Free
21 Sep 2025
St George's Hall
Words First Showcase
We celebrated the most talented emerging poets and spoken word artists from across the UK.
Contains Strong Language and BBC Upload presented the Words First Talent Showcase, celebrating the most talented emerging poets and spoken word artists from across the UK.
This event introduced, Rechella Ketedzi, Imogen Grover, Rayhanah Rowe, Tariq Brown, Charlotte Cropper, Jenny Pilkington, Rhian Jade and Prav Jandu.
Credits
BBC Contains Strong Language was a partnership between the BBC, Word Up North and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. It was supported by Arts Council England.
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