2024/25 Poetry Festivals

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2. Terry Quinn says:

   May 30, 2013 at 3:40 pm

   Dear Garry, I’m not sure this is the correct method of contacting you but the only Gary Longdens on Facebook seem to be in Indiana or some such place and unless you’ve got a long commute I doubt it’s you. Is it possible for you to place the day below in one of your sites. best wishes, Terry Quinn

   Geoff Stevens Memorial Prize Launch
   Date: 8th June
   Entry: free
   Contact: tsqdor@hotmail.com
   Winners of the Geoff Stevens Memorial Prize Julie Maclean ( When I saw Jimi ) and Terry Quinn ( The Amen of Knowledge ) launch their collections on the 8th June at The Barlow Theatre. Julie lives on the Surf Coast, Australia but was born and grew up in Bristol and this retrospective collection sparks through those times. Terry lives in Preston, Lancashire and his everyday language covering ordinary subject matters have a subtext which has become the hallmark of his poetry.

   Together they will attempt to find common ground when they tackle similar issues from their books but will also read separately and there will be open mic slots throughout the afternoon.

   The prize was instigated by Indigo Dreams Publishing in commemoration of Geoff Stevens, editor of Purple Patch ( national treasure, the Guardian ) Black Country poet and artist and after a break for refreshments Geoff’s poetry and artwork will be on display with selections from his poetry being read. There will also be an open mic for his poet friends to add to their memories with poetry readings.

   The event starts at 2-00pm (doors open at 1-00pm) with the evening session beginning at 7-00pm.
   Venue Details:
   Barlow Theatre – 2.00pm
   Address: 3, Spring Walk, Oldbury, B69 4SP, GB

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3. Geoff Winde says:

   August 30, 2013 at 1:17 pm

   Hello Gary,

   We have just finished doing two shows at the Edinburgh Festival,
   ‘moneyisasinnocentasthegun’ http://vimeo.com/71380307
   and the piece streamed live from public places -‘moneyisas’,
   http://bambuser.com/channel/moneyisasinnocentasthegun

   Please let me know if you are interested in either of the shows – you
   could nominate a pubic place for the second piece, and we could stream it
   live to the venue maybe. (moneyisasinnocentasthegun.com)

   Thank you

   G.

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4. David Andrew says:

   October 3, 2013 at 7:00 am

   As someone interested in data you might like to have a look at WriteOutLoud’s new Poetry Directory (its working title): http://www.writeoutloud.net/directory/

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5. Polly says:

   February 26, 2014 at 3:28 pm

   Hi Gary, thought I’d let you know the Worcs LitFest dates for 2014: June 20-29 – thanks Polly x

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   • garylongden says:

     February 26, 2014 at 6:46 pm

     thank you, amended

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     • Polly says:

       February 27, 2014 at 2:38 am

       Bless you: 20-29 June and the web address is worcslitfest.co.uk 🙂