Young Identity
@youngidentitymcr.bsky.social
Manchester's premier spoken-word collective combined arts charity developing young writers and creatives. Email enquiries@youngidentity.org for more information or bookings. 🔗 linktr.ee/youngidentity
🎤 One Mic Stand returns with an All Stars Edition in collaboration with BBC Contains Strong Language! UK slam champions battle it out for the title and a cash prize. 📍24 Sept, Blues Kitchen. 🎟️ Tickets from £9.95 at https://www.youngidentity.org/one-mic-stand
✍🏽 Heads up, writers! Our three weekly workshops are taking a break throughout August, we'll be back in September, workshopping as usual. You can stay up to date with your workshop schedule via https://www.youngidentity.org/workshops
✨ Getting ready! Our young poets have been preparing their pieces for Thursday’s Limelight Showcase, celebrating the voices of Old Trafford through spoken word and a Q&A with the artist behind the new community mural. 🎨 Thu 23 July at 6:00pm Free RSVP: https://limelight-showcase.eventbrite.co.uk
🏆 WORDCUP - Our Respect & Dignity Arts Workshop participants travelled to London to join young poets from across England! After months of rehearsing, they represented Manchester at Southbank Centre. Huge thanks to the mentors, facilitators and @applesandsnakes.bsky.social for making it happen ✨🎤
The Royal Court Theatre has just announced the winners of the Young Playwrights Award 2026, and these plays will be professionally performed in the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs from 9th to 11th July 2026. #award #spokenword #playwright
Young Identity’s Esther Koch and SAF-S2E led free writing workshops across Sale for Our Creative Lives. 🏡 Community members explored identity, heritage and local stories through writing and spoken word. 👐🏽 Read more at https://www.youngidentity.org/news
One more week until our final workshop/last sharing ay Urmston Library! If you fancy something creative after class, pop down tonight for a FREE writing workshop. ⏰ 4:30 - 6:30pm 📍 Urmston Library Register at https://www.youngidentity.org/
9 Poetry Collectives, one stage. Young Identity are one of nine collectives that will be taking part in the the National Poetry Collectives Showcase. You can watch them on Saturday 18 July at Brixton House. Tickets: brixtonhouse.co.uk/shows/national-poetry-collective-showcase/
🎨 Celebrate the voices of Old Trafford! Join Young Identity for an evening of spoken word, performances, a Q&A and the unveiling of a new community mural. 🗓️ Thu 23 July, 6 to 7pm. 📍Limelight, Old Trafford Free entry. RSVP: https://limelight-showcase.eventbrite.co.uk
All hard-working minds for their showcase on 21st July 🤩💯🤩💯 You can still be a part of our Urmston Library Showcase by attending our FREE workshop tonight! ⏰ Tuesdays, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 📍 Urmston Library Register: https://www.youngidentity.org/opportunities
Meet our Support Facilitator of HOME workshop: Blanca (@blanca.felisaa) Mondays 7-9 PM 🎭 HOME (@homemcr) #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing
Young Identity poets will lead creative writing workshops where you’ll develop your craft, explore new ideas and express yourself in a supportive and creative environment - free and open to all! Places are free, just complete the Booking Form at https://www.youngidentity.org/opportunities
Congratulations our alumni, Skye Lilly, for being Longlisted for The Forward Prize (@forwardprizes.bsky.social), Best Single Poem - Performed! #ForwardPrizes
Congratulations our member, David Okodeh, for being Longlisted for The Forward Prize (@forwardprizes.bsky.social), Best Single Poem Performed! #alumni #forwardprizes
Our OT Creative Space hub is working passionately through Our Creative Lives to prepare for the performance on 23rd July in Old Trafford. Be a part of similar projects by attending our FREE weekly workshop. Register at: https://www.youngidentity.org/workshops #freeworkshop #manchester
It's National Writing Day! Founded by @firststory.bsky.social in 2017, the day inspires people of all ages and abilities to simply write for fun ✏️ Share your words using #NationalWritingDay.
SAVE THE DATE! National Writing Day from @firststory.bsky.social is the 24th June! An annual celebration of the pleasure and power of writing creatively by First Story since 2017. For more details, visit: https://firststory.org.uk/writeday #NationalWritingDay #WriteABookByItsCover
Our Central Library hub hard at work. This could be you every Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 PM 🖊️ Check our schedule and register at https://www.youngidentity.org/register
Meet our facilitators of VERSE & VIBES workshop: Nasima Bee Nasima Bee is a performance poet, producer and creative practitioner and a trustee of Young Identity. Tuesdays - 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm 🌸 Victoria Park Pavilion Cafe #manchester #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing #nelson
A lot of smiles have been founded at our Verse & Vibes workshop 😊 Tuesdays - 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm 🌸 Victoria Park Pavilion Cafe #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing #nelson
🥏 First exciting week at Urmston Library workshop! This is a short course with an opportunity for everyone to showcase their works with audiences and professionals experts on 21 July. Check out schedule and register via link in bio! #free #workshop #spokenword #trafford #manchester #urmston
#Throwback 10 years ago to 'Standing on the Shoulders of Giants', our interdisciplinary production, exploring the themes of intergenerational history, legacy and diaspora. #youngidentity #poetry #spokenword #performance
💼 We're hiring! We are looking for someone who will lead the delivery and development of our Pathways programme, supporting underrepresented young people aged 13–25 into the creative and cultural sector. Deadline: midnight, 22 June 2026 Apply: www.youngidentity.org/get-involved#vacancies
If you still wonder whether you should join the WORD CUP 2026 team or not. Let's have a look through 2023 weekend hosted by The Poetry Library at Manchester Metropolitan University. #manchester #wordcup2026 #applesandsnakes
Join us in a FREE workshop exclusively for young women where you can develop your voices through spoken word poetry, film & photography! Tuesdays - 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm 🌸 Victoria Park Pavilion Cafe #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing #nelson
Explore advanced themes, techniques and forms through our FREE workshop at Victoria Park Pavilion Cafe. Tuesdays - 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm 🌸 Victoria Park Pavilion Cafe #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing #nelson
Explore advanced themes, techniques and forms through our FREE workshop for ages from 13 to 16 at Urmston Library, in partnership with Trafford Libraries. Tuesdays - 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 📕 Urmston Library #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing
Join us in a FREE workshop where you can make something you're proud of and work with professional writers, artists and directors! Check out schedule and register via the link in our bio. Tuesdays - 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 📕 Urmston Library #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing
