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World Poetry Movement: Power to the People

9/8/2018

Friday 24th August, 7.30-9pm
Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast

World Poetry Movement is organising a worldwide poetry action called Return to the People, in defence of poetry and culture assaulted by unjust and exclusive systems, protecting free speech, and speaking out against regimes who oppress artists and writers.

Belfast Book Festival and Poetry NI are delighted to host eight poets, reading work in unity of this movement, including Nathan Armstrong, Colin Dardis, Mark Madden, Geraldine O'Kane, Willetta Fleming, Nathan Thanki and David Braziel (full line-up to be confirmed).

Tickets are only £5, book now!

Poetry Ahoy! at Titanic Belfast

6/8/2018

We're going to be at Titanic Belfast's August Arts and Animation Festival for some maritime poetry on the high seas!

Join us from 1.30-2.30pm on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August for poetry from Amy Wyatt Rafferty, Ross Thompson (Saturday only), Mark Cooper (Sunday only), Geraldine O'Kane and Colin Dardis.

PLUS we've have OPEN MIC slots for anyone wanting to share a sea shanty or set sail on a sonnet! Just bring a poem with you on the day, come along and join in. Plus there will lots of other family-friendly events including walking tours, buskers, face painting, art trail, pop-up library and more!