04:49PM, Tuesday 21 November 2023
Photo Credit: Matthew Fleming
A ‘poetic symphony’ in the form of a written and spoken word festival will take place in Slough for the first time next week.
The EPF Poetry Fest is set to ‘captivate audiences with a day of literary delights’ at The Curve from 1.30pm on Saturday, December 2.
From interactive storytelling for youngsters to a ‘soul-stirring’ live event featuring acclaimed poets, the festival promises to be a celebration of creativity and community.
The EPF Poetry Fest will bring together poets, artists and book stalls from diverse backgrounds, and organisers, Empoword, said the event is a testament to the power of poetry to inspire, connect and uplift communities.
Event producer and artist, Desree said: "I hope participants take away an appreciation for the beauty and power of words. I would love for them to leave inspired, and have experienced a range of diverse voices.
"I also hope everyone feels a sense of connection and community, built through and inspired by being creative."
Attendees can sign up for talks and workshops on the day, on a first come, first served basis as spaces are limited. The line up includes:
Mari Loves Mangoes is an interactive storytelling children’s workshop about a vibrant Caribbean journey for ages 3 to 8 years from 2pm to 2.45pm.
Curious Places led by Claire Dyer will explore how treasured places can inspire unexpected poetry from 2.30pm to 4pm.
Fundraising 101 led by Connor Sansby will demystify the grant writing process from 3.30pm to 5pm.
A Storytelling Workshop with Nina Telegina to craft and narrate a short story rooted in real history for people aged 8+ takes place from 4pm to 5pm.
Attendees can dive into the ways popular culture allows people to find themselves through poetry in the workshop Fresh Prints led by Antonia Jade King from 4.30pm to 6pm.
‘Letters to my baby fathers’ is a reading of a single mum’s journey on love and motherhood, by Claudine Cheri at 5.30pm to 6.15pm.
An hour open mic kicks off at 6.30pm and a final live event featuring Christy Ku, Neelam Saredia-Brayley, Courtney Conrad and Yossi Goldlink, and music from the House of Zhané takes place from 8pm to 10pm.
Limited earlybird tickets for available for £5 and can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/epffest
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