SOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic
SOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic
Live in the Assembly Bar + Kitchen!
Readings by a different local published poet each month. This month we’re delighted to welcome PETER SPAFFORD
Peter is a writer, songwriter and broadcaster. He has written for radio, theatre,
musical theatre and opera.
His poetry collections so far are QUICK (Valley Press) and FRISK
(Yaffle). His latest collection, SUN TANKING was released by Yaffle Press in 2025.
He is also Director of Words at Chapel FM Arts Centre where he curates the annual WRITING
ON AIR festival and presents the weekly podcast LOVE THE WORDS.
OPEN MIC
We supply the mic – you supply the poetry
Put your name down for a 4 minute slot (first come, first served) or just come along and listen.
Open mic name listing from 6.30pm
Event begins with guest poet at 7.00pm
Everyone welcome. Free (donation appreciated)
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