Free
21 Sep 2025
Words First Showcase
Celebrate the most talented emerging poets and spoken word artists from across the UK.
Event Details
Contains Strong Language and BBC Upload present the Words First Talent Showcase, celebrating the most talented emerging poets and spoken word artists from across the UK.
Introducing Rechella Ketedzi, Imogen Grover, Rayhanah Rowe, Tariq Brown, Charlotte Cropper, Jenny Pilkington, Rhian Jade and Prav Jandu.
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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