# Snail-Shaped Music Halls Manchester Art Gallery Hosts JS Bach Chamber Theatre By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/js-bach-chamber-hall References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/07/js-bach-chamber-music-hall-by-zaha-hadid-architects/) & [zaha-hadid](http://www.zaha-hadid.com/) Famed architect Zaha Hadid has designed the JS Bach Chamber Music Hall which will be hosted by the [Manchester Art Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100000-seat-stadium). The Music Hall will house [live performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-bow-centre) in honour of the legendary composer. A beautiful [streamer-inspired fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-international-exhibition) wraps around the steel structure to appropriate enclose the stage and the audience while leaving room for entrance and exits. The sound is made beautiful by clear acrylic panels above the stage. The whole was designed for the Manchester International Festival that will go on until July 18th, 2009. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Snail-shaped Music Halls:** Opportunity to design innovative and visually stunning music venues using unique architectural shapes and materials. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Potential for architects to explore unconventional designs and materials for music halls and performance spaces. - **Performing Arts:** Opportunity to create immersive and one-of-a-kind experiences for music performances using innovative venue designs. - **Events and Festivals:** Opportunity to attract audiences and create buzz by hosting unique and visually captivating music venues at festivals and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restored British Music Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheppard-robson.md) - [Airborne Concert Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arka-nova.md) - [Trio Cuboid Music Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edward-and-joyce-linde-music-building.md) - [Performance Hall Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powell-hall.md) - [Mirrored Facade Concert Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jzef-wider-state-music-school.md) - [Lakeside Cultural Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-della-mus.md) - [Perorated Brickwork Music Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gong.md) - [Sweeping Culture Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-culture-and-art-centre.md) - [Floating Opera Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-della-musica.md)