Poetry and Spoken Word Group annual review and online social
19 March @ 12:30 - 13:30 GMT
Find out what the Poetry and Spoken Word Group has been doing over the last 12 months and our plans for 2026. Then join us for our online social.
This event takes place prior to our How I write – in conversation with poet Imtiaz Dharker at 14.30. Register here for this event.
Programme
- Welcome and introductions from PSWG Committee Chair, Dean Atta (5 mins)
- Poetry and Spoken Word Group Annual Review (20 mins)
- Online social hosted by the Poetry and Spoken Word Group Committee (30 mins)
- This event will be moderated by Sarah Baxter & Rose Hensher – PSWG staff coordinators, SoA
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About the Poetry and Spoken Word Group
The SoA Poetry and Spoken Word Group (PSWG) page is a professional community for poets and spoken word artists. We come together to discuss issues affecting poets and the spoken word community, offer advice and support, and raise the profile of poetry and performance.
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During the event
- This online event will take place on Zoom Meetings; you will have the option to turn your camera on or off; you will be muted on arrival
- This event will be recorded but you won’t be on screen
- Attendees have the option to turn on the live transcript
- This event is 60 minutes
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