GOT A PROJECT that requires some carefully sculpted words? Looking for assistance with some lyrics? Maybe I can help. Below are some projects I’ve provided the words for in recent times. I am able to work to a tight brief and testimonials are available on request. Feel free to get in touch if you think I can be of assistance.
Warrington Reunited
Commissioned during lockdown, the brief for ‘Warrington Reunited’ was to create an emotional and inspiring piece that reminded people of the role Warrington’s venues had played over the years – their iconic history, the gigs they had hosted, the art and culture they had provided. As well as touching on the closure of the venues due to the pandemic and the work being done to maintain an arts scene against the odds, the piece needed to look to the future and be optimistic throughout.
Memories Are Made Here
With a brief to reference the memories supporters of Warrington Wolves Rugby League club take away from attending games at the Halliwell Jones stadium, the words to ‘Memories Are Made Here’ needed to be powerful, upbeat and emotive. It was okay to touch on past successes but the main message was to be about the present and what lies ahead without too many clichés.
Art of its Time
‘Art of its Time’ was commissioned for the 10th anniversary of Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival, to celebrate its successes and to highlight a recent change to include all arts forms. The festival began in response to a growing appetite for contemporary art in Warrington following a series of critically acclaimed street art exhibitions. Now an annual fixture, its reach has increased year on year and this piece needed to reflect that and the support provided by the festival’s organisers.
This Warrington
I was asked to write ‘This Warrington‘ by Darren Jeffries of Ludovico Studios with a view to it being performed by the students of one of his acting classes. He wanted it to be a collaborative piece that summed up the feeling of positivity running through the town. He knew I was a proud Warringtonian and our conversation about the positive vibes surrounding the town struck a chord. I went home and wrote the words in around two hours.
10 Years of LiveWire
To mark the milestone of LiveWire providing 10 years of leisure, libraries and lifestyles services across Warrington, I was commissioned to write the words to a multimedia piece called ‘LiveWire10‘ that summed up the work of the community interest company. LiveWire works with Warrington Borough Council to deliver high quality health, well-being, educational and community services that make a real difference to the local community. The video was produced by Ludovico and features local actress Eleanor Curry. If you look closely you may even spot a cameo appearance by my good self (Hollywood here I come!)
As you can see I love writing and I love collaborating with others. If you would like the details of anyone I have worked with (filmographers, voiceover artists, actors, directors, project managers, etc) please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Some other stuff I’ve done…
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Where The Old Fish Market Once Stood (a poetic tribute to Warrington’s old market place).
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The Great North South Divide