Art Battle Manchester XVIII - Next Stop Freight Island

The runaway train that is Art Battle Manchester will stop next at Escape to Freight Island. In the remains of Mayfield Railway Station, the new music, arts, food and culture venue has fast become Manchester's premier entertainment space. Art Battle Manchester will turn this hugely popular urban playground into Paint Island for one evening only.

Since it started in 2013, Art Battle Manchester has delivered 18 sold-out events across the city, never using the same venue twice. They clearly have a penchant for bringing the off-beat lively event to stunning buildings, as recent venues include London Road Fire Station, Albert Hall, The Royal Exchange, Victoria Baths and an array of historic mills and warehouses.

Art Battle Manchester XVIII - Next Stop Freight Island will feature ten new fearless artists taking centre stage. A capacity crowd will watch painters, illustrators, tattooists and street artists go head-to-head in what has been described as the city's most energetic art event. With only 30 minutes to create a masterpiece - YOU will decide who is crowned Champion.