17 June - Matt Cain, Writer, Broadcaster, Publisher

Matt Cain is a writer, broadcaster, publisher and leading commentator on LGBTQ+ issues.

He was Channel 4’s first Culture Editor, Editor-In-Chief of Attitude magazine, has written for all the national newspapers, and has appeared on BBC Breakfast, Good Morning Britain, The Today Programme and Lorraine. He’s a patron of LGBT+ History Month, has received an honorary doctorate from Bolton University, addressed the Cambridge Union, and in 2025 was awarded an MBE for services to LGBTQ+ culture.

Matt’s bestselling novels include The Madonna Of Bolton, The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle and One Love. His latest, The Castle of Stories, will be published in June 2026 as the first title from Pansy, the independent publisher he's set up with his husband Harry Glasstone to prioritise queer authors and put queer-themed books first.

Born in Bury and brought up in Bolton, Matt now lives in London with Harry and their dog, Teddy.

https://www.instagram.com/mattcainwriter/

Doors open at 6pm, the event begins at 6.30pm and ends by 7.45pm. Then we have until 8.30pm to chat with our guest, mingle & drink & enjoy the BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! Gallery Café.

Tickets are non-refundable