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Applications open for Birmingham Poet Laureate and Young Poet Laureate
Deadline: Thu 29 Aug 2024
Writing West Midlands is once again teaming up with Birmingham Libraries to recruit the next two Poets Laureate for 2024-26.

The Birmingham Poet Laureate must be over 18 on 1 October 2024

The Birmingham Young Poet Laureate must be over 12 and under 18 on 1 October 2024

The Birmingham Poet Laureate and Birmingham Young Poet Laureate are honorary posts appointed by Birmingham Libraries and Writing West Midlands.

The successful candidates should be residents of Birmingham, or work or study in the city, and will be able to show their commitment to writing and performing their poetry. They should be comfortable with the idea of performing for an audience, and the possibility of doing press and media interviews. They will be expected to be an ambassador for the city of Birmingham and its many diverse communities and areas.

Find out more here.

Deadline: Thursday 29th August 2024 at 5pm

Additional Information:
Location:
Birmingham
Region(s):
West Midlands

Contact Information:
Organisation:
Writing West Midlands
Contact Name:
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