Northern Poetry Symposium 2023:

What are the challenges of running a Poetry Festival? And what are the gains for poets, audiences and publishers? Do festivals contribute to a sense of community? What kind of research can contribute to their success? Clare Lees, Director of the Institute of English Studies, University of London, convenes a discussion with Linda Anderson (Founder, Newcastle Poetry Festival), Lily Blacksell (Literature Programmer at the Southbank Centre, Public Events and Partnerships Manager at the Royal Society of Literature), Kim Moore (Co-Director, Kendall Poetry Festival), Clare Shaw (Co-Director Kendall Poetry Festival) and Theresa Muñoz (Director, Newcastle Poetry Festival)

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