By Grace Atkinson Photography: Petar Milenkovic Writers, translators, and poetry lovers came together at Manchester Metropolitan University for a night of Polish and British poetry performance. The event was hosted by the Manchester Writing School as part of the Radość Pisania Manchester Polish Poetry Festival and curated by Mark Pajak, poet and author of the Laureate’s…
By Neil Harrison There are few human words to adequately describe the HENGE experience. Coming in the name of rave to bring songs of space travel, the intergalactic band evoke a joyous celebration of life, encouraging humans to end war, save their species and colonise space. Following last month’s release of their debut album, Attention…
By Lily Harrison Virtual reality has gripped the gaming community with new ways to delve into and interact with different worlds. Developing new technology, researchers at the Manchester ESRC Festival of Social Sciences are examining whether virtual reality environments can improve wellbeing by increasing interactions with nature for those with limited access to it. Using…
By Callum Baker Being tasked with winning over a crowd primarily in attendance for such a beloved figure as Canadian ‘jizz-jazz’ maverick Mac DeMarco is a feat which could prove insurmountable for many. Rising hopeful Jackie Cohen, however, doesn’t offer any level of indication that to her, this is anything more than a nominal upgrade…
By Grace Atkinson Photography: Petar Milenkovic Poets, translators, academics and the public gathered at Manchester’s Southern Cemetery for a tour of some of Manchester’s most notable deceased, in celebration of the life and works of Polish poet and playwright Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska. The tour was part of Manchester Metropolitan’s The Radość Pisania Manchester Polish Poetry Festival,…
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