Writing on the Wall is a dynamic, Liverpool-based community organisation that coordinates projects and events that celebrate writing in all its forms. They work with a broad and inclusive definition of writing that embraces literature, creative writing, journalism and non-fiction, poetry, songwriting, and storytelling. Writing on the Wall works with …
Where poets, composers and performers come together - Art Song Lab is a multi-month collaborative experience that culminates in a week-long program comprising rehearsals, workshops, forums, community building, and concerts. Successful applicants are paired in January. They then have about three months to create a brand-new art song from scratch. …
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 …
Annually, the readings by the Griffin Poetry Prize shortlisted poets are highly anticipated. Again in 2015, the readings will be held at beautiful Koerner Hall, Telus Centre for Performance and Learning, part of The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. The evening will also include the announcement of the Griffin …
As part of the celebrations to mark their first anniversary in their sparkling new home on Charing Cross Road, Foyles welcomes back Simon Armitage CBE, who performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Poetry Department last year. On Wednesday 3rd June, Simon will reflect on his journey captured in his latest …