Conrad Pope reviews the excellent new LP from South London spoken-word artist Kae Tempest.

Phedra Broch writes about what we can expect from A.I.M 2020 applicant, Sonny Baker Royle

Phedra Broch disccuses poet and Art In Mancunia 2020 applicant, Tom Branfoot, and his poems ‘Bonfire Night’ and ‘Widowed’

Margherita Concina reviews Contact and Young Identity’s One Mic Stand

Writer Lauren Poole recalls ‘What’s in a Mind?’, a poetry and spoken word evening focusing on mental health

Writer Reece Ritchie explores why Hobo Johnson is an artist which people love to love, but, also love to hate and why Hobo Johnson’s own brand of alternativeness is one everyone should explore

Art in Mancunia presents an award-winning spoken word poet, languages student Frank Adams, who will wow you with his powerful words and masterfully constructed poetry

A quick roundup of all book-related events coming up this term in and around Manchester

Tempest stretches the boundaries of spoken word, writing and rap. Her work is a brutally honest depiction and she’s only getting better at telling it.

The 19-year-old rising star put on a smooth, charming show at Gorilla

Poetry and comedy violently clash in the name of charity

Louder than Words Festival returns to Manchester to celebrate the relationship between music and writing

Find out what’s new with the Manchester Creative Writing Society and how you can get involved

Nicole Tamer interviews the talented poet, dancer and performer, Chanje Kunda.

Bad Language’s spoken word event takes an evening in the pub into a realm of uncertainty and suprise

Get yourself to a real live speaking words event