Queer Hope and Joy: Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Arts and Culture Network Conference 2023 at Contact

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.