More Than Creatives: Wellbeing - The Art of Communication

Communication is an art form… carefully chosen words, tone, timing, delivery. From the outside, it can look effortless even when internally, we’re second-guessing, holding back, or unsure of what we truly want to say.

If you’ve ever struggled to express your needs, felt misunderstood, been rejected or found yourself saying what sounds right instead of what feels true, this space is for you.

Join us for a relaxed, uplifting evening designed especially for creatives and freelancers as we explore the connection between communication, self-awareness and identity. We’ll unpack the impact of social pressure, the fear of being fully seen and what happens when we communicate without clarity, authenticity or preparation.

Through reflective exercises and hands-on activities guided by a qualified therapist, you’ll begin to understand your communication patterns, recognise where you hold back or overperform, and develop tools to express yourself with greater honesty, confidence and intention.

Wherever you are in your journey, More Than Creatives is here to help you communicate with clarity, confidence and connection, not just performance.

Let's Talk About It!

Event order:

1. Guests arrive - 6pm to 6:20pm

2. Guided session by Kwesi - 6:20pm to 7:10pm

3. Breakout session and activities session - 7:10pm to 8:00pm

4. Event roundup, feedback, chats - 8:00pm to 8:30pm

5. Guests leave - 8:30pm

is a not-for-profit and social enterprise dedicated to breaking barriers through innovative use of music, arts, sports, and digital technology. In partnership with key stakeholders delivering transformative wellbeing, development, and upskilling community-driven programmes, Butterfly Future aims to empower individuals from underserved communities, build relationships and promote social equity. We believe that everyone has permission to end up better than the way they started!

The is a project built to make it easier to start and build a creative career in the city. It’s here to support musicians, artists, filmmakers, designers, and anyone trying to find their way in the creative industry without a clear roadmap.
Through workshops, tutorials, and hands-on events, we create spaces for real learning, real collaboration, and real opportunities. At its heart, the Council is about giving people the tools to turn their creativity into something sustainable, so they can build long-term careers doing what they love.

is a therapist, speaker and creative wellbeing specialist. Based in Manchester, he blends person-centred therapy with nervous system understanding through his CTRL framework, supporting creatives, and to build emotional resilience. Kwesi is also the founder of , a CIC that supports with wellbeing interventions in business, education and the creative space.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Renold Building, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Get App