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Glad to be back talking how to resolve workplace conflicts and emotional complexity live on air today Oldham Community Radio 99.7fm/DAB/Device/Online with Mike Gill & Ian Wolstenholme and team🙏😌💯

🎭 What a year it has been at Oldham Coliseum 🎭 There’s been many unforgettable moments on and off stage around Oldham, 2025 has been powered by a truly incredible community. Thank you to our amazing team, touring companies, collaborators, artists, volunteers - and to our audiences, who make it all possible. 🫂 As we enter the new year, there’s plenty to be excited about. Our Spring Season is live on the website now, and A Christmas Fair is still running until 2 January — there’s time yet to join us! Here’s to a bold, proud and, creative 2026! ✨ #oldhamcoliseum #oldham #theatre #2026

Behind the scenes on our latest feature film, the slasher comedy with a twist "Scream Queen". Why so unusual? Because we worked with a social enterprise to allow people with no experience become cast and crew alongside professionals! It was all completely independent. Giving ordinary people the chance to be a part of a real feature film. We had plenty of inspiration for this smart elevated picture, from Friday 13th to Trading Places (!) This was literally one of the hardest films I've ever directed. The laughter was genuine, the blood and pain only temporary! And I guarantee nobody will see the film's outrageous plot twist coming! #indiefilm #filmmaking #behindthescenes @lucyryan_acts_up @emilyheyworthactor @laurabennett_80 @paulprestontv @andywynn_actor @emikyheyworyh #horrorcomedy

What a gift to have @rogerrobinsononline deliver our conference keynote, “Unlock Your Creativity"  🔓 ✨ 💭 A powerful call-to-action for every creative - urging us to own our craft, push our boundaries, and seize every opportunity Missed it? Listen at the link in our bio Thanks to @marxia1 and @ekuacreates for sharing the audio

Highlights of Cultureword's Black & Writers Conference 2025. Brilliant advice, moving readings...

As we approach the last few hours of the Black and Asian Writers Conference, we're taking the opportunity to look back on the last couple hours: How to Get Published Panel: Chair @anitasethi Joelle Owusu-Sekyere from @merkybooks Layla Mohammed from @cassavarepublicpress Rawan Mohamed from @peepaltreepress and Cultureword writer and published author @marxia1 Unlock Your Creativity with @rogerrobinsononline who shared tools and insights to deepen your creative practice. Join us at @tammies_lounge at 6pm for some food and the at 7pm for a special performance from Roger and readings from our collective, Identity Live. #cultureword

A huge thank you to our incredibly informative How to Get Published Panel! Our chair @anitasethi Joelle Owusu-Sekyere from @merkybooks Layla Mohammed from @cassavarepublicpress Rawan Mohamed from @peepaltreepress and Cultureword writer and published author @marxia1 We will be back very soon with Unlock Your Creativity with @rogerrobinsononline ! #cultureword

Don't miss @marxia1 sharing her journey from workshop attendee to published writer! ✒️ 📚 💭 Marcia will be speaking on the 'How to Get Published' panel at 3.15pm at @hack_oldham She will also be signing books at her stall in the Conference Book Bazaar alongside fellow writers @petekalu @deanatta @monizahossain and more!

Panel details for tomorrow Black and Asian Writers Conference @hack_oldham 12:00 – 1:00 pm — You Are the Scene (Panel Discussion) A conversation highlighting Greater Oldham’s vibrant creative community. Panellists will discuss opportunities, past successes, and how visibility and collaboration can strengthen Oldham’s cultural landscape. They’ll also share personal journeys reflecting Global Majority leadership in the arts. ⸻ 1:00 – 2:00 pm — Person Unlimited Book Launch with Dean Atta Dean Atta introduces his nonfiction debut Person Unlimited: An Ode to My Black Queer Body. Known for his award-winning storytelling, Dean shares insights from his heritage and acclaimed writing career. A special launch as part of the Black and Asian Writers Conference. ⸻ 2:00 – 3:00 pm — Crossing Lines: Interdisciplinary Queer Creatives (Panel) This panel brings together queer multidisciplinary artists exploring identity, creativity, and resistance. Expect bold conversations on how queer creators of colour redefine narratives across literature, visual art, performance, and digital media. ⸻ 3:15 – 4:15 pm — How to Get Published (Panel) A practical session covering the key steps of the publishing journey, from polishing your manuscript to navigating different publishing routes. Industry experts share tips, encouragement, and real experiences—including writer Marcia Hutchinson’s journey to multiple book deals. ⸻ 4:30 – 5:30 pm — Unlock Your Creativity with Roger Robinson Roger Robinson shares tools and insights to deepen your creative practice. This inspiring talk explores habits, inspiration, and new approaches to writing, suitable for all levels. ⸻ 7:00 – 9:00 pm — Roger Robinson and Identity Live! An electrifying headline performance from T.S. Eliot Prize-winner Roger Robinson. The evening includes powerful readings supported by Cultureword’s Global Majority writers collective, Identity Live.

Tomorrow is the day! ✨🖊️ The Black & Asian Writers’ Conference is nearly here — a space to be inspired, connect, and celebrate our voices. This is your last chance to join us. Grab your tickets now and don’t miss out. We can’t wait to see you there. 📍 Hack Oldham @hack_oldham 🗓️ Saturday 15 November 🍽️ Evening meal afterwards at Tammie’s @tammies_lounge

I’ll be at the National Black & Asian Writers Conference this Saturday 15th November 2025 at Hack Oldham and Tammie’s Lounge. Final few tickets left. Get yours ASAP! See you there! /e/national-black-and-asian-writers-conference-2025-tickets-1760854044849

Thriving 🌻 Collaborating 🤝🏼 Sharing 🗣️ Oldhamers don't miss You Are The Scene, a panel discussion focused on creative networks and opportunities near you 📍 Karuna from @oldham_libraries will be there alongside Jonathan McGrath @oldhamcoliseum Najma Khalid @womenschaiproject and Faiza Awan @northernrootsoldham Saturday 15th November, 12pm-1pm @hack_oldham Part of the National Black And Asian Writers Conference - tickets available via Eventbrite