email:  manchesterzines@lists.riseup.net
web: www.manchesterzinefest.org.uk (should be up very soon)

IN THE DAY:
- Distros - Zine distros from around the UK will display their wares

- Zine library. Relax and peruse our splendifferous collection of zines.

- Workshops / panels / discussions:
- reading / speaking for an audience
- free writing
- zine writing as political action
- copyright, copyleft - licenses for DIY distribution
- intro to zine writing / group zine-making session - possible theme - 'how did you get here?'
- subvertising
- panel - personal zines
- panel - history of zines

IN THE EVENING:
- poetry and prose readings and open mic

- film showing: '$100 and a t-shirt' - film about the Portland, Oregon zine scene.

There will also be an exhibit running from Feb 8 to Feb 21, which will contain both original artwork and photocopied zine pages that we think are particularly beautiful / interesting. Everyone is welcome to bring in your own artwork or a photocopied page from your favourite zine, and (if you want) a short description of what it is / why you like it, to add to the exhibition.

No homophobic/racist/sexist materiel or behaviour will not be tolerated. Party-political materiel is not welcome and the Basement is a vegan space.

The Basement has a radical bookshop and vegan cafe and is a lovely place to visit even when Zinefest isn't going on!