Welcome to ‘unLISTED’
We get a lot of requests from poets, perfomance groups, fellow organisations and artists from all levels to share and promote their events. It’s not possible to support all of you and a lot of requests don’t quite fit under the small umbrella that is spoken word.
We’re been working for a while now on our ‘notice board’ to give you a place to share everything that is happening. Whether it’s a poetry launch, a performance poetry theatre show, or a local open mic – get it on the board. This is a place for everything otherwise unlisted.
Below you’ll find submitted events and opportunities from the poetry and spoken word scene.
Remembering What’s Forgotten Poet in Residence opportunity
Remembering What’s Forgotten is a new 12-month hybrid programme and exhibition championing community and lived experience narratives to tackle the overrepresentation of black and South Asian men detained under the Mental Health Act in Leeds. Co-founded by Synergi-Leeds and Words of Colour, the programme will draw on 50 years of unsung community initiatives, allyship and knowledge to…
Spoken Word Programme at New Gen Festival, 24 July
Spoken word performances on the West Stage curated by The Metaphorest, a music & poetry open mic, and a found poetry workshop with Gita Ralleigh.
Homebrew Poetry ft. Rebecca Cooney, Kofi Achina & Open Mic
Homebrew is a freshly-brewed poetry open mic and feature night at the newly-opened Hillbilly Social 101, Bounds Green.
TRIBE FAIR: Live music and African vendors
An experimental music & poetry jam and fair with African vendors in the Copeland park CIC.
– We prioritise Black/POC Queer folk
– Live DJ
For the Present: Celebrating Michael Donaghy
An evening of poetry and music to celebrate the life of the late poet, Michael Donaghy. Featuring an all-star line up of poets with readings from: Kayo Chingonyi, Ruairi Donaghy, Maura Dooley, Paul Farley, Kathryn Gray, Hannah Lowe, Andrew Neilson, Sean O’Brien, Don Paterson and Greta Stoddart, and performances from Irish traditional musicians. 7:30pm, Tuesday…
Spoken Word Artist Opportunity
Call Out for a Spoken Word artist for a dance-based immersive performance opportunity! We want to hear from you -please refer to full details!
Clean Air for the Ends
Poetic Unity’s new campaign ‘Clean Air For The Ends’ promotes alternative travel such as riding bikes and roller skating for young Black and marginalised people from the ends. Lambeth and Southwark have some of the worst air pollution levels in London and as a Brixton based charity Poetic Unity felt called to make noise about…
Camden Young Writers
Are you an aspiring writer aged 16-18 living or studying in Camden? Camden Young Writers is The Poetry Society’s latest opportunity for local young writers in the London borough of Camden. This free programme will introduce you to the skills you’ll need in any creative career. Over weekly sessions throughout the autumn term, award-winning poets will guide…
The archaeology of a story – a masterclass with Sally Pomme Clayton
A playful, practical masterclass workshop for traditional storytellers with experience – 5 and 6 Oct 2024.
Poetry Pandemonium
Quarterly spoken word / poetry night at legendary Macclesfield venue
Volunteer Write to Life Mentors
Write to Life is a creative writing group which works with survivors of torture. The role is to mentor clients in creative writing sessions (one to one and group workshop) at Write to Life, the creative writing group at Freedom from Torture. Write to Life is a unique group working with survivors of torture. Over the…
Cheeky Poetry (with Charley Genever)
Explore the cheeky, naughty, unconventional, and down right sordid world of Not Suitable for Work (NSFW) poetry.
Music and Poetry (with Jay Sandhu)
Discover the art of weaving words into melodies with this workshop on poetry and music.
Abbi Jinks Poet in ‘Say YES to Life’
Have you always had an inkling that there's more to life than this?
Do you wish you could believe in yourself and feel a bit more bliss?
Evel’s holy guide Zine
New bible just dropped! A zine full of art, poetry, and all things nice.
