New Vic Meets workshops announced for 2025

We’re delighted to be collaborating with Vic Meets on three new workshops for women and people of marginalised genders.

Vic Meets is a platform created by R&B singer and broadcaster Victoria Jane to provide support and guidance to emerging artists.

If you’re interested in developing your skills and confidence and making new connections in the Manchester music scene - sign up today!

About the workshops

Crafting your sound with Musumba
Wednesday 19 March, 6-8pm
Bradford artist Musumba breaks down the different elements of her sound, including production, writing, singing, mixing and mastering.

Songwriting with Nina Cobham
Thursday 3 April, 6-8pm
Bilingual singer-songwriter Nina Cobham sheds light on her creative process, with practical tips to inspire you in your own songwriting.

In-conversation with Ruby Wood
Thursday 17 April, 6-8pm
Vocalist and songwriter Ruby Wood reflects on her journey so far, and shares how she’s dealt with challenges to carve out a lasting career.

Head to the Get Involved section of our website to sign up.

These events are intentional spaces for women and people of marginalised genders as part of our All Things Equal initiative. This includes:
Women, including Trans Women
Non-Binary / Agender people
Gender Fluid / Genderqueer people
Trans Men / Trans Masculine people
Intersex people
We know that more needs to be done to address intersectional barriers in the music industry, so we’re particularly keen to support additional marginalised communities. This includes Black, South Asian and ethnically diverse people, and people with lived experience of disability.
There are limited places on these workshops, so please consider whether this is right for you before signing up.
The full address of the venue is Low Four Studio, Deansgate Mews, Great Northern Warehouse, Manchester, M3 4EN.
The what3words location is admire.album.scale.
Low Four Studio is located on Deansgate Mews, accessible via escalators or a lift. The venue has step free access. Accessible toilets are 200m from the venue on Deansgate Mews.
Find out about transport, parking and directions on the Great Northern's website.

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Victoria Jane

Musumba

Nina Cobham

Ruby Wood

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