![]() Incredible Edible Community Orchard, Incredible Edible Community Garden, Friends of Heaton Hall, Nest Theatre, Heaton Park Tramway, Manchester & District Beekeepers. There are 16 groups and projects who have already received funding from the 2019 Parklife Community Fund, plus the following Micro Grant contributions: The Micro Grants are distributed directly by Parklife, using a simpler application process to park user groups / local groups, and not through the local authorities who distribute the majority of the Community Fund. ![]() In Parklife’s 10 th Anniversary year, organisers set up the Micro Grants initiative for local groups who want to grow an idea or need a smaller amount of funding (up to £500), or don’t necessarily fall within the three Community Fund council’s constituencies or priorities, such as the Beekeepers in Heaton Park. ![]() Parklife 2019 raised more than £92,000 for beneficiaries, with the Micro Grant element now being distributed in June 2020. Funds are generated from contributions made at the festival by guest-list attendees and through festival tickets being donated to various charities for raffles and auctions. The fund is designed for the benefit of community groups and priority is given to groups and projects that utilise parks and open spaces. The Community Fund, run by Parklife, in cooperation with Manchester, Bury and Rochdale councils, is the result of the festival’s approach to partnership working with the three local authorities. Parklife are proud to announce that, for the first time, they are distributing Micro Grants to local community groups, a new initiative that was set up in 2019 – Parklife’s 10 th Anniversary year, as part of the festival’s Community Fund (now in its 4 th year). Within the first ten years of the first Parklife festival there have been headline performances from such music legends as Snoop Dogg, Liam Gallagher, The Chemical Brothers, Mark Ronson, George Ezra and The 1975.Last weekend (12th-14th June 2020) would have seen the return of Parklife 2020, but with the festival no longer taking place organisers are keen to keep the spirit of Parklife alive by continuing to support local organisations via its Community Fund. It attracts some of the biggest names and new emerging talent in the music industry onto its multiple stages.Ĭhill out zones, street food, bars and art installations are also available for entertainment, but there is no camping. The festival has developed a reputation for its diverse line-up. It began in 2010 at Platt Fields Park and moved to Heaton Park in 2012 where it has stayed each year. The annual Manchester festival headlines is best known for highlighting genres like hip hop, grime, pop, rock, club, dance and house. Those aged 17 and over can attend Heaton Park but under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. ![]() There is a fast-tracked entrance, luxury private restrooms, exclusive access to the Parklife Club and a selection of cocktails and street food available. VIP tickets get extra features in the festival including two private bars.
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