18 Hours produces high quality, diverse artistic and cultural experiences that educate as well as entertain. Our inclusive, sustainable, accessible events include Hastings Storytelling Festival, St Leonards Festival, Journeys Dance Festival and Streets of Battle. We also deliver arts and research projects. We are also the Development Education Centre for East Sussex, working with teachers to integ…

Manick’s work includes business and strategic planning in the cultural sector, specialising in stakeholder consultations for local authorities and creative workspace providers. As a recent associate with Counterculture he gathered invaluable evidence and intelligence from artists, funders and developers that contributed towards Manchester City Council and Rother District Council’s strategies for c…