Pods Up North

A conference for podcasters of all levels, to learn the latest techniques, get industry advice and meet other awesome podcast creators.

Federation House

<h2>Pods Up North is a conference for podcasters.</h2>Sponsored by Spotify, it’s the first event of it’s kind up North and brings together the super talented and diverse podcast community for a day packed-full of panel discussions, workshops and talks with top speakers from across the audio world. This includes BBC Sounds, Spotify, Social Chain and Audio Boom and international, award-winning podcasts like the Two Shot Pod and The Naked Podcast. We’ve got over 25 speakers and you can see exactly who’ve we’ve coming below. Confirmed Speakers<ul><li>Jonathan Wall, Controller - BBC Sounds</li><li>Craig Parkinson, Presenter - Two Shot Pod</li><li>Natalie Silverman, Presenter - Fertility Podcast</li><li>Colin Gray, founder, host - Alitu / The Podcast Host</li><li>Matt Deegan, Founder - British Podcast Awards, Folder Media</li><li>Katy Leeson &amp; Doddz, Managing Director - Social Chain</li><li>Amy Woods, Founder &amp; Host - Content x10</li><li>Kieran McKeefery, cofounder, CTO - Rebel Base Media</li><li>Mike Newman - Head of UK Content &amp; Partnerships, Audio Boom</li><li>Cllr Luthfur Rahman - Lead for Culture, Manchester City Council</li><li>Dan Hudson - Presenter, Gay and Non Gay Podcast</li><li>Jenny Eells &amp; Kat Harbourn - Presenters, The Naked Podcast</li><li>Mike Cunsalo - CMO, Podcast.co</li><li>Jim Salveson - On The Left Side podcast, XS Manchester</li><li>Adam Catterall - Presenter, Fight Disciples Podcast</li><li>Claire Freeman - Founder ASFB Productions</li><li>Melanie Harris - Director of Sparklab Productions</li><li>Emma Goswell - Presenter, Coming Out Stories, Gaydio</li><li>John Gibbons - Presenter, The Anfield Wrap podcast</li><li>Lily Ames - Chalk &amp; Blade and creator of UK Audio Network</li><li>Jay Mottershead - Full Time Devils podcast</li><li>Rebecca Rae-Evans - Co-Founder and host of Tech for Good Live</li></ul>Boosting your podcasting knowledge, confidence &amp; networks!From getting listeners to making money, you&#x27;ll learn the latest techniques, get insider-industry advice, learn some killer new skills and meet other awesome, podcasters. All with the aim of helping you to create and continue to produce great podcasts.You will learn how<ul><li>to build your audience</li><li>SEO &amp; Shownotes can drive listeners to your show (nor not!)</li><li>to start a podcast from scratch</li><li>to make the most out of your content</li><li>you go about booking guests</li><li>to understand listener statistics</li><li>to win a podcast award</li><li>to build your podcast without chasing numbers</li><li>you can get personal with your podcast content</li><li>some of our guests have turned podcasting into a full time gig</li><li>what goes into putting on a live show</li><li>to conduct a great interview</li><li>to be a great storyteller through taking some tips from fiction podcasts</li><li>to be an authentic presenter</li><li>and much, much more…</li></ul>I&#x27;ve thought about it, but I don’t even have a podcast yet, can I still come?Yes, we&#x27;ve designed the day to be for podcasters of all levels. From those who are just starting out, or if you want to discover how to take your podcast to the next level. The event is suitable for people podcasting on behalf of an organisation, like your business, to solo podcasters, hobbyists and all podcasters in between. In addition to entry on the day, your ticket also includes,<ul><li>Lunch (we’ll get your dietary requirements when you buy your tickets)</li><li>Tea, coffee and water throughout the day</li><li>Entry to a special, <a href="http://bit.ly/2qvMN92" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">pre-Pods Up North networking event</a> on Friday 22nd November </li><li>&amp; Exclusive Wrap Party on the evening of the 23rd (after the event!)</li></ul><h3>For more info visit <a href="http://www.PodsUpNorth.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.PodsUpNorth.com</a></h3>

<h3>FAQ</h3>Who behind all this then?Pods Up North is brought to you by audio geeks and podcast / radio experts, Vic Turnbull (<a href="http://www.micmedia.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MIC</a>), Kate Cocker (<a href="http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Presenter Coach</a>) and Ant McGinley (<a href="https://www.ontheleftside.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">On The Left Side</a>).Where is it? Federation House, Manchester. 2 minutes from Victoria train/tram station and even less from Shudehill bus, coach and tram station. Map <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/E9BiQGU3sF92" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>When does it start? The conference starts at 0915, but we’d like you to be there from 0830 on-wards so you can have a brew, say hi to people and get settled before the big dayAre lunch and refreshments included? Yes, we’re providing lunch. Plus tea, coffee and water will be available throughout the day. We’ll get your dietary requirements from you when you buy your tickets.Is there creche facilitiesSorry, we won’t have these facilities at Pods Up NorthWill there be a cloakroomThere won’t be cloakroom facilities, but there is a rack for you to hang your coat. This’ll be unmanned.Is the venue wheel chair accessibleIt sure is.I'm driving where is the best place to park all day?The venue is in central Manchester, so lots of parking around. Use something like this <a href="https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/locations/federation_house_federation_street_manchester_england_m4_4bf_united_kingdom_gcw2m0bgk8c/?country=uk&amp;arriving=201911230800&amp;leaving=201911231830" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</a> to help show you the available and best priced parking I’m staying over, what’s the best hotel nearby?Our venue is in Manchester city centre and surrounded by loads of hotels and aparthotels. Use a service like <a href="https://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-gb.html?label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaFCIAQGYAQm4ARfIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQuIAgGoAgO4ApSggu4FwAIB&amp;sid=b01ac51552be3f1152273b78ecd1b463&amp;sb=1&amp;src=index&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;error_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Findex.en-gb.html%3Flabel%3Dgen173nr-1FCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaFCIAQGYAQm4ARfIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQuIAgGoAgO4ApSggu4FwAIB%3Bsid%3Db01ac51552be3f1152273b78ecd1b463%3Bsb_price_type%3Dtotal%26%3B&amp;ss=Manchester+M4+4BF%2C+UK&amp;is_ski_area=&amp;checkin_year=2019&amp;checkin_month=11&amp;checkin_monthday=22&amp;checkout_year=2019&amp;checkout_month=11&amp;checkout_monthday=23&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;b_h4u_keep_filters=&amp;from_sf=1&amp;ss_raw=M4+4BF&amp;ac_click_type=g&amp;ac_position=0&amp;dest_id=ChIJwYc7mcexe0gRg4NE6WUcNCY&amp;dest_type=region&amp;place_id=ChIJwYc7mcexe0gRg4NE6WUcNCY&amp;place_id_lat=53.4859104&amp;place_id_lon=-2.2399892&amp;place_types=postal_code%2Cgeocode&amp;search_pageview_id=8768930a8e5b00ed&amp;search_selected=true" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Booking.com</a> to find the right place for your budget.Will the event be filmed?We will be live streaming the event (details announced soon).=========================================For press and sponsorship enquiries please email vic@vicelizabeth.com =========================================

<h3>For questions, queries, asks - whatevs, drop us a line </h3>PodsUpNorth@gmail.com <h2><a href="http://www.PodsUpNorth.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.PodsUpNorth.com</a></h2>

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