A man wearing sunglasses and a white T-shirt stands outside in front of a small building with a tiled roof. The sky is blue with a few clouds, and fairy lights are visible above him.

Michael Ainsworth

About me:

Owner of The Grayston Unity, bar and grassroots music venue in Halifax. Promoted my first gig in 1984. Also, we run a tiny record label. Founder of Halifax Music Heritage Trail.

Committed to the borough and music!

About my journey with CalderdaleCreates:

I have been on the board for nearly 2 years. I joined to hopefully make a difference
and ensure live music was represented. Also on the steering group for West Yorkshire
Music Network as part of WYCA.

As a strong advocate for the power of culture to help drive regeneration and increase
the economic prosperity of the borough (as well as the more obvious benefits of
having a thriving cultural landscape) I see Calderdale Creates as having a vital role to
play.