Such an interesting and enjoyable time interviewing and presenting an eclectic mix of authors and their fascinating books @ilkleylitfest.bsky.social. And a magnificent effort by the team @thewordupnorth.bsky.social to produce the festival back-to-back with #ContainsStrongLanguage
Sign saying Bradford2025 UK City of Culture, in central Bradford. The sign is pink, green and yellow, with a blue sky and grass in the background.
Poet Zohab Zee Khan stands on stage with a microphone.
Poet Karl Nova stands on stage with a microphone.
Well done to West Yorkshire Young Poet Laureates Max & Ayeshah who read their work brilliantly today and opened #ContainsStrongLanguage at @bradford2025.co.uk! Also great to see familiar faces Zohab Zee Khan, Karl Nova & Laura Mucha who spoke passionately about the importance of poetry in schools.
Poetry lovers, this one’s for you! ✨📚 Join us at #ContainsStrongLanguage for the Forward Prizes Showcase, where boundary-pushing poets take the stage to share work that’s bold, brilliant, and unforgettable.
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@bbccslfest @bbcarts
Don’t miss the Forward Prizes Showcase at #ContainsStrongLanguage — a celebration of the most vital voices in contemporary poetry. Step into an afternoon of powerful performances from poets featured in the 2025 Forward Book of Poetry. 🔗 Book now: buff.ly/bQ1TsRm
There’s still time to join us at #ContainsStrongLanguage! 🎉📖 The event celebrates the best new poetry from the Forward Prizes 2025. Book your free tickets & see the full festival lineup here:
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@bbcarts @bbccslfest
We’re holding a Forward Prizes Showcase at #ContainsStrongLanguage and all events are now bookable for the @bbccslfest festival in Bradford on 18-21 September. Run by @bbcarts, @wordupnorth and @bradford_2025, there are over 50 FREE events! Book now: buff.ly/bHdNUC9
There’s still time for you to join us for the Forward Prizes Showcase at #ContainsStrongLanguage! Expect bold voices, fresh perspectives, and unforgettable performances. 🎟 FREE – but booking required! Link:https://buff.ly/YYETf4w
🎤 Love poetry? Don’t miss the Forward Prizes Showcase at #ContainsStrongLanguage!
🗓 Sun 21 Sept | 14:15–15:30 📍 St George’s Hall, Bradford 🎟 Free entry – but booking required! Link: buff.ly/xRuLxac
#ForwardPrizes #PoetryEvent
