Plus Minus Equals: The Block – a new artist-first open-air event series set to take place this summer at un:titled studio, Salford.
As part of the series, on Friday 11th September, Mancunian indie pop group Pale Waves will headline a special live show, ‘KISS ME IN MANCHESTER’, with support from further female and gender-diverse fronted acts including Crawlers, Nxdia, HotWax and more to be announced.
Every lineup of The Block is curated in direct collaboration with the artists themselves, shaped by their influences, taste, and the scenes that surround them.
From mid-afternoon into the evening, the site evolves into a full cultural environment. Daytime moments bring together food, independent brands, and local collectives, while the evening shifts into immersive live performances and DJ sets, supported by Plus Minus Equals’ visual creativity.
Ahead of the event, Pale Waves and The Block are looking to champion the next wave of talent with an open call for emerging local artists to perform at ‘KISS ME IN MANCHESTER’.
Taking place in front of 3,000 fans, the show will see one Greater Manchester-based artist selected to join the lineup alongside Pale Waves, with the band personally choosing the winning act.
The selected act will also receive a £1,000 performance fee. Tag your favourite band, artist or yourself on the Plus Minus Equals social post (live 5pm on Wednesday 15th July), and Plus Minus Equals will be in touch with how to apply.
