News & Updates August 17, 2026 Cultureword

Spend 20 minutes with 20 Literary Stars⚡

Watch new interview series Cultureword 20/20 for bold honest insights from Manchester's creatives

News & Updates July 27, 2026 Cultureword

“More representation, more celebration and more spotlighting” An update from our Creative Ambassador Ayman

Hi! I’m Ayman, a 22-year-old Creative Director, who runs her own creative magazine for dual-heritage South...

News & Updates July 3, 2026 Cultureword

Cultureword is delighted to announce the appointment of Nii Ayikwei Parkes as our new Chief Executive.

Poetry February 24, 2026 Cultureword

Read the winning entries to Cultureword's Stand Up! competition

News & Updates December 3, 2025 Cultureword

We are delighted to launch Saddle Stories, a new audio anthology capturing Mancunians’ experiences of cycling....

News & Updates October 15, 2025 Ella Otomewo

All the writers featured on this map live, work, or have a connection to Oldham. Manchester...

News & Updates October 7, 2025 Ella Otomewo

My first venture into Commonword Cultureword was inspired by a spontaneous open mic. Propelled into this...

Poetry September 17, 2025 Cultureword

Cultureword is thrilled to elevate the voices of Manchester’s literary talent in our latest books.

News & Updates September 3, 2025 Ella Otomewo

Each month, we are sharing opportunities and events going on outside of Cultureword that we hope...

Poetry May 26, 2025 Cultureword

Cultureword Green Poet in Residence ajae has created a stunning mini-collection featuring four new poems and...

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