Quays Culture’s first Open Meeting takes place on Wednesday 7 October at Nell’s MediaCity, inviting people to find out more about Waves, its new 2027 programme, and help shape what’s to come.

The team is reimagining Lightwaves, which has lit up Salford Quays and MediaCity since 2015, as a season of light, sound, water and darkness.

The drop-in event offers an opportunity to share ideas, pitch projects and make connections. Members of the public, artists, musicians, performers and technologists are all welcome.