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Queer Up North 1992-2002: Celebrating Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Heritage Volunteer
Organisation Details
Manchester Histories
Activity type: Administration, Art and Design, Community Work, Culture, Heritage
Sub theme: Culture, Heritage, LGBT+, Libraries
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Connecting people through histories and heritage
Description of role: Manchester Histories and Queer Up North
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Queer Up North 1992-2002: Celebrating Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Heritage. This opportunity involves attending 7 training sessions at Manchester Central Library covering how to interview community members and record oral histories (audio); and how to uncover queer histories in archives.
Training Dates & Times:
Sat May 17th 2025 11-2pm (3hrs) - INTRO & Oral Histories Session 1 with Lucy Newby & Abigail Ward
Sat May 24th 2025 12-2pm (2hrs) - Oral Histories Session 2 with Lucy Newby & Abigail Ward
Sat May 31st 2025 12-2pm (2hrs) - Oral Histories Session 3 with Lucy Newby & Abigail Ward
Sat June 14th 2025 12-2pm (2hrs) - Oral Histories Session 4 with Lucy Newby & Abigail Ward
Sat June 21st 12-2pm (2hrs) - Introduction to Archives with Heather Roberts
Sat June 28th 12-2pm (2hrs) - Introduction to Archives with Heather Roberts
Sat July 12th 11-2pm - FINAL SESSION (3hrs) Introduction to Archives with Heather Roberts
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to take part in the collection of 40+ oral histories from artists, producers and audiences involved in the ground breaking Queer Up North festivals from 1992-2002.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: MONDAY 28th April 9AM.
About Manchester Histories
Manchester Histories is an award-winning charity that works collaboratively to reveal, share and celebrate Greater Manchester’s diverse histories and heritage. We connect people to explore the past and shape the future through histories and heritage. We deliver a yearlong public and community engagement programme and host the biennial Manchester Histories Festival.
About the Project - Queer Up North 1992-2002: Celebrating Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Heritage
The aim of the project is to preserve and celebrate the rich LGBTQ+ heritage of Manchester, England - focusing on the Queer Up North (QUN) festivals held between 1992 and 2002.
The project is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Granada Foundation. Thanks to National Lottery players.
The project includes:
Oral Histories Collection: 40+ interviews will be recorded of artists, audiences, and community members who were integral to QUN’s success and will provide a personal and profound insight into the LGBTQIA+ experiences of the time.
Digital Archive: A comprehensive digital archive preserving the festival’s legacy will be created. This website will feature images, video, audio and stories, bringing the archive to life for a broad audience. It will showcase highlights from the physical QUN archive currently held at Manchester Central Library & University of Bristol, making material accessible digitally to researchers, educators, activists, and the wider community.
Public Engagement and Events: A series of events, talks and creative outputs will take place in Manchester to celebrate the QUN festivals (1992-2002), generating greater awareness and celebration of LGBTQIA+ heritage.
If you would like more information, please contact abigailward@manchesterhistories.co.uk
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Queer Up North 1992-2002: Celebrating Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Heritage. This opportunity involves attending 7 training sessions at Manchester Central Library covering how to interview community members and record oral histories (audio); and how to uncover queer histories in archives.
Training Dates & Times:
Sat May 17th 2025 11-2pm (3hrs) - INTRO & Oral Histories Session 1 with Lucy Newby & Abigail Ward
Sat May 24th 2025 12-2pm (2hrs) - Oral Histories Session 2 with Lucy Newby & Abigail Ward
Sat May 31st 2025 12-2pm (2hrs) - Oral Histories Session 3 with Lucy Newby & Abigail Ward
Sat June 14th 2025 12-2pm (2hrs) - Oral Histories Session 4 with Lucy Newby & Abigail Ward
Sat June 21st 12-2pm (2hrs) - Introduction to Archives with Heather Roberts
Sat June 28th 12-2pm (2hrs) - Introduction to Archives with Heather Roberts
Sat July 12th 11-2pm - FINAL SESSION (3hrs) Introduction to Archives with Heather Roberts
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to take part in the collection of 40+ oral histories from artists, producers and audiences involved in the ground breaking Queer Up North festivals from 1992-2002.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: MONDAY 28th April 9AM.
About Manchester Histories
Manchester Histories is an award-winning charity that works collaboratively to reveal, share and celebrate Greater Manchester’s diverse histories and heritage. We connect people to explore the past and shape the future through histories and heritage. We deliver a yearlong public and community engagement programme and host the biennial Manchester Histories Festival.
About the Project - Queer Up North 1992-2002: Celebrating Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Heritage
The aim of the project is to preserve and celebrate the rich LGBTQ+ heritage of Manchester, England - focusing on the Queer Up North (QUN) festivals held between 1992 and 2002.
The project is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Granada Foundation. Thanks to National Lottery players.
The project includes:
Oral Histories Collection: 40+ interviews will be recorded of artists, audiences, and community members who were integral to QUN’s success and will provide a personal and profound insight into the LGBTQIA+ experiences of the time.
Digital Archive: A comprehensive digital archive preserving the festival’s legacy will be created. This website will feature images, video, audio and stories, bringing the archive to life for a broad audience. It will showcase highlights from the physical QUN archive currently held at Manchester Central Library & University of Bristol, making material accessible digitally to researchers, educators, activists, and the wider community.
Public Engagement and Events: A series of events, talks and creative outputs will take place in Manchester to celebrate the QUN festivals (1992-2002), generating greater awareness and celebration of LGBTQIA+ heritage.
If you would like more information, please contact abigailward@manchesterhistories.co.uk
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Oral Communication Skills, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Saturday AM, Saturday PM
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 16 plus
Location:
WLG.21 Samuel Alexander Building Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL