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Pods Up North

Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
Pods Up North

Pods Up North at Federation House, Manchester 23 November 2019 Tickets from £50 — Book now

Pods Up North is a one-day event all about celebrating, educating and supporting podcast makers.

This is the first event of its kind in the North, aiming to bring together the podcast community for a day packed full of panel discussions, workshops and talks. It’s run by audio geeks and podcast (and radio) experts Vic Turnbull, Kate Cocker and Ant McGinley, and features a long and storied list of experts about all things podcast.

Invaluable for anyone looking to create the best podcast they can

Whether you’re just starting out or an experienced podcaster and want to discover how to take your podcast to the next level, Pods Up North is designed to be a valuable resource for anyone looking to create the best podcast they can.

Attendees will meet fellow podcast creators and learn how to start, grow and sustain a podcast with plenty of other like-minded podcasters from the North. It’s held on Saturday 23rd November at Federation House in the centre of Manchester.

 

 

Pods Up North at Federation House, Manchester 23 November 2019 Tickets from £50 Book now

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