Last month Brighter Sound curated the 8th residency in their always-amazing Artistic Director series. This time the residency was lead by multi-talented, Mercury-award nominee Eska alongside Cardboard Citizens founder and Director, Adrian Jackson.

14 emerging musicians, performers and visual artists collaborated over the course of 4 days to create a  one off performance at Manchester’s Band On The Wall, entitled ‘Are You Here’.

I was asked to document some of the creative process and rehearsals as well as the incredible final performance (which included one of the most joyful and  energetic encores I’ve ever witnessed).

My favourite images from the residency can be seen in the gallery below.

A few days after the horrific attack at the Manchester arena, where 22 people lost their lives and many more were injured, thousands of people came together in St Ann’s square, to lay flowers and tributes, and to hold a minute’s silence for those who died in the tragedy.

I’ve never been so proud of my city as I have in these past few weeks following the attack. The unity, kindness and compassion that I’ve seen from my fellow Mancunians has been incredible. Our wonderful city has come together to support each other, pay tribute to the victims, raise money for those affected, and to unify against hate and fear.

The photos below were taken around Manchester city centre on 25th May, 2017, following the minute’s silence.

#WeStandTogether #LoveManchester