Manchester transforms for global skateboarding event with adidas and Factory International

Adidas Skateboarding and Factory International have announced the launch of Build Manchester, a twelve-day global skateboarding event kicking off on the 27th of July – 8^th of August at Aviva studios.

Build Manchester will see the outside spaces of Aviva Studios temporarily transformed into a custom-built skate plaza that will host free activities, in collaboration with Manchester’s most influential skate communities.

Build Manchester

Activities include open-to-all skate contests, skate schools, product launches, exhibitions, film premieres and workshops as well as the chance to see adidas’ global team riders including the likes of Blondey McCoy, Jarrad Carlin, and Nikolai Piombo.

What’s happening at Build Manchester?

Saturday 27^th July: Opening Celebration

Join adidas and their Global Skate Team for the opening of Build Manchester. An evening celebration that will feature:

Skate Jam in collaboration with adidas Global Team Riders including Blondey, Jarrad Carlin, Tom Snape, Nikolai Piombo, Gabriel Summers, Dan Fisher,and more!

Best Trick Competitions with opportunities to win special prizes

Outdoor BBQ serving up food and drinks

Live DJ sets by Rory Milanes and James Edson (PWBC)

Date: Saturday 27th July, 16:00 – 22:00. Entry is free on a first come, first serve basis.

Bring your board to skate the custom-built plaza or come down to watch the action. Entry is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information click here

Saturday 27th July – Saturday 3rd August: adidas Note Skate School 

Note skate shop, which has been influencing Manchester’s skate culture since 1999, brings their free skate school to Aviva Studios as part of Build Manchester.

Join Note x Northern Rolling for an introduction to skate plaza environments and their features. Along with the Northern Rolling team, local pro skaters will attend sessions to showcase and give tips on specific tricks and other aspects of the sport and culture such as skate filming and photographing, answering any questions you may have.

Date: Saturday 27th July – Saturday 3rd August from 16:00 – 22:00. You must book for this event. Beginners can book here and progression can book here

Weekdays 30th July – 8th August: Skate Sessions by ProjektsMcr

ProjektsMcr, a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society is excited to offer free coaching with adidas Skate at Aviva Studios this Summer.

The community, whose goal is to make skateboarding accessible to all, has a team of experienced team coaches who will teach,  and guide all ages (6+) and all abilities at this awesome purpose-built skatepark.

Whether you’ve never set foot on a board before or want to learn some new tricks, the Projekts Crew is here for you. The team will host three, one-hour long tailored sessions each day. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.

Dates: 30th July – 2nd August (Tues – Fri) & 6th Aug – 8th Aug (Tues – Thursday) from 10:00 – 14:00. Booking is essential. Beginners can book here, Intermediate booking click here and for advanced booking please click here here

Tuesday 30^th July: Gooseside DIY Curb Building Workshop

On Tuesday 30^th July, adidas will host a Curb Building Workshop in collaboration with Gooseside DIY, a self-built skatepark community that promotes reclaiming space for skateboarding and leisure in the city.

Guests are invited to come and learn how to build a slappy curb and assemble moulds, pour concrete and achieve a smooth finish – the skills needed to build more curbs at home and kick-start personal skate projects.

The mobile custom builds will remain in the space, open to use by the public and the local skate community. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential

Date: Tuesday, July 30th from 16:00 – 21:00. Booking is essential. You can book by clicking here

Thursday 1st August: adidas Team Demo & Wear Test

The ‘Build – Team Tour’ hosted by adidas Skateboarding, will continue in Manchester with an exciting Skate Demo featuring live DJs, giveaways, and competitions. Skaters will be challenged to skate the purpose-built obstacles and structures for a chance to win exciting prizes.

Following the event, the mobile custom builds will remain in the space, open to use by the public and the local skate community.

Date: Thursday 1st August, 18:00 – 21:00. This event is free on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information click here.

Thursday August 8th: Note Store’s 25th Birthday Celebration

adidas Skateboarding and Note, the hub of Manchester’s skate culture since 1999, have teamed up to celebrate its 25th Birthday at Aviva Studios.

Attendees can expect open-to-all skate contests, product prizes, screen-print workshops, a Manchester Skate-inspired exhibition as well as the chance to see adidas’ global team riders skate the plaza.

Date: Thursday, August 8th from 16:00 – 22:00. This event is free to attend on a first come, first serve basis. For more information please click here.

Don’t miss the chance to see adidas global team riders skate the plaza and participate in various events celebrating skate culture. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just starting out, Build Manchester has something for everyone.

For more information and to book your sessions, please click here