Open Collab in The Chicken Shed at The Chicken Shed, The Hen And Chicken

A gig on Saturday 23rd April. The event starts at 14:00.


Improvised music
Sonic landscape
Your poetry

Open Collab is going live and in-person again!

Join us, multi-instrumentalist live-looping duo Charlie + Jake, for an immersive afternoon of poetry, music and more: Open Collab. We will be creating musical universes around poetry sent in from across Bristol, and from all over the world, and featuring special guest Kathryn O'Driscoll, current UK Slam Champion. Joining us on stage will be movement artist and dancer Simon Abel, adding another layer of improvisation and collaboration into the mix. From ambient soundscapes to soulful grooves and vocals, we'll be using every instrument and sound under the sun to transport you into the worlds of the poems for a one-of-a-kind show.

Want to get involved and have your words set to music? Find out more and submit your poetry performance here: opencollab.co.uk

"Creative genius" - The Everyday Magazine

"Amazing collaboration project" - Adam Crowther, BBC Bristol

Entry requirements:

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