Tag: poetry
Queering The Green : Post 2000 Queer Irish Poetry
I have waited a long time to get my hands on this book: my own copy took a while to arrive with me, but – more importantly – the anthology itself feels long overdue; it’s about time somebody undertook the difficult, necessary work of editing a collection of contemporary queer Irish poetry. After making my…
Inkandescent presents BOLD Queer Poetry Soirée
Inkandescent is an independent Brit queer publishing venture created by Justin David and Nathan Evans in London with a commitment to ideas, subjects, and voices underrepresented by mainstream publishing, and a hope to discover and celebrate original, diverse and transgressive literature and art, to challenge the status quo. This week sees the…
Bold Queer Poetry Soirée by Inkandescent in London
London queer book publisher Inkandescent serve up spirited spoken word with a side of film and music. Host Nathan Evans is joined by Keith Jarrett—writer, performer, educator, and UK Poetry Slam champion—Rick Dove—current Hammer & Tongue National Poetry Slam champion—and Stanley Iyanu—semi-finalist in the BBC Words First competition. Inkandescent was founded by Justin David…
Dear Straight People …..
If it hadn’t been for the fact Queerguru was reviewing Ahead Of The Curve a new documentary on the iconic queer activist Frances ‘Franco’ Stevens we may never have discovered the poet Denice Frohman. We may actually be a tad late to get in line to sing praises about her extraordinary work as the…
R U Uncomfortable? #BlackLivesMatter
R U Uncomfortable? is a powerful piece from Black Ops Poetry written by Nash Paragon Langley & Isidora Music. Directed, edited and produced by queer Brit filmmaker (and our friend) Leon Lopez . Take a few minutes out of your day to just stop , watch and listen no matter how uncomfortable you may…
