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'CELEBRATING ARTS & CONNECTING COMMUNITIES'

MACFEST MEDIA COVERAGE!

 Thank you to everyone who has covered our ground breaking festival!


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media coverage 2021

Manchester Wire

Manchester Wire

Manchester Wire

The annual Muslim Arts and Culture Festival – or MACFest as it’s known for short – has unveiled the initial line up

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The Mancunion

Manchester Wire

Manchester Wire

Now entering its fourth year, MACFEST is a celebration of Muslim art and culture that brings together faith and non-faith communities

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Culture Calling

Manchester Wire

Stretford Public Hall

On 22 May 2017 Manchester, and the world, was devastated by the attack on Manchester Arena that killed 23 people.

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Stretford Public Hall

Stretford Public Hall

Stretford Public Hall

From the 30th & 31st of January 2021 and throughout 2021, the Muslim Arts and Culture Festival MACFEST will present a diverse selection of speakers, artists, cultures and much more!

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The Media Line

Stretford Public Hall

Black History Month

Join us for an afternoon of enchantment and enjoyment. A journey through the Middle East in the West with The BAME Project.

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Black History Month

Stretford Public Hall

Black History Month

Celebrating International Women Week: with a presentation on ‘ The Black Queens of Islam’ by Ismeal Lea South.

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Womensgrid

Africa Global Radio

Africa Global Radio

Join us, as we celebrate international Women’s Day with Muslim women of Greater Manchester as they celebrate their cultural heritage.

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Africa Global Radio

Africa Global Radio

Africa Global Radio

On this episode of What’s On, we cover “MACFEST 2021: The Black Queens of Islam”, a presentation which celebrates African & Afro-Caribbean Muslim women

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Inyourarea

Africa Global Radio

Manchester City of Literature

Trafford College and its community partners will be hosting an action-packed day of online activities

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Manchester City of Literature

Manchester City of Literature

Manchester City of Literature

Join us in South Africa for an exciting panel on books, books – and more books with Khalyla Harito, an avid reader and a book seller!

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Confidentials Manchester

Manchester City of Literature

Confidentials Manchester

Macfest showcases Muslim culture across art, film, photography, literature, architecture, history, music and performance. 

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The Muslim Women Times

Manchester City of Literature

Confidentials Manchester

The Muslim Arts and Culture Festival, UK is celebrating International Women’s Week with a presentation on ‘The Black Queens of Islam‘ by Ismael Lea South.

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MACFEST 2020 IN THE NEWS!

The Guardian

 

COVERING #MACFESTUK2020 WITH TEZ ILYAS!

Manchester Evening News

'How one woman's mission to end divisions after Manchester terror attack became a celebration of community'

Asian Leader

"MACFEST celebrates the diversity and richness of Muslim heritage in our country."

Creative Tourist

Following the huge success of its launch in 2018, the second edition of Manchester’s award-winning Muslim Arts and Culture Festival

Manchester Wire

'Top Five: Creative and Literary Events at MACFest 2020'

Blue Shoes Production

'The festival was originally established in the wake of the Manchester Arena attacks in order to bring people of all faiths and ethnicities together'

KTV NEWS

'Sir Warren Smith KCVO KStJ JP - Appointed Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester appreciated the work done by the MACFEST team.'

Mancunion

 

“When I first met Qaisra I was taken aback with her warmth and generosity...”

Creative Tourist

"The festival is intended to bring Muslim and non-Muslim communities together – and in this spirit, everybody is welcome."

Manchester Wire

Podcast coverage: "city-wide family fun with MACFest 2020"

Robert Reschid Stanley

"Christina Longden was asked along in order to read – for the first time – from ‘Imagining Robert'"

Mancunian Matters

'I was scared, I had to leave, there was no option': Refugees share stories of war at MACFEST

The List

'MACFEST (Muslim Arts & Culture Festival) presents a musical bonanza with Al Firdaus Ensemble from Spain & Persia and Turkish sufi music with Gulcin Bulut & Sahba Ensemble'

The Lowry

'The internationally renowned Al Firdaus and UK Sahba Ensembles at the Lowry.'

