• One Mic Stand is Back!

    Manchester’s favourite slam is back on Wednesday 21st May at the incredible Blues Kitchen and applications are open until the 7th May. A night of music and spoken word with Special Guest headliners.

    Don’t miss your chance to wow industry judges and win a cash prize!

  • Words First Talent Development Scheme 2025

    We have partnered with ‘Contains Strong Language’, the BBC’s festival of poetry and performance, to find the best emerging spoken word performers in the UK. Whatever your influences, lyricism, rap or hip hop, we want to know about you.

    The deadline for entries is Monday 12th May.

  • Be Part of History: The Pan-African Legacy Project

    In partnership with the Imperial War Museum and Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Archive.

    We’re calling on regirants and alumni from all backgrounds to join a project celebrating 80 years since the historic Pan-African Congress in Manchester.

Upcoming Events

Our artist facilitators, experienced, empathetic, and confident in their craft, provide opportunities for connection and engagement with other aspiring young writers in the community.

For facilitators to deliver community projects, in schools and more, get in touch via our Contact Us page.