Fellows Festival 2025 Manchester

Fellows Festival 2025 will bring together visionary thinkers and experts from diverse fields including culture, media, the arts, public policy, civil society, and business.

Immerse yourself in groundbreaking ideas and be part of driving powerful conversations. Kindle new partnerships and engage directly with bold RSA projects designed to create real-world impact.

Embracing the spirit of connection, regions nationwide and internationally will host local events featuring live-streamed keynotes, dynamic discussions, and region-specific content. With opportunities for collaboration at every level, the festival will bring all participants together, no matter where they are in the world.

What to expect from the Manchester Fellows Festival event

Join us in person at the Manchester Fellows Festival 2025 event on 16 May from 11:00 to 16:30 and celebrate the power of connection through compelling storytelling.

Prepare to be inspired. Come along for an unforgettable day as keynote speakers from the creative industries share their extraordinary journeys.

Paul Moore (Manchester International Festival) unveils the incredible story of how a small, passionate group transformed their vision into one of the world’s most exciting theatre showcases.

Emma Baylin, Founder of ‘Shared Harmonies,’ will take us on a musical voyage, revealing how the power of singing can nurture deeper connection and wellbeing in the workplace. Get ready to experience some of Emma’s interactive vocal techniques firsthand!

Katie Mahon (Bloomin’ Buds Theatre Company, Bradford) empowers local communities to bring their lived experiences to life through performance. Witness members of her company in action as they demonstrate their enthralling work.

Dr (h,c) Ria Meera Munshi, Founder and Artistic Director of Ri Ri’s Dance Academy, will dazzle us with the beauty and energy of Indian dance, celebrating culture, heritage, and identity in motion.

This is your chance to enjoy the magic of storytelling, engage with our speakers and connect with other attendees. Try your hand at some exhilarating performance techniques and unleash your own creativity.

Early bird tickets start from £10 and are available until 09:30 on 31 March (regional variations apply). Standard ticket pricing starts on 31 March, so don’t miss out.

A maximum of two tickets can be bought in one booking. Please note that you will need to supply guest contact details and any dietary allergies or intolerances.

We can’t wait to share the full agenda with you in the coming weeks. Updates will be featured in the Fellows Festival 2025 area on the RSA website.

Dietary requirements

The ticket price includes lunch and refreshments. Dietary requirements will be catered for. You will be asked to provide details of any medical food allergies or intolerances for yourself and any additional ticket holders at the point of booking.

Refund policy

Refunds will be processed up to 10 days prior to the event.

Taking part in RSA in-person events

If you have any questions, or to let us know of any access requirements or reasonable adjustments you require, please email fellowship@rsa.org.uk.

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