Hosted by Manchester-based poet and director Elmi Ali, Boiling Point invites audiences on both days to gather around the “the kitchen table or living room” for a unique discussion that explores the politics, fissures and optimistic possibilities of our world.

Designed as a cosy space for everyone to see, hear and share their truths freely. This unique talk will span tender reflections, impassioned debate and beyond in a homely environment, allowing everyone present to be both audience and participant.

Artist Bios

Elmi Ali is a writer, director and facilitator based in the North-West. He writes poetry, short fiction and for the stage. His work has been received in venues across the country from the Power House Library in Mosside to The British Library in London. His writing is published in Scarf Magazine – of which he is an associate editor – Sable 15 and Critical Muslim 13 respectively.

Jamal Mehmood is a writer and filmmaker based in London. His work has been featured at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Magma, BBC4, Poetry London, and Popula. He has been shortlisted for the Outspoken Prize for Poetry in Film and won the national Poetry Rivals. His latest book The Leaf of the Neem Tree (Hajar Press) was released in 2021. Jamal is currently a staff writer at Muftah Magazine.

Faisal Hanif is a media analyst at the Centre for Media Monitoring which looks at the representation of Muslims and Islam in the British media. He is the author of 5 major reports on media coverage of Muslims and has previously worked as a news reporter and researcher at the Times and the BBC. He also writes about Muslims in Britain and wider international issues. Most of his writings can be found in the Middle East Eye.