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Poetry & Spoken Word Events in Bristol

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Bristol's Poetry Scene

At the time of writing there are very few regular poetry events in Bristol. Milk hosts regular nights at Halo on Gloucester Road and The Wardrobe Theatre in Old Market. Hammer & Tongue occasionally bring their poetry slams to town and have used The Grain Barge for past events. Stand Up For Lyricism promotes poetry events in south Bristol at The Rope Walk and Tobacco Factory Theatre.

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What our editors say

“This vibrant festival is intimately connected to the goddess Brigid—also known as Brighid, Bride, or Brigit—who embodies fertility, poetry, craftsmanship, and prophecy. She is invoked in blessings for growth and inspiration, guiding us as we welcome the coming season.”
From: Imbolc Blessings & Rituals - The Making a Brigid Doll

“Join us at East Bristol Books for the launch of Laura Blomvall's debut poetry pamphlet *Enter Moon*, published by Broken Sleep. With support from Suzannah V. Evans (*Under the Blue*) and Vicky Sparrow.”
From: Laura Blomvall: *Enter Moon*, with Suzannah V. Evans & Vicky Sparrow

“Georgie Jones is a poet and performer known for her humour and heart. Praised for her ‘formidable stage presence and compelling way with words’ (reviewshub) Georgie’s poetry feels like a really good chat with a really old friend (lifelong as opposed to ancient).”
From: Satellite of Love: Burning Eye Takeover - Caitlin O'Ryan & Georgie Jones

“In 2024, she published a poetry pamphlet, *Thank You For Everything*, with Monitor Books. Of this, Luke Roberts said: ‘Nell Osborne makes wisdom blush and wit look like slapstick, and it all seems possible, scuffed and crude and stinging’.”
From: Nell Osborne: *Ghost Driver*

“Remi Graves is a London poet and drummer, and an alumnus of the Barbican Young Poets program. Their work has been featured at St. Paul’s Cathedral and in various anthologies, as well as at the Barbican Centre. In 2020, Graves was longlisted for the Merky Books New Writers’ Prize. The poetry collection *with your chest* was published in 2022 by Fourteen Poems. *coal* won the inaugural Prototype Prize (short-form category) in 2024.”
From: Remi Graves: *coal* , with Deanna Rodger