All Borders Blur

Mapping Intersections and Genre Crossings in UK Spoken-Word Poetries Since 1965

All Borders Blur: Mapping Intersections and Genre Crossings in UK Spoken-Word Poetries Since 1965 is a two-day academic conference co-organised by the FWF/ERC-funded project Poetry Off the Page together with Queen Mary University of London and the University of Vienna.

Poetry Off the Page draws from Apples and Snakes’ Spoken Word Archive.

The conference investigates intersections of literary and performance traditions in contemporary UK spoken-word poetry and features presentations, panels and performances.

For more information on All Borders Blur, including the updated conference schedule and programme, please visit the All Borders Blur website.

Keynote Speakers

Joelle Taylor
Dr. Anthony Joseph

Conference Details

Location: Queen Mary University of London, UK
Date: 11th-12th November 2023
Registration for the conference is now open.
This is a hybrid event with the option for remote attendance

Organisers

Dr. Shalini Sengupta (University of Vienna)
Prof. Andrea Brady (Queen Mary University of London)
Prof. Peter Howarth (Queen Mary University of London)