A showcase of the best Global Majority literature in the UK 🏆 This year’s conference is on Saturday 15th November in Oldham. Join us for a vibrant day of panels, networking, and evening entertainment.

Programme

Conference Hack Oldham

You Are the Scene (Panel Discussion)

You Are the Scene (Panel Discussion)

Spotlighting the vibrant and evolving creative community in Greater Oldham.

Panellists from across Oldham’s cultural sector will discuss creative opportunities in Oldham and the past successes of some of their inspiring projects. The panel will explore visibility, collaboration, and self-representation in building a thriving creative ecosystem, with speakers sharing personal journeys and collective efforts to amplify Global Majority voices in Oldham’s cultural landscape. 

Panellists: Najma Khalid, Jonathan McGrath, Karuna Mohandas, Faiza Awan  

Part of Cultureword’s National Black and Asian Writers Conference 2025

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What

Conference

When

Saturday 15 November12:00 - 13:00

Where

Hack Oldham

Book Launch Hack Oldham

‘Person Unlimited’ Book Launch with Dean Atta

‘Person Unlimited’ Book Launch with Dean Atta

As part of Cultureword’s Black and Asian Writers Conference 2025 Dean Atta is launching his non fiction debut Person Unlimited: An Ode to My Black Queer Body.

Dean is an award-winning Black British writer from London known for his heartfelt storytelling rooted in his Greek Cypriot and Jamaican heritage.

His YA novel The Black Flamingo won the Stonewall Book Award and was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and Jhalak Prize. 

What

Book Launch Conference

When

Saturday 15 November13:00 - 14:00

Where

Hack Oldham

Conference Hack Oldham

Crossing Lines – Interdisciplinary Queer Creatives (Panel)

Crossing Lines – Interdisciplinary Queer Creatives (Panel)

Bringing together queer multidisciplinary artists and writers this panel will explore the intersections of identity, creativity, and resistance. Expect a dynamic conversation highlighting how queer creators of colour are challenging genre boundaries and traditional narratives through innovative practices in literature, performance, visual art, and digital media.

Panellists: afshan d’souza lodhi, Dean Atta, Maz Hedgehog and mandla 

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What

Conference

When

Saturday 15 November14:00 - 15:00

Where

Hack Oldham

Talk Hack Oldham

How to Get Published (panel)

How to Get Published (panel)

Valuable tools and encouragement to help you bring your stories to the world.

This panel discussion will cover key steps in the publishing journey—from refining your manuscript and writing query letters to understanding traditional, independent, and self-publishing routes.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your work to the next level, this session will provide valuable tools and encouragement to help you bring your stories to the world.

Chaired by Anita Sethi, panellists include Joelle Owusu-Sekyere from #Merky Books, Rawan Mohamed from Peepal Tree Press, and Layla Mohammed from Cassava Republic Press. Plus Cultureword writer Marcia Hutchinson will share her journey from workshop attendee to multiple book deals!

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What

Talk Conference

When

Saturday 15 November15:15 - 16:15

Where

Hack Oldham

Talk Hack Oldham

‘Unlock Your Creativity’ with Roger Robinson

‘Unlock Your Creativity’ with Roger Robinson

Up your writing game with quality advice and insights in this talk. Open to all

In this invigorating talk globally recognised writer and performer Roger Robinson will explore creative habits, inspiration and how writers can approach their practice in new and productive ways. Not to be missed!

Part of Cultureword’s National Black and Asian Writers Conference 2025

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What

Talk Conference

When

Saturday 15 November16:30 - 17:30

Where

Hack Oldham

Performance Tammie's Lounge

Roger Robinson and Identity Live!

Roger Robinson and Identity Live!

Headline entertainment from one of the UK's foremost wordsmiths 🔥💯

Expect a scintillating set from this literary giant & winner of the T.S Eliot Prize 2019 and RSL Ondaatje Prize 2020. With support from Cultureword’s Global Majority writers collective Identity Live!

Part of Cultureword’s National Black and Asian Writers Conference 2025

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What

Performance Conference

When

Saturday 15 November19:00 - 21:00

Where

Tammie's Lounge

Key Information

Get your conference ticket for only ÂŁ10 – this includes access to all panels, entertainment and a delicious Nigerian meal 🍛

We have a limited number of free tickets available – please email admin@cultureword.org.uk to reserve one.

The daytime programme is taking place at Hack Oldham followed by food and entertainment and Tammie’s Lounge – a 3-minute walk away.

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