Northerner | writer | producer | broadcaster | creative consultant | freelance everything | occasional user | FRSA | Trustee UNESCO @MCRCityofLit
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Just ten more days to apply for the role of Chair of @MCRCityofLit, to lead a growing international literature organisation staffed by wonderful people doing exceptional things and play your part in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network #artsjobs manchestercityofliterature.c…
As part of the excellent #FestivalofLibraries this week I'll be chatting to Christopher Eccleston at Stockport Library - my old alma mater - about his brilliant, storied career and how he's been supported and inspired by libraries. manchestercityofliterature.c…
On Monday I'll be in conversation with the legend that is @DoonMacKichan about her memoir Lady Parts, a hilarious, brilliant and absolutely infuriating examination of the cultural limitations placed on women through the lens of showbiz #comedy #feminism manchesterliteraturefestival…
I'll be sitting down to talk to Thurston Moore on Friday night and I am totally cool about it.
We can’t wait to welcome guitarist, songwriter & now memoirist Thurston Moore @nowjazznow this Friday 17 Nov at Central Library to discuss music, creativity & Sonic Youth. 🎸 🎤 Join us! 🎟️ manchesterliteraturefestival…
Manchester's Festival of Libraries is commissioning new work across multiple art forms. If you are an artist making work in, with, and for your community come and be part of the programme. Deadline is 21 July. manchestercityofliterature.c…
Last week I heard @laurenlaverne say, 'Fail we may, sail we must' in response to some minor techy issues on @BBC6Music and it's got into my bones. Never heard it before. The right aphorism at the right time can be such a gift ⛵️
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The much anticipated ‘Sector Vision’ from UK Government & @CreativeIndsUK has been published today
You can read it in full here👇🏾
Ambitious plans to grow the economy and boost creative industries - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/news/ambit…
This level of planning is giving me a nervo. It doesn't feel like long ago that I showed up with absolutely nothing and my pal handed me a sparkly cape and off we went. That year I slept in a tipi, a van and a caravan, none of which belonged to me.
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So pleased to see that the brilliant @ourplaceearth is heading to Hanoi as part of the @BritishCouncil UK/Vietnam season in Autumn themed on climate, environment and shared heritage #UKVNSeason
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A joy to see how @MCRCityofLit #FestivalofLibraries programme has grown this year. One of many highlights will be this new production by the always brilliant @QtineMcr that sees three generations of women reclaim the city at night.
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NEW EVENT!
Join us on Wed 10th Nov when we celebrate the launch of THE FALLING THREAD - the stunning debut from Adam O’Riordan set in 1890s Manchester. Adam with be in conversation with host @ktpop.
Tickets are £3 or free for @McrWritingSchl students: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-falli… – at Manchester, England
This wildly-miscast-but-very-up-my-street TV programme is coloured by the pain of losing my gold lamé Halston dress at Glastonbury in 2011. Almost our ten year anniversary. RIP disco.
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We're bringing people together in Manchester to stand with @ReclaimTS for a virtual vigil at 6pm Sat, 13th March. Support women's human right to safety on our streets as we remember Sarah & all of the women who face violence every day #ReclaimTheseStreets
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If you’re a freelancer working in the culture/arts sector and have lost work due to Covid-19, cash support is available. The Cultural Hardship Fund for Freelancers is still taking applications until the end of the week. You can read more and apply here: manchester.gov.uk/chff
Great opportunity here for a creative producer to work with us at @MCRCityofLit on the Festival of Libraries.
📌 An experienced Creative Producer to work on the inaugural FESTIVAL OF LIBRARIES happening between 9th and 13th June this year. This five day event will be a celebration of the libraries of all Manchester!
Deadline: 8th March 12pm
Fee: £10,000
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Heartening to see some good freelance opportunities coming up in Manchester. Good little writing gig here 👇
Call out: I’m building a pool of freelance arts & culture writers in #Manchester / NW to commission editorial from for @MIFestival. I esp want to hear from writers from marginalised identities. Pls email your areas of interest & clippings to charlotte.gush@mif.co.uk
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