ABC Culture Conference - keynote in 2023

I was delighted to be asked to key note at the ABC Culture Conference - The New Cultural Geography of Smaller Places, not just because the line up is impressive and what an honour to share the stage with them; not just as it’s a chance to work again with the incredible Amberlea Neely, former PLACE and not of Starling Start; and not just as its an opportunity to return to a part of the world I love; but also as its giving me time to think about and then talk about one of my big areas of interest, all those places outside of the city hub, those smaller places that have so much going on, so much to offer, and so much more to do.

Watch this space for more details of what I will be talking about; and in the meantime, check out the ABC Borough Council here and buy tickets here.

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council’s inaugural ABC Culture Conference: The New Cultural Geography of Smaller Places

Date: Wednesday, 1 February 2023

Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Location: The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh City

With participation from local, regional and international voices including:

Researcher, author, change maker Dr Cara Courage

Designers and placemakers Islander Architects

Experimental vocal ensemble HIVE Choir

Turner Prize Winners Array Collective

Co-design experts Workhouse Union

Arts-led development trust The Stove Network 

Artist Kevin Killen

Artist and writer Dan Thompson

Architect and researcher Dr Aisling Rusk 

Senior Lecturer Dr Ali FitzGibbon

European cultural strategist Neil Peterson

Creative hubs Durham Place Labs

Head of Economic Development, Community & Culture, Galway City Council Gary McMahon

Hosted by broadcaster and podcaster Marie Louise Muir