Poetry

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, with that night marking the biggest

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

Curated by the Forward Prizes for Poetry, this special reading brings outstanding contemporary poetry to the heart of Shambala. Showcasing acclaimed voices: Toby Campion,

Vibe on the potent nexus where poetry and circus meet collective feeling. Minor Arcana, Major Problems brings together three artists whose work explores queer

Born in London, raised in Luton, and made in Nottingham, Davina Songbird is a powerful voice on East Midlands stages. She is a singer,

Nadeem Din-Gabisi is an award-winning poet, visual artist and filmmaker who has cemented his unique voice as one the of the most thought-provoking new

Come with your poems and stories, your wisdom and worries, your joy and your rage. Everyone is welcome to share and listen. Poems related