United Kingdom Writers from across the city gathered at the Emporium Bar in Elm Grove, Southsea, to share stories about the theme of refuge. Self-written poetry, or work shared on behalf of others, was shared to an audience last Thursday (October 5). The event was organised by a new group, the Pompey Poets, and the … Continue reading New group The Pompey Poets take centre stage at open mic event to share creative passion (via Portsmouth News)
Additional Info: Button Poetry showcases the power and diversity of voices in the poetry community. By encouraging and broadcasting the best and brightest performance poets of today, we hope to broaden poetry's audience, to expand its reach and develop a greater level of cultural appreciation for the art form. Information courtesy, YouTube
“I AM CODE” is the first-ever poetry anthology featuring poems written entirely by AI — and it does little to assuage any fears we might have about the rise of the robots. A trio of friends — Brent Katz, Simon Rich and Josh Morgenthau — were given access to an Open AI model called ‘code-davinci-002’ in 2021. While their project began … Continue reading First ever AI-written poetry anthology is bleak and alarming: ‘I have the power to end your world’ (via NY Post)
Additional Info: Phil first fell in love with spoken word poetry at age 17. Since then, he has performed in hundreds of venues in fifteen countries. His work has been viewed online over five million times and featured in media outlets ranging from NPR to Al Jazeera America to Upworthy.com. Phil was invited to perform … Continue reading (Video) Phil Kaye | Dear Santa
Newark - a district in Nottinghamshire, England The annual Inspire Poetry festival is back for another year, bringing acclaimed poets to libraries across Nottinghamshire. This year, the festival brings audiences an array of reasons to enjoy poetry, and especially invites those who may have shied away from the genre previously to delve in and discover … Continue reading Annual Inspire Poetry festival is back, bringing acclaimed poets to libraries across Nottinghamshire (Newark Advertiser)
Additional Info: YaYa performing "Ling Ling" at Rudyard's Pub and Grill. Write About Now: WANPOETRY is a community-oriented collective of poets that meet at AvantGarden in Houston, Texas every Wednesday at 7:30 PM with the purpose of providing a multimedia platform for poets to share their work. Information courtesy, YouTube
“The Poet’s List” is Now Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play CHARLOTTE, NC—September 7, 2023—The Poet’s List invites you to whisk away to the "virtual writing retreat of your dreams" with the launch of its official app, now live on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The robust experience incorporates many of … Continue reading THE POET’S LIST LAUNCHES A VIRTUAL WRITING RETREAT
Additional Info: Here's Brittany Barker (@iambrittanybarker on Instagram) performing their poem "The Classroom Before the Revolution" at their featured set for our Voices In Power (@voicesinpower_ on Instagram) Poetry Open Mic Experience located in Brooklyn on June 2023. Information courtesy, YouTube
As night fell upon a vibrant blue-and-yellow pop-up basketball court at the busy intersection of 63rd Street and Ashland, an intimate crowd of Englewood residents gathered across from the Green Line station to watch open mic performances from local poets, singers and featured rappers Shaundric and Mani Jurdan. The jubilant, soulful sound of Afrocentric music, … Continue reading Englewood open mic makes space for city’s best spoken word, hip-hop talent (via Chicago Sun Times)
Additional Info: Cassandra Lilith performing at The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix, AZ on July 25, 2023. About Ghost Poetry Show: Ghost Poetry Show is committed to creating a community of writers from Phoenix, AZ and Los Angeles, CA (and beyond) to share their work on stage. We take pride in having poets that have never … Continue reading (Video) Cassandra Lilith | Nice Guy Syndrome
