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The Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction 2022
We’re delighted to announce that Northern Soul is the Media Partner for the fifth annual Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction. This is our fourth year as partner for the prestigious prize, run by Comma Press and the University of Central Lancashire. Comma’s commitment to the short story and its place in today’s literary narrative is second to none, as is its work to blur cultural and social boundaries.
Read the full story..Competition: Win a bottle of One-Eyed Rebel Spiced Rum from The Spirit of Manchester Distillery
Competition: Win a bottle of One-Eyed Rebel Spiced Rum from The Spirit of Manchester Distillery.
Read the full story..Media Sponsor: Northern Soul – shortlist announced for the Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction 2021
We’re delighted to have teamed up with Comma Press and the University of Central Lancashire as Media Partner for the fourth annual Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction.
Read the full story..Win a weekend pass for Awaken, an online celebration of music for spring at York’s National Centre for Early Music
Win a weekend pass for Awaken, an online celebration of music for spring at York’s National Centre for Early Music (NCEM).
Read the full story..Win a festival pass for York Christmas at Home, a new online weekend festival at York’s National Centre for Early Music (NCEM)
Win a festival pass for York Christmas at Home, a new online weekend festival at York’s National Centre for Early Music (NCEM).
Read the full story..Win a bottle of Winter Spiced Gin, a festive-inspired tipple from Manchester Gin
Win a bottle of Winter Spiced Gin, a festive-inspired tipple from Manchester Gin.
Read the full story..The Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction 2021
Win a family ticket for four to The British Music Experience, situated on Liverpool’s Pier Head
Win a family ticket for four to The British Music Experience, situated on Liverpool’s Pier Head (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Read the full story..Win a signed copy of The Escape Plan by award-winning poet Henry Normal
Win a signed copy of The Escape Plan, the latest collection of poetry by award-winning writer, poet, TV and film producer Henry Normal.
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