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Don't miss some fabulous poetry and non-fiction events covering a wealth of topics at this year's LitFest (25-28 September): Brian Bilston Picador Books and Adele Zeynep Walton (@adelewalton.bsky.social) Hachette UK and Jon Stock Hachette UK Tickets: bit.ly/3V3goBC #MLF2025

Happy National Relaxation Day to all those who celebrate.

There now follows a short public information film containing particulars of Brian Bilston and The Catenary Wires' autumn tour. youtu.be/kzJQPPr2FzE?si…

🎶 NEW RELEASE FROM Brian Bilston and The Catenary Wires 🎶 youtube.com/watch?v=kzJQPP…

To celebrate the publication of a new edition of ‘You Took the Last Bus Home’ later this week, I’m going to share a poem each day from it. This one is called ‘Jessica Fletcher Investigates’. In other news, today is Bad Poetry Day apparently.

It has been brought to my attention that there are still tickets available for these shows. Here’s a link to help you rectify this situation in a speedy and efficient manner: brianbilston.com/events/

Here’s a poem called ‘Roger’s Thesaurus’.

THE FINE PEOPLE OF IRELAND: in a couple of months, I’ll be heading over to see you and to read some poems, if you’ll let me. Tickets on sale for the following shows from 17-20 Oct: Belfast, Dublin, Limerick, Derry More info here: brianbilston.com/events/

C86 Show 6pm Wed futureradio.co.uk Popinjay, Passage, