We are delighted to welcome Paolo Hewitt back to Fiery Bird for a very special event on 27 September 

Paolo will be featuring his new book, Towards The Dream which brings together for the first time his two acclaimed books on his life in care, The Looked After Kid and But We All Shine On. However, this will not be a reading in the traditional sense , but a presentation of the book using other artists to illustrate the words. All will be revealed on the day. 

About Paolo 

Author, screenwriter, and music journalist his lifelong passion for books and music began during a difficult childhood in care in Woking. Moving to London at 19, he quickly broke into the music press, joining Melody Maker before moving to the NME, where he became an early and influential writer on hip hop and the emerging Acid House scene.

Since going freelance in 1990, Paolo has written for publications worldwide and published numerous acclaimed books, including definitive biographies of Oasis and The Small Faces, as well as his memoir, Toward The Dream, about his experiences in care. His work spans music, culture, football, fashion and personal memoir, establishing him as a distinctive and enduring voice in British popular culture.

Tickets

From £10 in advance plus fees. £12 on the door

Suitable For Ages

13+