So impressed

INPRESS, an organisation which provides sales and marketing support to independent publishers, has moved to the North East from London.

It follows the appointment of Rachael Ogden – one-time literature specialist at Arts Council England, North East – as managing director.

The Arts Council-funded organisation was set up in 2002.

Ms Ogden said: “Although we are a UK-wide organisation, we are delighted to call the North East our home and to be making our contribution to the regional economy.”

Inpress chairman Ross Bradshaw said: “The North East is a good place to be with member publishers Iron Press and Flambard close by and Smokestack a short journey away. There are many other small presses, a lively writing scene, live venues and the national magazine for women writers, Mslexia.”

Visit www.inpressbooks.co.uk

Boro rocks on

The full line-up for this year’s 10th annual Middlesbrough Music Live event, which brings live music to the town centre, has been announced.

Joining The Zutons on the main stage in Centre Square (next to the mima art gallery) will be The Sunshine Underground, Master Shortie, Zion, Raygun, Rosie and The Goldbug, Will & The People and General Fiasco.

The Sumo Rock Stage (Town Hall Courtyard) boasts Frank Turner, The Ghost Of A Thousand and a host of others.

The free festival, organised by Middlesbrough Council and promoter Ten Feet Tall, regularly attracts crowds of 45,000.

Graham Ramsay, of Ten Feet Tall, predicts some stars of tomorrow.

Official warm-up events are scheduled for June 4, 5 and 6, leading up to the main event on Sunday, June 7.

For details, visit www. middlesbroughmusiclive.co.uk