BBC Upload Showcase at acta Community Theatre
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A event on Tuesday 16th April. The event starts at 19:00.


Date: Tuesday 16th April
Venue: acta Community Theatre
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Tickets: £5

BBC Upload is the home of new comedy, poetry and spoken word on the BBC! They’re bringing together some of the best emerging poets they’ve featured on air as part of a very special BBC Upload showcase at Lyra Festival. Plus a first half open mic led by Bristol Tonic (buy an 'Open Mic Ticket' at checkout to sign up).

Want to get your poetry featured on the BBC? Head to bbc.co.uk/upload and submit your recordings now and you could get on air!

Presented in partnership with BBC Upload and Bristol Tonic.

Tonic is a Bristol Music and Poetry Party, to celebrate the amazing creative scenes in Bristol, inspire brand new works and create an accessible platform to support the ranging voices within the city and further afield.

BBC Upload is the home of new comedy, poetry and spoken word on the BBC. Championing creatives of all kinds on radio across England, Scotland and the Channel Islands. Head to bbc.co.uk/upload to submit your creativity and get on air.

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Entry requirements: no age restrictions

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