Helen Medland has over 25 years of experience working across performance disciplines including theatre, music, dance and live art. Helen has been the creator and driving force behind the growth of the ground-breaking venue ‘The Basement’ Brighton (2001 – 2015)) and the award-winning SICK! Festival, Manchester (2013 – present).
She oversaw the organisation’s transition from a venue focused organisation, delivering an annual international programme for the presentation and creation of contemporary performance to the exceptional new and exciting SICK! Festival, Manchester, a biennial cross art form festival confronting the physical, mental and social challenges of life.