Bluedot 2019
I spent Friday at the fabulous Bluedot Festival at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire. A mix of Science, Music and Art its unlike another festival I've ever been too. Alongside seeing amazing…
My Favourite images of 2018
So long 2018! The passing of a year is always a good time to reflect on the past 12 months, and for me that means looking back through a LOT of photos. Taking a step…
Dazzley Badger 2018
In July, 2018 two local micro-festivals - Velvet Badger and Dazzley - blended together to form Dazzley Badger, and a legendary weekend was born. Here are some of my favourite images from this…
Both Sides Now, Fatima Al Qadiri Residency
Last month I headed down to the People's History Museum to shoot the latest residency in Brighter Sound's ambitious 'Both Sides Now' programme, which aims to support and sustain gender equality…
Manchester Hill Remembered, Part 2
Manchester Hill Remembered was a one-off event, held at Manchester Cathedral on 13th April, 2018. Organised by Brighter Sound, Manchester City Council and Manchester Histories, 'Manchester Hill Remembered' saw performances of brand new pieces…
Brighter Sound: 3 Cities
In February of this year I spent the day with the 3 winners of the Brighter Sound International commission: 3 Cities. We started off with a little photoshoot around the…
Both Sides Now, with Beth Orton, Part 2
The second of my two days documenting the Beth Orton residency of the Both Sides Now programme was spent at the Old Granada Studios. The day centred around setting up…
Both Sides Now, with Beth Orton, Part 1
Both Sides Now is a three-year programme from Brighter Sound. Funded by The Arts Council, it's aim is to support, inspire and showcase women in music across the North of England.…
Field Music
In mid November I found myself in a recording studio and abandoned dance studio on the coast of the River Wear in Sunderland, to document the latest of Brighter Sound's residencies for up and coming…
Sing City with Beats and Pieces Big Band
Sing City is a weekly song writing and performance workshop for young musicians. It's run by Brighter Sound and is held at Manchester's iconic Band on the Wall. The young people who take…