The Manchester Literature Festival is one of the prestigious events of Manchester, celebrating the power of writing. Innumerable internationally renowned novelists, poets and screen writers have graced the stages of this festival in Manchester. The renowned personalities who have already adorned this festival include Carol Ann Duffy, Paul Abbott, Rose Tremain, Kevin Crossley-Holland, Roddy Doyle, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Anne Enright, Maggie O'Farrell, Jackie Kay, Howard Jacobson, Andrew Motion, Galway Kinnell and Les Murray.
Background of Manchester Literature Festival
Manchester Literature Festival started as a legacy of its immensely successful predecessor, Manchester Poetry Festival. Both the festivals aim at providing unique and creative opportunities for audiences to come across high quality contemporary literature. The festival pompously celebrates the power of creative and technical writing in all forms. The festival comprises highly advanced programmes and activities. Literature in this event promotes internationalism, diversity among multiple races of the nation and independence of thinking and innovation. Arts Council England and Manchester City Council fund for the Manchester Literature Festival. However, the festival also receives sponsorship from brands like Arts & Business, Davis Blank Furniss, City Inn and Metro Newspapers.
Attractions of Manchester Literature Festival
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- Independents Day at the Lowry – This is one of the major shows of the festival showcasing the press talents from various regions of the nation. A vigorous debate among the participants about the future of indie publishing is also featured.
- Poetry Bed – This event commemorates the legendary Poetry Festival of Manchester held on National Poetry Day.
- Urban Myths Retold - This unique performing art and installation performance of the Urban Myths competition (held at Urbis) is loved by the audience as they witness an extreme creative presentation.
- Manchester Blog Story – This event highlights a specially sponsored interactive Blog Story by an array of writers.
- Science Fiction Meets Science Fact – This event is presented by the doctors, who also have a passion for writing.
- Comedy Curtain Call – This event brings upon humorous writings with brain teasing twists and turns by reputed writers.
The Manchester Literature Festival usually takes place in the month of October, during the National Poetry Week of Manchester. The visitors come across some of the most influential and inspirational writings by well known authors. The venue for Manchester Literature Festival is not concentrated in one building. It is carried out in various auditoriums and halls of the city. The events and venues are well mentioned in the annual catalog, available with the authorities of the Manchester Literature Festival.
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