Bradford Producing Hub is delighted to introduce our new LGBTQIA+ Arts Instigator, Sonia Sandhu!
Following consultation with Bradford artists, producers and organisers, a report commissioned by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council concluded that specific support and development for LGBTQIA+ arts in the district is much needed. One of the key recommendations in the report was to resource a coordinator to help progress its key findings. We’re therefore thrilled to be able to bring Sonia on board as our new LGBTQIA+ Arts Instigator to help drive this work forward.
"Having researched and consulted lots of people across the district, what's clear is that there is a huge amount of passion and under-served potential in the LGBTQIA+ Arts scene. I know that Sonia, with the support and resources of Bradford Producing Hub, will help to connect and grow lots of individuals, organisations and ideas to make Bradford a more equitable place for all."
"Following on from my work on the New Queers on the Block scheme as local area producer for Bradford, which was in partnership with Bradford Producing Hub, Theatre in the Mill and Marlborough Productions in Brighton, I am so thrilled to be now carving out my role as LGBTQIA+ Arts Instigator, listening to and responding to the needs of local LGBTQIA+ creatives in our city. I’m so excited to join such a dynamic and generous team at Bradford Producing Hub. I'm keen to create career development opportunities, encourage creative ambition, and plan regular community building events - spaces for peer support and to spark creative collaborations."
The consultation was conducted by Rosie Freeman, Director of The Brick Box, and Richard Dunbar, freelance Arts Producer and LGBTQIA+ activist.
"Having researched and consulted lots of people across the district, what's clear is that there is a huge amount of passion and under-served potential in the LGBTQIA+ Arts scene. I know that Sonia, with the support and resources of Bradford Producing Hub, will help to connect and grow lots of individuals, organisations and ideas to make Bradford a more equitable place for all."
“The appointment of the experienced and passionate Creative Sonia Sandhu will help progress the recommendations in the consultation report. There is real hunger for the development of the LGBTQIA+ arts scene across the district and Sonia’s appointment is the perfect springboard off which to see new ideas flourish and hidden talent be brought into the spotlight.”
We’re sure you’ll join us in welcoming Sonia in this important new role. If you’d like to get in touch with Sonia, you can drop her an email to sonia@bdproducinghub.co.uk or follow her on Twitter @hungry_sonia.
