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Words Per Minute…….2!

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

You may remember Podcart talking about new event Words Per Minute last month. This month sees part 2 and we are very excited by the line up!

Words Per Minute is a new monthly spoken word, live music, film and performance night, run by Glasgow-based writer-performers Anneliese Mackintosh and Kirstin Innes. It aims to showcase some of the most exciting creative work happening in Glasgow (and the world) right now, from big names and emergent acts alike, in short, sharp ten minute bursts.

The last event was fabulous and the next one promises to be even better! Here is what’s coming up:

WPM2

June 6th 2010, Sunday, 4-6pm

Plus Miaoux Miaoux DJ set 6-7pm

Creation Studios, 16 Trongate, Glasgow

£2 on the door

PERFORMERS

SOPHIE COOKE

CRAIG LAMONT

ADAM STAFFORD

RODGE GLASS/ADRIAN SEARLE

IAIN CAMPBELL

EMILY BALLOU

THE SHUTDOWN (short film)

We were lucky enough to catch up with Anneliese and Kirstin (who have the most exquisite voices) to talk about the reason they started this event, what event number 2 has to offer and also what the furture holds!

Words Per Minute Website

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2 Comments on “Words Per Minute…….2!”
  1. sean mccan

    June 2nd, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    Those two girls sound awesome!!!


  2. Emily

    June 3rd, 2010 at 6:31 pm

    they make me want to change my voice



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