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Today’s episode of ArtyParti was recorded on Monday 14th November, in the Fire Station venue in Sunderland city centre, where a gathering of artists and creatives - and events coordinators and programmers across festivals and venues - was taking place.

The event in question - the North East Exchange - hosted by Annie Rigby, Artistic Director of Unfolding Theatre, and Humira Imitaz, Assistant producer at ARC Stockton, and trustee with Curious Arts.

Featuring 3-minute presentations by:

1. Steven Blackshaw - Project Coordinator, The Six Twenty
2. Emily Wallace - Director, Sunderland Ballet CIC
3. Vicky Tate - Drama Facilitator, Ema Lea - Film Worker, Twisting Ducks Theatre Company
4. Juliet Hardy - Artistic Director, and Holly Gallagher - Creative Programmes Officer, Stockton International Riverside Festival
5. Christine Lee - General Manager, and Helen Coker Wyatt - Artistic Programme, The Exchange Theatre
6. Darren Holmes - Singer/Songwriter / Artist Support Network
7. Ste Dunn - Director, Northern Pride / Freelance Creative Producer
8. Izaak Gledhill - Immersive Theatre Maker
9. Julie Noble - Author / Writer
10. Fiona Martin - Deputy Director (Learning and Participation), The Customs House
11. Kieran Barker - Actor / Director / Theatre Maker
12. Kate Lynch - Director, Highlights Rural Touring Scheme
13. Rob Jones - Singer/Guitarist - Driven Serious
14. Sarah Churlish - Programme Manager, Theatre Hullabaloo
15. Lily Horgan and Charlie Dunne - Meta4 Dance Company

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