Free

19 Sep 2025

Laurel Prize Announcement

The announcement of the winner of the 2025 Laurel Prize.

Event Details
Date 19 Sep 2025
Times 5-6pm
Location City Hall: Banqueting Suite

Join Simon Armitage and this year’s Laurel Prize judges Kathleen Jamie, Daljit Nagra and Caroline Lucas to find out the winner of the Laurel Prize 2025.

The Laurel Prize awards collections of nature and environmental poetry that highlight the climate crisis and raise awareness of global ecological issues. In this ceremony, the winner of the 2025 prize will be announced, there will be readings from the winner and four finalists. The event will be hosted by Simon Armitage, and this year’s judges Kathleen Jamie, Daljit Nagra and Caroline Lucas.

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
Poet Kirsty Taylor wearing a green jacket performs using a microphone. Poet Kirsty Taylor wearing a green jacket performs using a microphone.

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