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FutureEverything: Smoke Signals Sessions ft. Sara Lowes

To celebrate the world premiere of Ed Carter & David Cranmer’s new work Smoke Signals, FutureEverything invites a series of musicians to create unique, one-off performances in response to this haunting sonic and visual installation. Sara Lowes is a musician and composer from the North East of England, currently based in Manchester UK. Lowes has worked as a touring and recording session musician and backing vocalist for acts including King Creosote, Jim Noir, Tindersticks, Jens Lekman and Daniel Johnston as well as supporting Coldplay on their European and North American tour during her 18-month stint as keyboard player and backing vocalist for Marina and the Diamonds. Please note that the work emits smoke and is in a darkened room. Although the space is ventilated, viewing of the work may not suitable for those with respiratory problems. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free entry. Festival Pass Holders will be given priority entry.