information about the Manchester International Festival, visit: mif.co.uk @visit_mcr | visitmanchester.com
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