Something To Aim For

Our Listener attended Pull Up Speak and Sing Pull Up® Bar Cafe and was thinking about:

"Poetry was literally pulling people in off the street. The cafe’s performance space was set up by the wide-open front doors, and the voices on the mic caught the ears of passersby. Everyone who came in, whether for poetry, music, food or vibes, was greeted warmly by Sharon at some point in their visit. Her joyful presence was a reminder of the importance of welcoming people into a poetic space. Fostering feelings of belonging can help to cultivate confidence and creativity!" - STAF Listener

We're really proud of the change of direction STAF began in 2024/25, which led to so many important projects and a year of working alongside GM Arts, Manchester City Council, HighRise Theatre and many community organisations.

We made sure we did as much listening to the voices of the community by convening diverse groups with access and care access at the core of what we do, so artists at any stage would feel safe to speak freely on their career successes and struggles.

Have a read! Link in our bio!