Verbose’s first headliner of 2023, Will Stevenson launches his first poem collection called ‘We are Now Approaching’ with themes of time and travel.
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Salford alumni encourages ‘community cohesion’ through art festivals
MACFEST is a well-known festival that celebrates art and culture, which will be welcoming all people to join in the new year of 2023.
“It’s always fun when poets and comics get together”: Award-winning poetry and comedy night to raise money for Salford charities
Poets and comedians will join forces at Salford Lads’ Club this Friday in aid of local charities. The prizewinning comedy […]
“Spring Ahead” and win a £20 voucher with Peel Park’s poetry competition
Peel Park is holding a poetry competition to boost public involvement with the park this spring. The “Spring Ahead” poetry […]
“I once had a gentleman square up to me when I was onstage” – Comedy comes to the Old Pint Pot
Lancastrian poet and comedian, Dan McLaughlin, to perform at the old pint pot this evening, with some hot takes and […]
“I once picked up John Cooper Clarke at 3.30pm; he had a custard cream for breakfast” – Henry Normal unveils Salford memories and poem ahead of Lowry gig
Henry Normal, one of the greats of British comedy and the performing arts is coming to Salford during his next […]
“Dusty’s ability to fill me with joy and to show me kindness and love, every day that helped me in ways I didn’t realise” – Salford Author releases new book about a disabled boy and his dog, saving the world
Robert Martin, an author living in Broughton released his first book, Joe and Dusty Save the World last week. The […]
“I think a lot of poets and performers have just been really really missing live gigs ,” – Salford poet hosts online event for World Poetry Day
Salford-based Canadian poet Rose Condo is hosting a charity poetry event called #HavePoemsWillTravel on Sunday 21 March in celebration of […]
Salford University Chancellor hosted online Christmas festival special ‘Makar to Cracker’
University of Salford Chancellor, Jackie Kay CBE, hosted an online Christmas festival last night, Makar to Cracker. The Scottish poet, […]
“It makes them think about the good in the world” – The Salford poetry competition spreading Christmas joy
The Salford Poetry Competition aims to spread Christmas joy by nominating members of the Salford community to receive a bar of […]
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