Michael Chandler
mlchandler.bsky.social
Michael Chandler
@mlchandler.bsky.social
CEO @itsgroundswell.bsky.social, founder/consultant @asc-agency.bsky.social, cofounder WAYoutArts. Dad. Filmmaker/ex-DJ. Clore. Passionate about #SocialJustice #ArtsforSocialChange #CreativeHealth #ClimateJustice #Cocreation. He/him. Views own
The wonderful #ChangeActCIC are hosting their first #ForumTheatre #TheatreOfTheOppressed workshop in Hastings next Friday 25th. If you’re in the area, spread the word 👇👇

#TheatreforChange #ArtForChange

www.eventbrite.com/e/acting-for...
April 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Just seen this on a bus in South London. LOVE it, great stunt and campaign, being seen by people & raising awareness across London- bravo @biteback2030.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social 👏👏
April 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
An uplifting evening last night with @artshomelessint.bsky.social associates, with personal performances on experiences of homelessness, trauma, mental health, intersectionality, stigma- & the importance of arts providing voice, hope, relations, recovery, futures.

Bravo as always to the AHI team 👏
March 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A privilege to join APPP Creative Health, on the importance of creativity in preventing ill health w @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social @michaelmarmot.bsky.social David Tovey & more
Powerful egs of creativity’s impact on lives, the role of arts in change & communicating abt health
Thanks @ncch.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I LOVE the latest @bigissue.com -a full takeover from graf legend 10Foot & crew
I’m a bit of a graf fan (see my 1st film!) & the aesthetic & content of this is 👌
Hats off @paulmcnamee.bsky.social handing over the keys for a brill collection inc @resonancefm.bsky.social @ourmoh.bsky.social & more
March 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
‘Charities role is to Speak up. Stand together. Ask the biggest questions. And can fix society.’

Powerful calls to action from @dhnnjyn.bsky.social @neweconomics.bsky.social at the end of an inspiring, galvanising 1st day at @acevo.bsky.social #ACEVOfest2025
March 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Fascinating, galvanising PM w @streetskitchen.bsky.social, @itsgroundswell.bsky.social with Islington Council,
grassroots groups & @tomcopley.bsky.social talking about @london.gov.uk Rough Sleeping Action Plan.
(Nice being next to @unionchapeluk.bsky.social too, given chats abt Homeless Taskforce!)
February 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A brilliant @itsgroundswell.bsky.social Away Day.
We explored our campaigning plans & priorities for the next few years, launched the Groundswellian Way, & spent some quality time together!
Here’s me signing up to the Groundswellian Way
Big thanks and bravo to the whole team
January 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Home is a human right.

#HumanRightsDay

Our Voice, Our Rights is @itsgroundswell.bsky.social & @amnestyuk.bsky.social campaign with people with experience of homelessness to ensure their voice & priorities are heard by the government.
Read and watch here: groundswell.org.uk/prime-minist...
December 10, 2024 at 6:47 PM
This week, Arts Homelessness International's 5th birthday reminding us why art & creativity is important personally, for community, solidarity, internationally, in so many ways (with some brilliant artwork and great performances). Support their Friends scheme now!
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November 17, 2024 at 12:08 PM
The Service of Commemoration for people who have been homeless who have died was a poignant reminder of the impact of homelessness. @streetwiseopera.bsky.social & @choirwithnoname.bsky.social soared, reminding me of the power of singing to bring together, voice communal emotions, and uplift.
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November 17, 2024 at 12:06 PM
'𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝑻𝒐 𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒑𝒔𝒆' @ourmoh.bsky.social, bringing experiences of homelessness alive in object stories, verbatim, music & art- challenging perceptions, creating community & solidarity (wonderful to see friendly faces too). Only a few shows left, go see
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November 17, 2024 at 12:06 PM
First, the launch of #ThePeopleAct with the ever-brilliant @katyrubin.bsky.social, sharing amazing resources & examples about how #LegislativeTheatre has changed policies & enabled participatory democracy across the world - check the website here: www.thepeopleact.org
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November 17, 2024 at 12:05 PM
I had the privilege of visiting this recently. Extremely poignant, beautifully done, powerful mix of verbatim theatre, stories, objects, visuals and music.
Been there, literally got the t-shirt.
Go see 👇❤️ @ourmoh.bsky.social
November 16, 2024 at 7:47 PM
‘Art means hope’
‘I wouldn’t be here without Arts Homelessness International.’

A wonderful, inspiring eve w/ friends, artists & activists celebrating AHI’s 5th anniversary

Bravo Matt, David, Samra, Katie, & all involved
Support them here donate.giveasyoulive.com/charity/arts-a…
November 14, 2024 at 9:23 PM