Tell us what you thought
Thank you for a fantastic trail!
Music for the Senses was an amazing celebration of Manchester’s music heritage and we want to know what you think about the trail.
Completed questionnaires will be entered into a prize draw to win an Amazon gift voucher plus a unique guitar artwork from the trail.
Exhibition and Auction
Proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund, helping to support local grassroots artists.
See all guitar artworks displayed together for the first and only time at the People’s History Museum on 6-7 and 10-14 September.
Read more about over 80 incredible artworks on the trail, all inspired by Manchester’s people, places, moments and instruments. Pick up a map from our five hubs.
An art arrangement for a musical city
Manchester is the place for music, and this summer, while the city celebrated an incredible line up of musical talent, Wild in Art – the team behind the award-winning Bee in the City – took over the streets with a brand new art trail, Music for the Senses: an art arrangement for a musical city.
Created in collaboration with Manchester City Council, the trail ran from 7 July – 31 August 2025.
The trail featured 48 guitar artworks, 9 musician-donated guitars, 4 brand new murals, 2 show-stopping installations and lots more that all celebrate the people, places, moments and instruments of Manchester’s music scene.
Event Dates
The Trail
7 July – 31 August
Manchester City Centre
Last chance to buy a guitar
Some of our lots didn’t meet the reserve during the live auction on Friday 12 September so we’ve made them available in a special timed auction which will close at 7pm on Friday 19 September.
If you missed out first time around, this is your chance to own a unique piece of art!
Please bid generously as proceeds will go to the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund, managed by charity partner Forever Manchester.
An art arrangement for a musical city.
“Manchester has always been the place for music, and the time is now, as 2025 is set to become another landmark moment in the city’s rich musical history.” Ben Reed, Head of Creative Development, Wild in Art
Our Sponsors & Partners
A message from Wild in Art
We’re delighted to be back in Manchester, Wild in Art’s home city!
Music for the Senses is a slight departure from our traditional sculpture trails – it’s our first ever guitar trail and we’ve loved working with so many talented artists to repurpose musical instruments into stunning works of art.
It’s also a real pleasure to highlight Manchester’s iconic music inspired artwork as part of the trail, alongside unveiling four brand new murals, created by some of the very best street artists in the business.
We are particularly grateful for the support we have received from Manchester City Council and huge thanks must go to everyone who has supported us; our sponsors, artists, musicians, venues and, of course, all those who have donated guitars to be part of the project.
We very much hope you will enjoy exploring the trail!
Reminder to complete our feedback survey by Monday 13 October and be in with the chance to win a uniquely decorated guitar from the Music for the Senses trail and a £100 Amazon voucher 🎸
Music for the Senses was an amazing celebration of Manchester’s music heritage and we want to know if you enjoyed discovering the guitar art, murals and music-inspired installations around the city during the summer.
As a thank you (and with your permission), completed questionnaires will be entered in to a prize draw. The winner will receive:
• A uniquely decorated guitar from the trail – ‘Music in the Heart of Manchester’ which was created by artists Phillippa and Rachael Corcutt
• PLUS a £100 Amazon Gift Voucher
Complete the survey: https://form.jotform.com/252538203770051 (link in bio)
@wildinart @manchestercitycouncil @4evermanchester
#MusicForTheSenses
Reminder to complete our feedback survey by Monday 13 October and be in with the chance to win a uniquely decorated guitar from the Music for the Senses trail and a £100 Amazon voucher 🎸
Music for the Senses was an amazing celebration of Manchester’s music heritage and we want to know if you enjoyed discovering the guitar art, murals and music-inspired installations around the city during the summer.
As a thank you (and with your permission), completed questionnaires will be entered in to a prize draw. The winner will receive:
• A uniquely decorated guitar from the trail – ‘Music in the Heart of Manchester’ which was created by artists Phillippa and Rachael Corcutt
• PLUS a £100 Amazon Gift Voucher
Complete the survey: https://form.jotform.com/252538203770051 (link in bio)
@wildinart @manchestercitycouncil @4evermanchester
#MusicForTheSenses
🎸 Chance to win a uniquely decorated guitar from the trail and an Amazon voucher – tell us what you think!
The Music for the Senses art trail was an amazing celebration of Manchester’s music heritage and we want to know if you enjoyed discovering the guitar art, murals and music-inspired installations around the city during the summer.
As a thank you (and with your permission), completed questionnaires will be entered in to a prize draw. The winner will receive:
• A uniquely decorated guitar from the trail – ‘Music in the Heart of Manchester’ which was created by artists Phillippa and Rachael Corcutt.
• PLUS a £100 Amazon Gift Voucher
Complete the survey – link in bio 🔗
#MusicForTheSenses
🎸 Chance to win a uniquely decorated guitar from the trail and an Amazon voucher – tell us what you think!
The Music for the Senses art trail was an amazing celebration of Manchester’s music heritage and we want to know if you enjoyed discovering the guitar art, murals and music-inspired installations around the city during the summer.
As a thank you (and with your permission), completed questionnaires will be entered in to a prize draw. The winner will receive:
• A uniquely decorated guitar from the trail – ‘Music in the Heart of Manchester’ which was created by artists Phillippa and Rachael Corcutt.
