Poetry

Lately, it feels like the world is one endless bad news cycle. Joshua Idehen isn’t here to pretend otherwise but instead brings humour, warmth

Robin Ince is many things. A multi award winning comedian, author, broadcaster, bibliomaniac and a populariser of scientific ideas. He is perhaps best known

The poetic equivalent of finding out that the drinks machine in your local McDonalds has replaced its Pepsi button with spiced rum. Kid Anansi

Lalah-Simone Springer is a working-class poet, speculative fiction writer and creative health facilitator (she/they). Lalah was part of the London Arts and Health Artist

Curated by the Forward Prizes for Poetry, this special reading brings outstanding contemporary poetry to the heart of Shambala. Showcasing Michael Mullen, this event

Sticks & Stoners are a group of award-winning queer and disabled spoken word artists; Sumner Brook, Carys Hannah, and George Parker, curated and presented

Mark Grist is a multi-award-winning poet, rap battler, children’s author and former teacher whose performances and videos have been viewed more than 100 million

Toby Campion is an award-winning poet and playwright. A former UK National Poetry Slam champion and World Poetry Slam finalist, Toby has performed his

Bradley Taylor is an award-winning poet born and based in Birmingham. In 2024 he won the Roundhouse Poetry Slam, the night of which was

This welcoming, supportive workshop offers a space for artistic expiration; reflecting on the moments of creative spark that make festivals so special. Working with

For over 15 years, Ishtiaq Hussain has been captivating audiences with his exceptional skill in Visual Vernacular (VV) a dynamic performance style that combines

Nafeesa is a Brum-Kashmiri writer, educator, performer and director. When she’s not archiving city council bankruptcy, Nafeesa uses a multidisciplinary approach to her creative