New for 2017, the Manchester International Festival had a fresh emphasis on the interplay between the physical and digital realms. In response to this we invited 50 aspiring and emerging creatives from across Greater Manchester to join us in a three-month programme to learn new skills, collaborate and creatively responded to the festival.
Jack Hardiker
Digital Creative / Artist
Nick Chaffe
Graphic Designer
Manoli Moriaty
Composer / Performance Maker
Jessica Wiehler
Theatre Maker / Illustrator
Jamie Starboisky
Founder of Queer Media Festival
Nas Malik
Digital Filmmaker
Dyllan Zain
VJ
Michael-Jon Mizra
Mixed Media Composer
Nicola Ellis
Artist / Sculptor
Kofi Gyamfi
Poet
Cheddar Gorgeous
Drag Artist / Performer