YOUNG IDENTITY

Manchester's premier spoken-word collective combined arts charity developing young writers and creatives. [email protected] for more info/bookings.

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

Young Identity is moving to BluSky - make sure you're following us there to stay up to date with all our news, workshops and more! ⛅️

https://t.co/zUA9icFDcS

[Shirley A May @Thegirldreams]

We have a special guest workshop @HOME_mcr Monday, the 26th of January all are welcome simply register @YOUNGIDmcr @CedarMount_BF @HOME_mcr @wrhs1118 @McrAcademy @TrinityHighMcr @loretocollege @wrhs1118 spread the word show up for the workshop

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

One Mic Stand is back! In collaboration with Young Poets Summit and Poetry Slam Rotterdam, supported by the @ForwardPrizes.

Poets from across the country compete for the title and a cash prize, plus international headliners.

🎲 Tickets from £9.95 https://t.co/wPQYE4VXjN

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

We’re calling on writers, poets, performers, actors and creatives to join our cast for a devised theatre and movement scratch project exploring poetic theatre and physical storytelling culminating in a debut showcase at @Z_arts_mcr

Apply at https://t.co/yS9ZFCl9iS

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

Young Identity are currently seeking a new Chair and other Trustees to join our board. Our new Trustees may come from many walks of life and we do not require prior board-level experience. 

Deadline: 6 April 2026
Interviews: 20 - 21 April 2026

Apply: https://t.co/kSEmRrMkfr

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

We’ve partnered with Three Meem Foundation (@threemeem) for a FREE 6-week poetry course with @nasimabee🌱

🗓 Fridays | 12 Sept - 17 Oct
🕕 6-8pm
📍 Coppice Library, Sale
🎯 Ages 14 -18

Limited places - https://t.co/yS9ZFCkBtk

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

❤️‍🔥 One Mic Stand May Headliners Announced⁠ ☄️

@RagzCV and @RealGvani
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🗓️ Wed 21 May 7:00pm⁠
📍 @TheBluesKitchen

Tickets: https://t.co/oXFEISJPKf

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

🚨 Poets, MCs, lyricists and spoken word artists aged 18-30. @bbccslfest Words First is open for applications.

🤲🏽 Apply: https://t.co/yS9ZFCkBtk
🗓 Deadline: 12 May

Develop your work with @ApplesAndSnakes and Young Identity and if selected, perform at the Bradford festival!

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

💥 Manchester’s slam night is back Wednesday 21st May at The Blues Kitchen - Manchester ⁠

🎟️ Grab tickets from £10 and maybe even apply to slam at https://t.co/oXFEISKnzN⁠

🗓️ Wednesday 21st May
🕖 7:00pm⁠

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

🏆 Three minutes could win you the title and a cash prize! One Mic Stand is an night of music and spoken word with Special Guest headliners.⁠

🗓️ Wednesday 21st May
🕖 7:00pm⁠
📍The Blues Kitchen Manchester

Applications close 7th May. Apply at https://t.co/wPQYE4VXjN

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

🌎 To celebrate #WorldPoetryDay we’re sharing one of our favourite poetry performances.

Cabaret For Freedom with @McrLitFest at St. Johns - poet Elijah Brown delivered a deeply moving tribute, accompanied by the @untoldorchestra.

📺 Watch here: https://t.co/zldm8OHUNY

#WPD

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

Join Shirley May for two powerful online writing workshops honouring Kath Locke, Elouise Edwards, Louise Da-Cocodia and other female activists who have shaped Manchester’s history

Thursday 6th & 13th March
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

🔗 Email interest via [email protected]

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

Poem of the week! ⁠
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This one's called 'Borrowed Time' by Reece Williams. It's from 'Working from Home' - available to buy on our website.

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

We loved having you @rumbitauro - thanks so much for sharing your magic! ✨

[Rumbi Tauro @rumbitauro]

first performance of the year, had the best time. It feels good to be back 🤩♥️ Live at Blues Kitchen for @YOUNGIDmcr ‘One Mic Stand’.
Thank you @Thegirldreams and the team for the most wonderful experience!🥹

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

Poem of the week! ⁠
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This one's called 'Man-of-war' by Rosa Arthur. It's from 'An Island Under Water' - available to buy on our website.

[Shirley A May @Thegirldreams]

This is an absolute fantastic opportunity and it is supported commissioned bye @ForwardPrizes young people summit, @NewWritingNorth @thewritingsquad @HiveSouthYorks @BarbicanPoets @McrLitFest @ManMetUni @SalfordUni @MMUEnglishDept

[SARAH MCCREADIE @Girl_Like_Sarah]

DEAR MANCHESTER, COME AND LISTEN TO COOL POETRY AND BE CHANGED FOREVER! I AM VERY EXCITED. LOVE FROM SARAH x

[Hive Young Writers Network @HiveSouthYorks]

Not long to go!!!😍HIVE CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION 2024/25 for young writers (Ages:14-16 | 17-19 | 20-30) | Poetry | Fiction | Flash. FREE entry. Open theme & resources to get you started 📚♥️✍️ Judges Suzannah Evans & Dave Swann DEADLINE: 23rd Feb https://t.co/KN63YRnfxe

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

Poem of the week!

This one's called 'Mamba' by Tobi Gwenhure. It's from 'No Disclaimers: Volume 2' - available to buy on our website.

[YOUNG IDENTITY @YOUNGIDmcr]

One Mic Stand x @ForwardPrizes presents Headliner
@rumbitauro

Incredible R&B and Soul artist making waves across the North West. Fresh from a 2024 headline tour for their EP Live in Manchester.

🗓️ Wed 19 Feb 7:00pm
📷 @theblueskitchenmcr

Tickets: https://t.co/UrMOvW6owi