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SOLIDARITY POETRY
AWARDS NIGHT
This year, Belfast charity Tools for Solidarity, have launched an
exciting new poetry competition. With entries being received from all
over the world, judges Deirdre Cartmill and Maria McManus have
selected the winner, which shall be announced at this award ceremony.
Comedian and writer Tim McGarry will host the evening, which will
include refreshments. If poetry and solidarity give you a thrill....this night
is for you.
7.30PM // CRESCENT ARTS
SUGGESTED DONATION £3 // ALL PROCEEDS GO TO TFS
THE FESTIVAL POETRY SLAM
Poetry NI proudly presents The Belfast Book Festival Poetry Slam!
Open to all poets, we invite you to take the mic and share your work
in front of a lively and appreciative audience, with new readers
always welcome.
To enter, simply register on the night and names will be drawn out
at random, with each poet invited onstage to read. Slots will be
limited, so it’s first come, first served!
The winner will receive the inaugural Brian Bailey Memorial Cup,
in tribute to the much missed poet and pioneer of the Belfast live
poetry scene. Poems in tribute to Brian will also be read out.
9PM // £4 // CRESCENT ARTS
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