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About the Book launch, exhibition and live performances. Just a Girl From North Manchester tells a story of bringing it home.
From growing up on a North Manchester council estate to photographing the city’s independent artists in underground venues, this book documents a journey shaped by place, people, and creativity outside the mainstream.
It is a celebration of local voices, lived experience, and the culture that grows when you stay rooted in where you’re from
The Programme for the evening
🎤 Tony Walsh (special guest)
A rare live performance of his epic poem ‘And the Dreamers’ a powerful reflection on Manchester’s spirit, resilience, and imagination.
🎸 Shimeon
An intimate acoustic set drawn from his self-penned songbook — raw, honest, and reflective.
🎶 Mary Joanna
Singer-songwriter, independent musician, and actress — and the cover girl of Just a Girl From North Manchester.
🎶 Helen Walford
The voice of Vox Americana and Fine Lines, known for emotional depth and lyrical clarity.
✨Closing the evening:
Mary Joanna and Helen Walford will come together for a special duet — a shared moment created exclusively for this launch.
Tickets & Donations
Entry is free. Please book your tickets in advance, this will help us better manage the evening www.tickettailor.com/events/later/1998019
There will be a gentle invitation on the night to donate whatever you feel, entirely at your own discretion.
100% of donations go directly to The Yard — supporting them to continue providing space for independent artists and creative voices.
This is a venue I wish had existed growing up in North Manchester. Supporting it means supporting the next generation of local creativity.
A Homecoming
This evening brings together photography, poetry, music, and community — the same elements that shaped the book itself.
It’s about honouring the underground.
Celebrating local voices.
And bringing it home — together 🖤
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Yard Mcr, 11 Bent Street, Manchester, M8 8NF, United Kingdom
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