'THREE' by Zoya Published in our 'Ecosystems of Fury' anthology - available at youngidentity.org DM us or email [email protected] to submit a poem for a chance to be shared as our poem of the week.

🇩🇰 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 Our Artistic Director Shirley May (Shirley A May) is in Denmark this week, joining other cultural organisations from GM to share and exchange practice! #CulturalExchange #SharingPractice

🎤 One Mic Stand is back! 🗓️ Wed 19 Feb 7:00pm 📍 @TheBluesKitchen - Manchester Just over two weeks until this special edition with Forward Prizes bringing poets from Barbican Centre, New Writing North, Hive Young Writers Network and The Writing Squad. 🎟️ Tickets: youngidentity.org/one-mic-stand

One Mic Stand x Forward Prizes presents Headliner @LeylaJosephine1 - award-winning poet, film and theatre maker from Glasgow. Scottish BAFTA nominee and Forward Prize winner. 🗓️ Wed 19 Feb 7:00pm 📍 @theblueskitchenmcr Tickets: youngidentity.org/one-mic-stand

One Mic Stand x Forward Prizes presents Headliner Rumbi Tauro Incredible R&B and Soul artist making waves across the North West. Fresh from a 2024 headline tour for their EP Live in Manchester. 🗓️ Wed 19 Feb 7:00pm 📷 @theblueskitchenmcr Tickets: link.dice.fm/7myjLoEGGQb

This is an absolute fantastic opportunity and it is supported commissioned bye Forward Prizes young people summit, New Writing North The Writing Squad Hive Young Writers Network Barbican Young Poets Manchester Literature Festival | ON BLUESKY Manchester Metropolitan Uni University of Salford English at Manchester Met

DEAR MANCHESTER, COME AND LISTEN TO COOL POETRY AND BE CHANGED FOREVER! I AM VERY EXCITED. LOVE FROM SARAH x

Not long to go!!!😍HIVE CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION 2024/25 for young writers (Ages:14-16 | 17-19 | 20-30) | Poetry | Fiction | Flash. FREE entry. Open theme & resources to get you started 📚♥️✍️ Judges Suzannah Evans & Dave Swann DEADLINE: 23rd Feb hivesouthyorkshire.com/competition

Poem of the week! This one's called 'Mamba' by Tobi Gwenhure. It's from 'No Disclaimers: Volume 2' - available to buy on our website.

Poem of the week! ⁠ ⁠ This one's called 'Man-of-war' by Rosa Arthur. It's from 'An Island Under Water' - available to buy on our website.

We loved having you Rumbi Tauro - thanks so much for sharing your magic! ✨

Poem of the week! ⁠ ⁠ This one's called 'Borrowed Time' by Reece Williams. It's from 'Working from Home' - available to buy on our website.

Join Shirley May for two powerful online writing workshops honouring Kath Locke, Elouise Edwards, Louise Da-Cocodia and other female activists who have shaped Manchester’s history Thursday 6th & 13th March Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM 🔗 Email interest via [email protected]

🌎 To celebrate #WorldPoetryDay we’re sharing one of our favourite poetry performances. Cabaret For Freedom with Manchester Literature Festival | ON BLUESKY at St. Johns - poet Elijah Brown delivered a deeply moving tribute, accompanied by the The Untold Orchestra. 📺 Watch here: youtube.com/playlist?list=… #WPD

🏆 Three minutes could win you the title and a cash prize! One Mic Stand is an night of music and spoken word with Special Guest headliners.⁠ 🗓️ Wednesday 21st May 🕖 7:00pm⁠ 📍The Blues Kitchen Manchester Applications close 7th May. Apply at youngidentity.org/one-mic-stand

💥 Manchester’s slam night is back Wednesday 21st May at The Blues Kitchen - Manchester ⁠ 🎟️ Grab tickets from £10 and maybe even apply to slam at youngidentity.org/one-mic-stand⁠ 🗓️ Wednesday 21st May 🕖 7:00pm⁠

🚨 Poets, MCs, lyricists and spoken word artists aged 18-30. BBC Contains Strong Language Festival Words First is open for applications. 🤲🏽 Apply: youngidentity.org/opportunities 🗓 Deadline: 12 May Develop your work with Apples and Snakes and Young Identity and if selected, perform at the Bradford festival!

❤️‍🔥 One Mic Stand May Headliners Announced⁠ ☄️ Ragz-CV and GVANI ⁠ 🗓️ Wed 21 May 7:00pm⁠ 📍 The Blues Kitchen Tickets: youngidentity.org/one-mic-stand

We’ve partnered with Three Meem Foundation (3 Meem Foundation) for a FREE 6-week poetry course with nasima ‘bad b’ bee poet🌱 🗓 Fridays | 12 Sept - 17 Oct 🕕 6-8pm 📍 Coppice Library, Sale 🎯 Ages 14 -18 Limited places - youngidentity.org/opportunities