Monday 15 May 2023

Griots Poetry at the Globe

 Griots Poetry are hosting the Farrago Poetry UK Slam 2024 UK Qualifier at the Globe on Sunday 21st May at 7pm.

The founder of the Farrago Poetry Slam, John Paul O'Neill, will be leading a Masterclass from 3pm to 5pm that afternoon.

There are two special guest local poets.

Cat Wyllie-Fox is the owner of the Sandwich Cellar on Backfold, and her first book of poems came out recently.

Kandace Siobhan Walker has Jamaican-Canadian, Saltwater Geechee and Welsh heritage, and writes poetry, fiction and non-fiction as well as creating installations and moving image works.  She's won several prizes for her work.  Kandace grew up in Llanigon, and Marva Jackson Lord of Griots Poetry is her mum!

Anyone wanting to compete in the Poetry Slam should register by email in advance, by next Saturday at the latest.  Entry is free, and the email is hello@griotspoetry.org  Places are limited!

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