A Lovely Word

Y3 had a fantastic time at @LovelyWordLpool yesterday. We were so excited to see @MichaelRosenYes performing poetry and we were able to have our own books signed by our favourite poet. We then got to take part in an incredible poetry workshop. We have lots of inspired writers!

Tickets are £9, with all proceeds going towards us paying to make A Lovely Poetry Festival 2024 happen If you’d benefit from a free ticket - we never want ticket costs to be a barrier, so throw us a message and we’ll add you to the guest list - no questions asked 💜

With performances icons including Felix Mufti 🔥 & @p_scalpello ⚡️ and bops from @the_danchan ✨ & MYOHMY 💫 And SO MANY MORE - there aren’t enough characters in the world to explain how boss this night is gonna be 🔥 Be there or be gutted! ✨

Just 3 days until our gorgeous Artists in Residence @QueerBods takeover A Lovely Poetry Festival 🔥 We’re in for a night of queer creativity, boss bops, and immaculate vibes ⚡️ 6 July | Doors from 7:30pm | Performances from 8pm | £9 🎟️⬇️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-bodies…

so happy and honoured to have my writing amongst so many amazing local artists🥺🙏🏾❤️

We can’t WAIT to have a dance with you at the Queer Bodies Takeover 🙂‍↔️ Come along for an evening of original spoken word, boss bops, and photo opps (modelled here by the lovely Eddie!) 💫 🎟️⬇️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-bodies…

A Lovely Poetry Zine 2024 is here, and she’s stunning 😍 24 original poems by local artists, exploring their connection to Liverpool 💜 Our zines are on sale for £3 at @newsfromnowhere, and will be at all festival events! ℹ️⬇️ alovelypoetryfestival.uk

Fuel is 20! Our 20th anniversary season is a celebration of independently producing fresh work for adventurous people by inspiring artists. #FuelAt20

Do you fancy an afternoon of brand new works, with free scran & a BYOB policy? Who wouldn’t?! Come along to Sniff Test this Saturday - we’re dead keen to platform some brand new works by boss local artists, with a lovely supportive audience 💥

cant get enough of our poster on the playhouse 😭 we’re having the best time getting this queer calamity on it’s feet - don’t miss your chance to catch the world premier! Potato Milk | 30 May - 1 June | 7pm | @LivEveryPlay Playhouse Studio | £8 🎟️⬇️ everymanplayhouse.com/whats-on/potat…

Join our Artists in Residence @QueerBods for an exciting evening of rap, spoken word, poetry, music & dancing! 6 July | Doors from 7:30pm | Performances from 8pm | £9 🎟️⬇️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-bodies…

there’s still time to book onto my slam poetry workshop!! For all levels of experience and writing skills :)

Do you want to brush up on your performance skills before you submit? Join our reigning champion @Clairebeerjeraz for a special Slam workshop! 17 May | FREE | Open to all | Central Library Book your place by emailing: unusualartsourcingcompany@gmail.com or text: 07906 606 840

Just 2 weeks left to submit your work for this years’ A Lovely Poetry Festival Slam 💥 To be in with a chance of winning £300, and the champion title, submit before midnight on 27 May! More info & application form ⬇️ tr.ee/zD_wYxXNd9

The headliner of @LovelyWordLpool in May is @CiaranHodgers. His debut poetry collection Cosmocartography, published by @BurningEyeBooks, was shortlisted for @RuberyBookAward and featured in national media. 📅2 May 2024, Free Click the link for more info🔗 l8r.it/tQdR

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Help us fill Liverpool with lovely words at A Lovely Poetry Festival 2024 🤩 We’re excited to platform poets at all levels of experience at pop-up locations across the city ❤️‍🔥 To put yourself forward, email: UnusualArtsSourcingCompany@gmail.com ℹ️⬇️ alovelypoetryfestival.uk

Lovely Poetry Festival is BACK for 2024❤️ With Artists in Residence @QueerBods, a poetry bike, the return of the Slam, and so much more! Not to mention a snazzy new website 👀 Want to get involved? We’ve got plenty of opportunities for poets! 👀👇 alovelypoetryfestival.uk

If you missed our Becky talking all things A Lovely Poetry Festival 2024 on @BBCRMersey this morning - never fear! Catch up here ⬇️ at 2:19:00: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

To sign up to the workshop, please send your name, pronouns & the poem you’d like to work on to queerbodiespoetry@gmail.com at least 3 days in advance of the workshop to book your place If you can’t make it to the workshop, you are welcome to send your poem for consideration ✨

What’s the workshop? A special editing session with our lovely poets in residence @QueerBods 🗓️Sat 23rd March | 1-4pm 
📍FACT, 88 Wood Street, L1 4DQ
(tea and coffee provided, workshop space is wheelchair accessible)

📣 Calling all poets 📣 Do you want to get your lovely words published?! For A Lovely Poetry Festival 2024, we’re creating a zine, and we want you to be a part of it! The zine will be created collaboratively, with @QueerBods at a workshop on 23 March More info ⬇️