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Scottish Poetry Library presents Nothing But the Poem: Tomas Transtromer

During the Nothing But The Poem poetry reading session with poet Kate Hendry, the group will read out and talk about a selection of poems by the poet Tomas Tranströmer. This event will take place at The Saltire Society. Two sessions are available, at 11 am and 2 pm. Learn …

Slovakian Poetry Translation Workshop with the Scottish Poetry Library

The Scottish Poetry Library and the Edwin Morgan Trust have come together to host three Slovakian/Slovakia-based poets and three Scottish poets for a weekend of translating and exchanging poetry, experiences and exciting new ideas. Come to hear them talk about the process and to enjoy the fruits of their labours. …

Simmers, Doda and Richter at the art bar poetry series

The Art Bar is recognized as Canada's longest running poetry-only, weekly reading series. Since 1991, it has featured both emerging and established poets from across Canada and occasionally from abroad. It has become a hub for the poetry community, and entry point for new voices, a place for people to …

Bankstown Poetry Slam at the Sydney Writers’ Festival

Supported by Bankstown Youth Development Service (BYDS), the Bankstown Poetry Slam is a live spoken word competition in which the audience is the judge. Join us for another night of magic at the largest regular poetry slam in Australia, featuring David Stavanger and a multitude of local talent. Learn more …

Spring Pulse Poetry Festival

The Spring Pulse Poetry Festival (northern Ontario's largest annual poetry/arts event) returns in 2015 for its eighth year. The festival has a mandate to share poetry in public places. Last year, poets read in Extendicare facilities, in a Grade 8 classroom and other local schools, in hospital settings and more. …