• PLUS a £100 Amazon Gift Voucher
Complete the survey – link in bio 🔗
#MusicForTheSenses
A big thank you to everyone who has given us feedback about the Music for the Senses art trail.
If you`ve not yet managed to complete our survey, there is still time to tell us what you think. Just head to the link in our bio if you enjoyed discovering the guitar art, murals and music-inspired installations in Manchester this summer.
As a thank you (and with your permission), all completed questionnaires will be entered in to a prize draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher.
Thank you for your support! 🎸
A big thank you to everyone who has given us feedback about the Music for the Senses art trail.
If you`ve not yet managed to complete our survey, there is still time to tell us what you think. Just head to the link in our bio if you enjoyed discovering the guitar art, murals and music-inspired installations in Manchester this summer.
As a thank you (and with your permission), all completed questionnaires will be entered in to a prize draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher.
Thank you for your support! 🎸
We are thrilled to share that Music for the Senses has been shortlisted for Leading Live Event of the Year at this year’s prestigious This Is Manchester Awards!
Music for the Senses wouldn`t have been possible without the support of Manchester City Council, our partners and sponsors, charity partner Forever Manchester, host venues, our talented artists, schools and community groups who joined our Design a Guitar Competition, everyone who kindly donated guitars, and of course our amazing Wild in Art team who brought it all to life.
Thank you! 🎸
@thisismcrawards
We are thrilled to share that Music for the Senses has been shortlisted for Leading Live Event of the Year at this year’s prestigious This Is Manchester Awards!
Music for the Senses wouldn`t have been possible without the support of Manchester City Council, our partners and sponsors, charity partner Forever Manchester, host venues, our talented artists, schools and community groups who joined our Design a Guitar Competition, everyone who kindly donated guitars, and of course our amazing Wild in Art team who brought it all to life.
Thank you! 🎸
@thisismcrawards
If you explored Music for the Senses this summer, we`d love to hear from you! 🎸
As a thank you (and with your permission), completed questionnaires will be entered in to a prize draw to win a £100 Amazon Gift Voucher.
Share your trail feedback: musicforthesenses.co.uk/evaluation (link in bio)
@wildinart | @manchestercitycouncil | @4evermanchester
#MusicForTheSenses
If you explored Music for the Senses this summer, we`d love to hear from you! 🎸
As a thank you (and with your permission), completed questionnaires will be entered in to a prize draw to win a £100 Amazon Gift Voucher.
Share your trail feedback: musicforthesenses.co.uk/evaluation (link in bio)
@wildinart | @manchestercitycouncil | @4evermanchester
#MusicForTheSenses
ENDING TOMORROW – Last chance to buy a guitar! 🎸
Some of our lots didn’t meet the reserve during the live auction on Friday 12 September so we’ve made them available in a special timed auction which will close at 7pm on Friday 19 September.
If you missed out first time around, this is your chance to own a unique piece of art!
Please bid generously as proceeds will go to the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund, managed by charity partner @4evermanchester.
musicforthesenses.co.uk/auction (link in bio)
#MusicForTheSenses
ENDING TOMORROW – Last chance to buy a guitar! 🎸
Some of our lots didn’t meet the reserve during the live auction on Friday 12 September so we’ve made them available in a special timed auction which will close at 7pm on Friday 19 September.
If you missed out first time around, this is your chance to own a unique piece of art!
Please bid generously as proceeds will go to the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund, managed by charity partner @4evermanchester.
musicforthesenses.co.uk/auction (link in bio)
#MusicForTheSenses
Last chance to buy a guitar! 🎸
Some of our lots didn’t meet the reserve during the live auction on Friday 12 September so we’ve made them available in a special timed auction which will close at 7pm on Friday 19 September.
If you missed out first time around, this is your chance to own a unique piece of art!
Please bid generously as proceeds will go to the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund, managed by charity partner @4evermanchester.
#MusicForTheSenses
Last chance to buy a guitar! 🎸
Some of our lots didn’t meet the reserve during the live auction on Friday 12 September so we’ve made them available in a special timed auction which will close at 7pm on Friday 19 September.
If you missed out first time around, this is your chance to own a unique piece of art!
Please bid generously as proceeds will go to the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund, managed by charity partner @4evermanchester.
#MusicForTheSenses
This is the final weekend to see our Exhibition (Sat 13th – Sun 14th) before the guitars head off to their new homes following last night’s auction 🎸
Book your time slot tickets or walk in on the day at the People`s History Museum, Manchester 🎟️ musicforthesenses.co.uk/exhibition (link in bio)
@phmmcr @wildinart @4evermanchester
#MusicForTheSenses
This is the final weekend to see our Exhibition (Sat 13th – Sun 14th) before the guitars head off to their new homes following last night’s auction 🎸
Book your time slot tickets or walk in on the day at the People`s History Museum, Manchester 🎟️ musicforthesenses.co.uk/exhibition (link in bio)
@phmmcr @wildinart @4evermanchester
#MusicForTheSenses
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