Live Poetry Scenes

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Discover what's what and who's who in the live poetry scenes of Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle in this informative panel that will inspire you to get off the sofa and onto the mic.

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Discover what's what and who's who in the live poetry scenes of Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle in this informative panel that is sure to inspire you to join in with what's going on or spot a gap and start something new.

Chaired by Catherine Wilson Garry of Rock the Boat, this panel will feature Degna Stone, Leyla Josephine and Jo Gilbert. They will share what they are up to in their home cities, exploring how they are building community around poetry and supporting themselves and others to develop as poets. They will share top tips about producing local live poetry events and take your questions.

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