David Wilburn chats to allfm.org about his latest comic book creation -Plainer Jane which is one of the first comics set in Manchester

Leon Johnson chats to Allfm.org about his journey into poetry. He tells us his inspiring story of how he's gone from hiding his work away to now writing with a purpose & setting up his own open mic night in less than a year after first performing himself. This segment was first broadcast on Allfm on Sunday Aug 6th 2023.

Leon Johnson - Urban Poet & Curator of 'Words' open mic night, chatted to Allfm 96.9 ahead of his upcoming open mic event for new writers this Wednesday Aug 2nd at Six Trees Kitchen

https://facebook.com/events/s/words-open-mic-night/1414962369046004/

This episode was first broadcast July 30th 2023 on allfm.org

We catch up with Comedian Phil Carter following his debut shows for GM fringe & find out what the experience has inspired him to do next. First Broadcast on allfm.org 23/07/23

Friend of the show Phil Carter introduces New Singer/Songwriter Issy Sutcliffe to allfm.org ahead of her debut single on Aug 9th as she embarks on her new career as a solo artist. This episode was 1st broadcast on All 96.9 23/07/23

Featuring tracks from Jack's new album with The Dirt and live poetry from his debut book Talking Myself Out Of Trouble, Jack has also written a 2nd book- Don't believe the hype & a children's book as part of a Halloween workshop he curated

Ahead of Levy Punk Weekender Author, Performance Poet and Musician Jack Horner chats to allfm.org about discovering his creative side as he recovered from PTSD & how it's launched a 2nd career in the arts for him including the release of his first album with new band - The Dirt

Sara Abanur and Oceana Cage from Switch MCR chat to allfm.org about their save me seat Festival celebrating the Global Majority which is on at 53Two Manchester this weekend

Author, Performance Poet & Casper Marc chats to allfm.org about his latest AI thriller -Rock 'N' Roll Robot now available on Amazon

https://amzn.eu/d/cDaADP9

Also check Casper out on Tik Tok @artbycaspermarc

Ruth welcomes author, comedian & poet Philip Carter back to allfm 96.9 ahead of his Manchester Fringe performancefor a day of debuts, as Phil performs serious poetry for father's day for the first time and reviews Manchester play KitKat currently showing at 53two on 19 Watson Street