Speed Friending & Live Music

Start your weekend at Storyhouse Childless with an evening of live music and the opportunity to meet people attending the weekend.  

Oliver Gosling is a versatile singer and songwriter hailing from The Wirral, whose soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics have captivated audiences for over 12 years. Blending the melodic charm of pop with the storytelling depth of country, the raw emotion of folk, his sound defies genre boundaries while staying deeply personal. Whether performing on intimate stages or larger venues, Oliver brings an authenticity that resonates across generations. With roots in the coastal landscapes of northwest England, his music carries a sense of place, passion, and poetic grit.

The event will take place in the beautiful Garret Bar & Theatre with views of the city. The bar will be open serving food and drinks.  

The schedule for the evening will look a little like this:
6pm: Welcome/Arrival / Live Music
7pm: Welcome from the festival team 
7.15pm: Speed Friending (optional but lots of fun!) 
7.45pm: Live Music  

Storyhouse and the Storyhouse Childless Focus Group will be around to welcome newcomers, greet returning attendees, and offer support and reassurance to anyone feeling nervous or unsure. We’re here with a friendly face to help you feel at ease.  

This event is for people who are Childless and Childfree and their supporters.

This event may feature strong language, mention of abortion, trauma, pregnancy, miscarriage, and suicidal ideation. Please look out for yourself and others and please remember you can come and go from any event.

If you have any access needs for example noise sensitivity, mobility or if there is any other support you need, please add yourself to the access register here. We will get in touch with you before the event to chat about we can support you to have the best experience of the discussions group events.