Creatives, Students, and Visionaries from all over the North – West are invited to get involved in the Ultimate bucket hat competition!
We’re thrilled to announce HATS OFF!!!, a one-of-a-kind competition that invites the entire North West to unleash their creativity and design an iconic bucket hat! Whether you’re a university lecturer, student, artist, designer, or just love making things, this is your chance to shine.
What’s it all about?
The Yard Manchester, in collaboration with The Yard Atelier CIC and renowned local bag designer Edward De Lacy, is calling on you to design and create a bold, unique, and outlandish bucket hat using a pattern provided by Edward himself. The wilder and funkier, the better!
How does it work?
Download the PDF pattern and exclusive short video from Edward De Lacey, showing how to construct your bucket hat.
Take your time crafting your masterpiece, but make sure it’s posted or dropped off at The Yard Manchester by 11 AM on June 30, 2025.
Only physical bucket hats can be entered into the auction and raffle
Hats can be constructed in any manner you choose. Digital applications will not be accepted.
All hats will be showcased at The Yard MCR on July 11, 2025, from 12 PM to 5 PM, followed by an incredible DJ lineup from 7 PM to late!
Why take part?
Not only will your hat be exhibited, but every submission will also enter you into an amazing raffle with incredible prizes, including:
– Star Prize: tickets to see Oasis at Wembley & one night’s free accommodation!
– Oasis merch including numbered limited edition colour vinyls (Valued £80 – £250 each)
– £150, £100 & £50 bar vouchers
And many more exciting prizes!
And that’s not all hats will be auctioned off, with 50% of the proceeds donated to The Christie Foundation Trust and 50% going to support The Yard Atelier, helping us continue our mission supporting emerging fashion talent from the local area.
