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

It has been two years since our first ever BREATHE: Dance & poetry slam at Factory International. This year, we will bring even more surprises and astonishing performances to our participants and audience. Stay tuned for what's coming next! #breathe #dance #poetry #slam

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

Meet our facilitators of Urmston Library workshop: Chris B (@christopher.p.brown), SAF-S2E (@safs2e) and Linnae Yllane (@linnae.yllane). Tuesdays - 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 📕 Urmston Library #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing

In partnership with Trafford Libraries, we are offering FREE writing and performance workshops every Tuesday at Urmston Library for ages 13- 16; starting from 2 June until 28 July 2026.  ⏰ Tuesdays, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm #free #workshop #spokenword #trafford #manchester

A night of headliners Luca Zuccotti and Kareem Parkins-Brown alongside stellar performance poetry from 8 slammers to win a £250 cash prize. Janoma Omena, February's winner, will come back to perform a special Sacrificial slam. And of course, Resident DJ Kemoy B will treat us to some good vibes!

A few hours left until One Mic Stand night! Let’s scan the QR code to find your way and join us in an unforgettable night at The Blues Kitchen. 🎟️ LAST CHANCE to get tickets from just £9.95 🕖 Doors: 7:00pm⁠ 🕢 Starts: 7:30pm ⁠ #manchester #spokenwordpoetry #spokenword #slam #poetryslam

Expect more than just poetry at our One Mic Stand night! 🎟️ Grab tickets just from £9.95 🗓️ Wednesday 13th May 📍 Blues Kitchen, Manchester 🕖 Doors: 7:00pm⁠ 🕢 Starts: 7:30pm ⁠ #manchester #spokenwordpoetry #spokenword #slam #poetryslam

A special offer for students and people over 65s to enjoy a night of creativity and poetry. 🎟️ Grab tickets with just £9.95 (originally £14) 🗓️ Wednesday 13th May 📍 Blues Kitchen, Manchester 🕖 Doors: 7:00pm⁠ 🕢 Starts: 7:30pm ⁠ #manchester #spokenwordpoetry #spokenword #slam #poetryslam

Join us in a FREE workshop where you can create and perform in short films! Check out schedule and register via the link in our bio. Respect & Dignity Mondays - 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm In partnership with (@respectandignity.arts) #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing #shortfilm

Meet our facilitators of Respect & Dignity workshop: Waqar Ahmed Waqar Ahmed is the creative producer and facilitator, a senior leader with over 20 years’ experience in the education sector, who has developing innovative creative platforms for young people to access the arts and creative content.

Create and perform in short films through our FREE workshop at Respect & Dignity. Respect & Dignity Mondays - 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm In partnership with #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing

Respect & Dignity Arts are taking a group od young people from the Burnley & Pendle area the opportunity to join Apples and Snakes' WORD CUP 2026, where teams from up and down the country come together to perform at the Southbank Centre, London #spokenword #performancepoetry #wordcup2026

Our partners, Respect & Dignity's brand young women's poetry project, 💐 Verse and Vibe kicked off last week! They're being facilitated by poet Nasima Bee, to explore the opportunity to share their experiences and voice through spoken word poetry, film and photography.

Respect & Dignity Arts is providing young women from East Lancashire with a unique opportunity to work with renowned artists to develop their voices through spoken word poetry, film & photography – creating a multi-platform anthology of work. Register now: www.youngidentity.org/register

Join us in a FREE workshop where you can learn new techniques in both writing and performance! Check out our schedule and register at www.youngidentity.org/register Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 PM ☀️ OT Creative Space #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing

Learn new techniques in both writing and performance through our FREE workshop at OT Creative Space. Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 PM ☀️ OT Creative Space #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing

Island to Island; 11 young poets from Baguio & Manchester explore climate justice, colonial history & resilience through poetry. A UK-Philippines digital exchange by Young Identity & Mt. Cloud Bookshop.  Read more: https://www.youngidentity.org/creating-exchange Funded by British Council

Join us in a FREE workshop where you can connect with history, heritage and contemporary voices! Check out schedule and register via the link in our bio. Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM 📚 Central Library #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing

Meet our facilitators of Central Library workshop: Reece Williams Reece Williams joined poetry Young Identity in 2007, performing across the UK and internationally with the likes of Saul Williams, Kae Tempest, The Last Poets and the late Amiri Baraka. Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM 📚 Central Library

Broaden knowledge of Global Majority artists through our FREE workshop at Central Library. Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM 📚 Central Library #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop

Throwback to our collaboration with Three Meem Foundation based in Coppice Library in Sale. We hosted workshops led by Facilitator Nasima Bee to unleash young poet's creativity with series of workshops that took place over six weeks!

This Monday, our beautiful Young Identity team attended the 'Those from Distant Lands' book launch event hosted by Respect & Dignity Arts. A really special evening and congratulations to all of the young people who have taken part in producing this book! #burnley #book #event #poetry #shortfilm

Join us in a FREE workshop where you can learn how to devise, shape and refine your work! Check out schedule and register via the link in our bio. Mondays 7-9 PM 🎭 HOME (@homemcr) Photo by Tam Oloboni #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing

Meet our facilitators of HOME workshop: SAF-S2E (@safs2e) SAF-S2E is an award-winning Manchester-based poet, rapper, theatre maker and a key member of Young Identity. Mondays 7-9 PM 🎭 HOME (@homemcr) Photo: SAF-S2E #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing

Explore advanced themes, techniques and forms through our FREE workshop at HOME. Mondays 7-9 PM 🎭 HOME MCR #manchester #freeevents #freeworkshop #free #learn #writing

One Mic Stand is Back! 🎟️ Tickets and Apply to slam: www.youngidentity.org/one-mic-stand 🗓️ 13th May, Blues Kitchen, Manchester Application Deadline: midnight, 26th April 2026

A glance of ‘The Roads We Walked’, in collaboration with Imperial War Museum (@imperialwarmuseums), Soup Co (@soupco) and the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Archive (@aiucentre) celebrating the Pan-African Anniversary. #panafrican80 #iwm

In partnership with the Imperial War Museum (@imperialwarmuseums) and Soup Co (@soupco) commission on the Pan African Anniversary, Young Identity poets explored the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Archive (@aiucentre) to inspire new writing.

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