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Old is Gold: Magazine Launch Party

Old is Gold: Magazine Launch Party

Join Cultureword & Samajh My Gal for a desi launch party you won't forget! ✨

Celebrate the launch of Samajh My Gal‘s new magazine Almost Ours with golden oldie desi music, poetry readings & more!

The evening includes a good mix of:

  • An engaging, curated open mic & panel discussion with some of our contributors
  • Live DJ set with curated, nostalgic Desi music
  • Mehndi (henna) artist
  • Games
  • Food
  • Lots and lots of networking!
  • A memory wall that grows through the night

Open to all. Free entry

What

Book Launch Networking Oldham Performance Open Mic Night

When

Friday 16 October18:00 - 21:00

Where

Billingtons

Open Mic Night Tammie's Lounge

In Our Words: A South Asian poetry open mic

In Our Words: A South Asian poetry open mic

An afternoon of South Asian poetry and spoken word with Samajh My Gal and Cultureword

Join us for an afternoon of South Asian poetry and spoken word with Samajh My Gal and Cultureword, communities rooted in voice, storytelling, and connection.

Local poets will share original work exploring cultural heritage and identity, offering honest, personal reflections on life shaped between places and generations. This is a welcoming space to listen, reflect, and be part of a shared creative, South Asian community.

Open to all, with chai and samosas available to enjoy.

What

Networking Open Mic Night

When

Saturday 04 July14:00 - 16:30

Where

Tammie's Lounge

Networking Chuck Gallery

Cultureword Writers’ Salon

Cultureword Writers’ Salon

Get the inside scoop on 'Becoming a Writer' plus networking, food and performances. Open to all.

Refine your creative practice at this special event. Cultureword’s Pete Kalu will be in conversation with Dr Muli Amaye for the launch of ‘The Black Writers’ Toolbox’ Followed by evening reveries with food and networking.

+ We will be bidding farewell to longstanding CEO Pete who is leaving Cultureword after an outstanding 30+ years supporting writers across the North-West.

What

Networking Performance Talk Open Mic Night

When

Thursday 19 March18:00 - 21:00

Where

Chuck Gallery

Festival 1853 Studios

Oldham Writing Festival

Oldham Writing Festival

Develop your practice, broaden your network and enjoy the local creative scene!

If you’re passionate about creative writing don’t miss Oldham Writing Fest!

Free and open to all writing enthusiasts, the day will feature performances, a prose writing workshop and an open mic🎤

What

Networking Performance Workshop Festival Open Mic Night

When

Saturday 21 February11:30 - 16:00

Where

1853 Studios

Open Mic Night 1853 Studios

NOURISH: Workshop & Open Mic

NOURISH: Workshop & Open Mic

Emerge from the darkness at NOURISH: A creative writing workshop, followed by an open mic.

Join us at the inspiring 1853 Studios for a cosy evening of writing and performance, facilitated by Ella Otomewo.

What

Workshop Open Mic Night

When

Thursday 05 February18:00 - 20:00

Where

1853 Studios

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