Rain Of Poems Over London

Last week I saw some great poets and readings as part of The Southbank's Poetry Parnassus. It came to an end on Sunday but not without a helicopter raining poems over London.

I was invited to speak about the wave of new generation London poets/Spoken Word artists. The panal was hosted by Dean Atta and included a host of poets who are really making a mark and becoming a strong voice in London poetry - Kayo Chingonyi, Sonority Turner, as well as a Swedish Slam Champion 'Laura Wihlborg'.

I came across this write up about the day by Carmina Masoliver.

In a conversation about poets finding their way in the 21st Century, Kayo Chingonyi proved to be one of my favourite speakers. He had a clarity, knowledge and passion that was articulated exceptionally well. Though it has to be said that Dean Atta made a delightful statement about wanting to be made into a hologram which made us all smile and chuckle a bit. I also felt I connected to some of what Raymond Antrobus said about there being a difference in writing to yourself and from yourself."

http://carminamasoliver.com/2012/06/30/poetry-parnassus/

Tonight I'm performing a set of poems with Malika Booker, Karen McCarthy & Rachel Rose Reid at the Poetry Library as part of the Southbank's 'London Literature Festival 2012'

Tickets are free but you have to book - I'm told it has ALMOST sold out.

http://ticketing.southbankcentre.co.uk/find/literature-spoken-word/tickets/live-and-on-loan-66733

Jon Sands & Ken Arkind Featuring At Chill Pill (20th Feb - Soho Theatre)

This is the amazing line up for Chill Pill's next show at Soho Theatre, 20th Feb 2012.

BOOK NOW - http://sohotheatre.com/whats-on/so-chilled/

London bound New York poet 'Jon Sands' comes to Chill Pill as part of his UK tour. Jon is a celebrator of life - perfect for a funeral! He's also a Teacher, Slam Champion, Published Poet (Write Bloody Publishing) and makes better Tuna Salad than anyone you know.
                                                       http://www.jonsands.com/

Ken Arkind is poor and he likes puppies. Born in Colorado, Ken has been a major name in the US Slam Poetry realm for the past five years. He's also a Teacher of performance arts and poetry. Expect humour, profundity and beat boxing.

Singaporean born, Stephanie Dogfoot is a kind of surrealist storyteller poet. Her poems have won her stuff and we at Chill Pill are impressed... You will be too! http://stephdogfoot.wordpress.com/

Our only London born Poet on the bill with a wikipedia page. Bridget is part of 'The Roundhouse Rubix Collective'. A raging feminist & grammar nazi that likes words and running and food and politics and music and film. http://bridgetminamore.blogspot.com/

Oh' and a Extra Chair for Brighton raised, London based Chill Pill poet Simon Mole who will be previewing his exciting and new one man show coming up at The Albany.

Check that out here - http://www.thealbany.org.uk/event_detail/754/Spoken-Word/Indiana-Jones-and-the-Extra-Chair

Myself, BBC's Mista Gee and Deanna Rodger are also stepping onto the rug!