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…
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…
Shiva Feshareki residency, Brighter Sound
One of the most interesting and also the most challenging events I've shot so far this year has to be 'Sounds Like This' at Leeds School of Music in March.…
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…
Manchester Hill Remembered, Part 1
A collaboration between Brighter Sound, Manchester City Council and Manchester Histories, 'Manchester Hill Remembered' was a special, one-off cultural event to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of a near-forgotten WWI battle,…
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…
Pee Wee Ellis FUNK: Foundation, Brighter Sound’s Artistic Director Series #009
A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of photographing the legendary saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis as part of Brighter Sound's 9th Artistic Director Series, FUNK: Foundation. Pew Wee was…
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