Manchester Day 2015: Game On! Deadline to apply to take part extended to 9 Feb

Manchester Day: Game On! will celebrate leisure, play and Manchester's place in a global gaming world - Sunday 14 June will be playtime in the city.

From contemporary games technology to traditional street games, let's make our city a colourful playground of music, outdoor theatre and procession.

What does Game On! mean to you?
• Manchester in the 21st century – home of the National Graphene Institute, and the Sharp Project – once again emerging as a global leader in gaming, and technological research and development
• Manchester – one of the first cities to embrace modern leisure pursuits with pleasure gardens at Pomona and Belle Vue
• Manchester – world leader, world beater and national centre in sport

Get involved…
• Participate in the Manchester Day squares or as part of the parade. Groups can work together before the day itself and develop creative ideas inspired by the theme of Game On!
• Walk the Plank will give you professional support from an artist and a co-ordinator to develop your creative idea
• Some groups may play music, or already have costumes or a float that fit with the theme
• Some groups come together to create décor for the squares or a section of the parade co-ordinated by Walk the Plank
• Individuals, small groups or families can join larger groups, volunteer on the day or simply help out at Manchester Day’s creative hub: the WOW Workshop

For further information and to get involved, visit: http://manchesterday.co.uk/participate-perform/, or email: [email protected]

The deadline for groups to apply to take part has been extended to Monday 9 February 2015. The application form can be found attached.