Quays Life

'If the word ‘MACFEST’ conjures thoughts of tribute bands to former Beatles, or feasts of self-indulgence celebrating a certain world-dominating burger chain, think again.'

Totally Stockport

'We are proud to partner with The Muslim Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST) to bring you a great line up of local artists and performers in this cultural event.'

The Portico Library

‘What do they know of England who only England Know?’  - Rudyard Kipling

The University of Manchester

'Well-known authors participated in celebrating the diversity and richness of Muslim heritage'

Rochdale Literature Festival

'A poet and philosopher whose influence transcends national borders and ethnic divisions worldwide.'

Manchester Health Academy

'Staff, students and parents/carers of the Academy have had a wonderful experience of participating in MACFEST for the first time this year.'

Lark Hill

'MACFEST – Muslim Arts & Culture Festival'

Whalley Range

'Year 11 student Mehak won a design competition as part of the annual Muslim Arts and Culture Festival in Manchester.'

Manchester Theatres

'MACFEST is equally pleased to host the popular Manchester-based Turkish and Persian group of musicians and singers'

FFEU

'The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding is proud to be a partner Muslim Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST) in Manchester City, UK.'

Arif Aprizal

'An inclusive Muslim Arts and Culture Festival celebrating #heritage and #diversity. Indonesian Islamic Society in Manchester (KARISMA) is one of the participants.'

Manchester Grammar School

' OM Yass Al-Hassani (MGS 1991-98), who spoke about the contributions to the development of the modern world by Muslim, Chinese and Indian civilisations during 700-1700CE.'

Moja Bih

'Bh. dopunska škola iz Manchestera na festivalu muslimanske umjetnosti i kulture'

MACFEST 2019 IN THE NEWS

Manchester Evening News

'A new city-wide festival celebrating Muslim arts and culture is coming to Manchester'

Creative Tourist



'MACFEST 2018 – across Manchester'

The Mancunion

'


A vibrant launch party for MACFEST'

Salaam Gateway

'Muslim-led arts initiatives tackling Islamophobia, promoting interfaith harmony among UK children'

Visit Manchester

'MACFEST 2018'

Rusholme Heritage

'MACFEST'

Levenshulme High School

MACFEST (Muslim Art & Culture Festival) event at Levenshulme High School.

BBC Radio Manchester

Interview with Qaisra Shahraz

The Mancunion


'MACFEST: The Art, Culture, and Science of Islamic Civilisations'

Salaam Gateway

‘Spread honey, not hate: New UK multi-arts Muslim festival wants to engage segregated communities'

T-Vine

'Celebrate Turkish and Ottoman Muslim culture at Manchester’s new MACFEST'

Go Muslim

'Manchester Becomes the Host of the 2018 Islamic Arts and Culture Festival'

British Muslim Heritage Centre

'A 10 day Muslim Art and Cultural festival offering 50 events across the City'

FFEU


‘Spread honey, not hate: New UK multi-arts Muslim festival wants to engage segregated communities'

The Mancunion


'The Muslim Arts and Culture Festival which is “Spreading Honey Not Hate”

Muslim World Today

'The Muslim Arts and Culture Festival which is “Spreading Honey Not Hate"

Jihad Watch

'UK: Muslim-led arts initiatives tackle “Islamophobia,” promote “interfaith harmony” among children'

Muslim Obsession

'Unite Muslims and Non-Muslims, Qaisra Shahraz Holds the MACFEST Festival'

BBC Radio Manchester

'Muslim Culture Festival'

Asian Leader


'Muslim arts and culture festival welcomes 3000 visitors'

Reprezent


'Award for the Bosnian Alternative School Manchester'


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