Poetry

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Region’s longest running spoken word event returns after summer break

The region’s longest running spoken word event is set to return to it’s Salford stage after a summer break. Verbose […]

The Bard of Salford himself Dr. John Cooper Clarke.
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‘Bard of Salford’ John Cooper Clarke to receive Freedom of the City recognition

The ‘Bard of Salford’, Dr John Cooper Clarke, is set to receive the Freedom of the City honour. The Higher […]

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Acts you don’t want to miss in Salford this Greater Manchester Fringe

From techno bingo to binmen-turned-drag stars Salford has much to offer in the way of eclectic acts this Greater Manchester […]

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Lowry and MacFest due to host cultural musical performance in Salford

MACFEST will be holding a Pakistani and Moroccan musical performance at the Lowry theater.

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Poet Laureate Simon Armitage visits Eccles in exclusive ‘Pay-what-you-feel’ poetry event

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage is set to visit Eccles Library in an exclusive ‘pay-what-you-feel’ poetry evening. The Professor of Poetry […]

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Salford poet John Cooper Clarke’s ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ reaches 1 billion streams courtesy of Arctic Monkeys

The Bard of Salford John Cooper Clarke’s collaboration with the Arctic Monkeys, using his poem ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ as […]

Sophia Dobreva-Nolita with one of her own artworks at the launch of 'Bluebirds' (Image: Rais Esat)

REVIEW: ‘Bluebirds’ by Sophia Dobreva-Nolita at Salford Quays

Bulgarian-born artist Sophia Dobreva-Nolita has launched her Bluebirds exhibition at Salford Quayside and, despite its smaller size, the environment her […]

Salford graduate launches poetry collection at King's Arms

Salford graduate launches poetry collection at King’s Arms

Verbose’s first headliner of 2023, Will Stevenson launches his first poem collection called ‘We are Now Approaching’ with themes of time and travel.

Salford alumni encourages 'community cohesion' through art festivals

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.

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“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 […]