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🎤

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What

Networking Performance Workshop Festival Open Mic Night

When

Saturday 21 February11:30 - 16:00

Where

1853 Studios

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

Performance 1853 Studios

Oldham Poetry Night

Oldham Poetry Night

Celebrate the launch of Oldham Poetry Magazine Issue 1 with powerful performances and a chance to grab your copy!

Step into a night of playful language, creative expression, and community as we launch Issue 1 of the Oldham Poetry Magazine, themed around PLAY 🪀

✨ What to Expect:

  • Live performances from a diverse range of poets and spoken word artists
  • A chance to grab your copy of the brand new Oldham Poetry Magazine
  • Networking with local creatives, writers, and poetry lovers
  • Refreshments to keep the energy flowing
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What

Book Launch Performance

When

Thursday 16 October18:00 - 20:00

Where

1853 Studios

Book Launch Manchester Poetry Library

‘Soul Remains’ Book Launch

‘Soul Remains’ Book Launch

Join us for the launch event of Firoozeh Fouzoni's new poetry collection 'Soul Remains'

Cultureword is delighted to publish Firoozeh Fozouni’s latest poetry collection Soul Remains. Firoozeh’s poetry brings together and explores the kaleidoscope of memories and experiences that come with finding oneself in a new language and culture.

Join us for the launch event at Manchester Poetry Library will featuring readings and an In Conversation with fellow poets Ruth Awolola and Liz Gibson.

 

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What

Book Launch Performance

When

Thursday 09 October18:00 - 19:30

Where

Manchester Poetry Library

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