ISLINGTON MILL Is Queer #1 : RIV BURNS

Welcome to the inaugural episode of ISLINGTON MILL IS QUEER, an interview series dedicated to documenting the history of one of the UK's most beloved arts institutions, Salford's Islington Mill, by shining a light on the queer individuals who have helped shape that history. For the first IMIQ interview, I spoke to RIV BURNS one of Manchester's most popular and successful events organizers/promoters, one of the brains behind Sounds Form The Other City, Independent Manchester Beer Convention, Off With Their Heads and more. Riv explains how she got her start in the industry through her involvement with Islington Mill's club and gig space back in the day...