Join us for the Manchester Writing School's first public event at our new home, Number 70 Oxford Street.

This special evening will see the announcement of the winners of this year's £10,000 Manchester Poetry and Fiction Prizes - the UK's biggest literary awards for unpublished writing. 

The event will open with a drinks reception and there will be short readings from each of the poetry and fiction finalists before Chair of Judges Nicholas Royle offers his thoughts on this year's submissions and the two £10,000 winners are announced. Regular hosts James Draper and Matthew Frost return to present the evening and there will be live musical entertainment.

The Manchester Writing Competition is sponsored by Macdonald Hotels & Resorts and delivered in partnership with Manchester Literature Festival.

Entry is free, however, booking via Eventbrite is essential. Please click here to book.