Podcast and Audio Archive

 Welcome to The Poetry Society's audio pages where you can listen to regular updates, interviews, performances and discussions showcasing our competitions and publications. 

We are delighted to present you with another avenue for appreciating the many diverse faces of contemporary poetry...

 

National Poetry Competition

 

Every year the NPC widens its scope, supporting and providing for the diverse melting pot of established and burgeoning poetry communities across the UK and beyond. The 2008 competition is now open for entries, so discover your potential!

Click here to listen to the podcasts from the 2006 competition.  

 

Foyle Young Poets of the Year

 

The 2008 FYP competition is now open for entries! You can find out more about the competition here, and remember the competition closes on July 31st.

Here you can listen to interviews with the winners, and judges of the 2007 competition, and hear readings of the winning poems.

Last year we recieved over 4,500 of your poems, and the quality of the work prompted  Jo Shapcott, one of the 2007 judges with Daljit Nagra, to say "Britain is in safe hands with this upcoming generation of poets".

RISE Londonwide Youth Slam Championship

 

 The RISE Slam gives Young Londoners between the ages 12 and 18 the chance to perform in venues around the capital. 

The Slam showcases the passionate and sometimes  biographical narratives of Young London, delivered with intelligence, street-smart wit, and originality you won't hear anywhere else.

 

Poetry Review

 

Poetry Review is one of the most respected and innovative poetry journals in the UK. From here you can listen to readings from featured poets, and interviews with PR editor, Fiona Sampson. 

 

Our Podcast and Audio Archives will be constantly updated, so keep checking back for fresh interviews and readings ...

 

 

  

 

Quicklinks

  • National Poetry Competition: the winners of the 2007 competition  will be announced in March 2008. Also, head to the NPC pages to find out the judges for the next competition. 
  • Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award: teachers and young poets, if you would like class sets of our yearly Foyle booklet please contact us by email or by phone on 020 7420 9880. The closing date each year is July 31st.
  • RISE Londonwide Youth Slam Championship: check out the winners of the 2007 competition, and later this year we'll feature teacher resources to support slam and performance poetry.
  • Poetry Review: gain a valuable insight into the world of contemporary poetry by subscribing today.
  • Become a member of The Poetry Society and receive four issues a year of Poetry Review and Poetry News, get feedback on your poetry through our Poetry Prescription service, plus many other exciting benefits. 

info AT poetrysociety.org.uk