Queer Hope and Joy: Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Arts and Culture Network Conference 2023 at Contact
Queer Hope and Joy: Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Arts and Culture Network Conference 2023
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21st February 2024 – 10th February 2022
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LGBTQ+ artist, creative, company, community group, producer, programmer, venue or festival? Join the LGBT Foundation, Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Arts and Culture Network, and LGBTQ+ creatives from across the UK for a day of discussion, provocation and inspiration, exploring issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities.
Featuring a keynote speech, panel discussion, presentations, performances, networking opportunities, funding advice sessions, and artist pitch opportunities.
Host + Keynote
Rikki Beadle-Blair
Speakers include:
Cheryl Martin, Isaac Ouro-Gnao, Kate O’Donnell, Lilly Snatchdragon, Luke Skilbeck, mandla, Scottee, and more TBC.
Performances from:
CREATE Bursary supported artists: Hunter Millington, Lucky Roy Singh, Susan Kerr, and Tian Glasgow.
Artists Opportunities:
Funding Advice Sessions: Get funding advice from Arts Council England (15min sessions available)
Artist Pitches: Tell the room about your work (2min pitch slots available)
How to reserve a slot: Book a conference ticket, then email barry.priest@lgbt.foundation by midday, Fri 9 February to register your advice session or pitch slot, or for further information, stating ADVICE SESSION or ARTIST PITCHES in the subject line of your email.