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'CELEBRATING ARTS & CONNECTING COMMUNITIES'

MACFEST MEDIA COVERAGE!

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


If you would like to write a about MACFEST, find out more information or access high-resolution photos of MACFEST Festival please email: hello@macfest.org.uk


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MACFESTUK2020 IN THE NEWS!

The Guardian

Manchester Evening News

Manchester Evening News

 

COVERING #MACFESTUK2020 WITH TEZ ILYAS!

Manchester Evening News

Manchester Evening News

Manchester Evening News

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

Asian Leader

Manchester Evening News

Asian Leader

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

Manchester Wire

Blue Shoes Production

Blue Shoes Production

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

Blue Shoes Production

Blue Shoes Production

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

Blue Shoes Production

KTV NEWS

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

Mancunion

Creative Tourist

Creative Tourist

 

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

Creative Tourist

Creative Tourist

Creative Tourist

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

Manchester Wire

Creative Tourist

Manchester Wire

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

Robert Reschid Stanley

Robert Reschid Stanley

Robert Reschid Stanley

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

Mancunian Matters

Robert Reschid Stanley

Robert Reschid Stanley

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

The List

Robert Reschid Stanley

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

Totally Stockport

Quays Life

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

Quays Life

Totally Stockport

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

Totally Stockport

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

The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

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

The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

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

Rochdale Literature Festival

The University of Manchester

Rochdale Literature Festival

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

Manchester Health Academy

Manchester Health Academy

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

Manchester Health Academy

Manchester Health Academy

'MACFEST – Muslim Arts & Culture Festival'

Whalley Range

Manchester Health Academy

Whalley Range

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

Manchester Theatres

Manchester Theatres

Manchester Theatres

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

FFEU

Manchester Theatres

Manchester Theatres

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

Arif Aprizal

Manchester Theatres

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

Manchester Grammar School

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

Manchester Grammar School

Manchester Grammar School

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

MACFEST 2019 IN THE NEWS

Manchester Evening News

Manchester Evening News

Manchester Evening News

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

Creative Tourist

Manchester Evening News

Manchester Evening News



'MACFEST 2018 – across Manchester'

The Mancunion

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunion

'


A vibrant launch party for MACFEST'

Salaam Gateway

Rusholme Heritage

Visit Manchester

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

Visit Manchester

Rusholme Heritage

Visit Manchester

'MACFEST 2018'

Rusholme Heritage

Rusholme Heritage

Rusholme Heritage

'MACFEST'

Levenshulme High School

Levenshulme High School

Levenshulme High School

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

BBC Radio Manchester

Levenshulme High School

Levenshulme High School

Interview with Qaisra Shahraz

The Mancunion

Levenshulme High School

The Mancunion


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

Salaam Gateway

Salaam Gateway

Salaam Gateway

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

T-Vine

Salaam Gateway

Salaam Gateway

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

Go Muslim

Salaam Gateway

Go Muslim

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

British Muslim Heritage Centre

British Muslim Heritage Centre

British Muslim Heritage Centre

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

FFEU

British Muslim Heritage Centre

British Muslim Heritage Centre


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

The Mancunion

British Muslim Heritage Centre

The Mancunion


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

Muslim World Today

Muslim World Today

Muslim World Today

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

Jihad Watch

Muslim World Today

Muslim World Today

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

Muslim Obsession

Muslim World Today

Muslim Obsession

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

BBC Radio Manchester

BBC Radio Manchester

BBC Radio Manchester

'Muslim Culture Festival'

Asian Leader

BBC Radio Manchester

BBC Radio Manchester


'Muslim arts and culture festival welcomes 3000 visitors'

Reprezent

BBC Radio Manchester

Reprezent


'Award for the Bosnian Alternative School Manchester'

The Union MMU

University of Salford

University of Salford

11 Extraordinary Women from Manchester

University of Salford

University of Salford

University of Salford

Alumni Achievement Award Winners 2018


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