
Free
18 Sep 2025
Bradford Open Mic Night
Bradford Open Mic is a space open to all to read, perform or just listen to poetry and spoken word.
Event Details
Take part in the Timed Poetry Challenge.
Write a poem of either 60 seconds or 30 seconds, perform it at the event and the one closest to the time wins!
Credits
BBC Contains Strong Language is a partnership between the BBC, Word Up North and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. It is supported by Arts Council England.
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- CAP = Captioned
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