MANCHESTER, Music for the Senses auction, organised in aid of the Grassroots Music Fund, will now be held entirely online this Friday, 12 September, from 7 pm. This event aims to raise vital funds for emerging artists and the wider music community right here in Greater Manchester.
The Grassroots Music Fund, managed by Forever Manchester, is a crucial initiative that provides financial assistance to grassroots artists, helping them cover touring costs such as travel and food. By supporting these talented musicians, the fund also benefits the entire creative ecosystem—think sound technicians, videographers, and venues—making sure our local music scene is vibrant and sustainable for years to come. This kind of support is absolutely essential for emerging artists who often face significant financial challenges as they pursue their careers.
How to get involved:
Getting involved is easy! All you need to do is create an online bidding account with Wild in Art and register for the Music for the Senses auction at https://mfs.wildinartauctions.com/. Once you’re registered, you can browse the fantastic auction lots, choose the guitar you wish to bid on, and place your bids online.
And here’s a tip: bids placed in advance will be automatically administered during the live auction stream, which starts at 7 pm on Friday, 12 September 2025. You can log in and watch the live stream to see the auctioneer selling the lots and get a real-time feed of the current bids. You’ll also have the opportunity to increase your online bid as part of the live bidding on the night. It’s going to be a brilliant night!
Links to help:
Auction link: https://mfs.wildinartauctions.com/
Video about the fund:
Main Image by David Oates