Brighton Book Festival

Are you a Black student at the University of Sussex with a passion for literature, culture, or creative events?

We're looking for a dynamic team of Black student curators to join an exciting collaboration between Black at Sussex and the Brighton Book Festival – the festival that amplifies the voices of marginalised authors, we are 

'Making Marginalised Mainstream'.  

This is your chance to: 

Receive professional training and development in cultural programming and event production

Design a major event for the Brighton Book Festival in June 2026 

This unique initiative is a powerful model of creative leadership – fostering year-round, sustainable engagement between Black students and one of the most exciting literary platforms in the UK. 

Whether you're a writer, reader, organiser, or someone who wants to make space for Black stories and creativity – we want to hear from you!

Open to all Black students at the University of Sussex

Deadline to express interest: Sunday 8 February 2026

Email: info@brightonbookfestival.co.uk putting Student Curator in the subject line

Only 4 spaces available

Come and join us to build something unforgettable – together!

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