Introducing… Thomas Wimmer & David Mason

Thomas Wimmer and David Mason are a folk and acoustic duo who perform cover versions of various artists with an original twist. The duo perform in folk clubs around Salford and Greater Manchester and they are regular performers at the DreamSpace Evenings at Sacred...

Introducing… Rose Condo

Rose Condo is an award-winning Canadian poet and educator based in Prestwich, Greater Manchester. Rose is a multiple slam champion who has performed at events across the UK and internationally. Rose has several acclaimed poetry selections published through Flapjack...

Introducing… Graphene City Band

The Graphene City Band are an acoustic outfit who perform songs of social comment which particularly highlight the stories of local people. This original song ‘Soldier’s Prayer (Dave South)’ was performed at the Seeds of Hope Creative Day in Salford...

Introducing… Flat Iron Choir

The Flat Iron Choir are a community choir based at Sacred Trinity, Salford. Led by David Hillary, the choir are a relaxed and lovely group of people who enjoy singing and who meet every Monday evening. This performance of the Sea Shanty ‘Wellerman’, made...

Introducing… Andy Salmon

Andy Salmon is the rector of Sacred Trinity Church, Salford. He’s also a poet who cleverly combines humour and spirituality in his poetry. His spoken word performance at the Seeds of Hope Creative Day brought laughter and joy and was one of the most memorable...

Introducing… Manchester School of Samba

Led by Tony Watt, with dancing by Danny, the Manchester School of Samba (MSS) is a fine, friendly bunch of people and the first Samba School in the NW of England. As people gathered for the Seeds of Hope Creative Day in April 2023, the Manchester School of Samba gave...