Connie Cowell

Every winter in Manchester comes with a predictable set of rituals, like the damp swirl of mates trying to decide which afters is closest to a Spar. But this year (and last year, and the year before), another ritual has crept in. Read how we are tackling the cost of living crisis.

Carnival has just been and gone, so let’s dive into the culture that brings Carnival to life... A sound system is never just a stack of speakers. It’s a social force. Read how generations of ravers are still keeping the flame alive through sound system culture in the UK.

Hello darling! I’m Connie. At heart, I’m a writer with a deep love for poetry, British rap, and MCing. And, with a formal career in marketing, I jumped at the chance to lead the marketing for The Bag Factory and Acid Rain.