Open Mic Poetry Night
If you're a poet, we want to know it!
The 10th Annual Poetry Competition is now closed. Thank-you to all who entered! You can look forward to seeing your words in print in our eBook and printed copy of the 10th annual 'If You're a Poet, We Want to Know it' book.
Celebrate Poetry at the Open Mic Poetry Night – the 10th Anniversary Special
Come and enjoy a night of poetry at the Phantom National Poetry Day Friday 26 August, 5.30-6.30 pm.
Anyone is welcome to come and read their poem, or just listen in at this friendly and inclusive event. The results of our competition will be announced, and the winners are encouraged to read their poems.
The 2022 print edition of the poetry book, containing all the poems entered in the competition, will be available to purchase at the event
The eBook is free to download from 5.30 pm, Friday 26 August.
Read winning poems from past years here.
Just in case we have to move it online
Join your local librarians online using Zoom at this special lockdown edition on this popular annual event.
To RSVP for this event, email us at [email protected] An email containing the link and passcode to join the Zoom event, along with instructions, will be sent out on Friday morning.
Not sure how to use Zoom? Check out the tutorial at our Niche Academy tutorials.
Check our generous sponsor's website for more poetry events here.
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