Lowry and MacFest due to host cultural musical performance in Salford

Pakistani and Moroccan performers will join a special musical concert at Salford’s Lowry theatre on Saturday July 1.

The festival organisers Macfest will pay homage to both the Pakistani and Moroccan culture with performers Pakistani Urooj Qawwal group and Moroccan Gwana Singers.

MacFest is a Muslim art and culture festival that runs over many months in the year where they celebrate “different genres” of art and culture. This year the team have had women, Ramadan and Eid-related festivals, with Eid-ul-Adha being the theme of this event in particular. Like many previous musical performances presented by Macfest, Lowry will be holding this one as well to celebrate the two groups’ culture.

Founder and curator of MacFest, Qaisra Shahraz said: “They will be performing their folk songs which gives a flavour of their heritage.

“Our intention is to celebrate, for this event, Muslim local singers and artists.”

Chief guest Tariq Wazir will be expected at the event and Matt Eams, the head of theatres, will be hosting and introducing the show.

MacFest consists of a range of festivals all looking towards the same impactful message to celebrate culture and art in unity. MacFest has always been known for their vibrant and exciting festivals that can now be enjoyed both in-person and virtually like no other festival known.

Qaisra said: “We would love to welcome people and the idea behind it is not just Muslims can enjoy music, but also non-Muslims can come and enjoy the international music.

“The point is to celebrate diversity, like in Muslim communities.”

MACFEST 2023 MUSICAL PERFORMANCE IN LOWRY by Zainab

The groups will be singing in Urdu, Punjabi and Arabic, but English interpretations will be made for those who don’t speak these languages. The event will start at 6pm for 1 hour and 45 minutes with a short break between the two performances during which food will be provided by the Lowry canteen.

To have a listen to what sort of style of music the Pakistani urooj qawwali group have in store in July you can click below.

Mrs Shahraz also said: “We look forward to hosting this event to as many people as we possibly can, but tickets do get sold out quickly so make sure to hurry and join us.”

“The point is to celebrate diversity, like in Muslim communities.”

To pay a visit to the event, tickets can be purchased on Macfest’s Eventbrite. Each ticket costs £12, to see the extraordinary atmosphere and enjoyment of the Moroccan and Pakistani cultures.

For more information visit Macfest’s website, where a full brochure with all the festivals and their dates are on there.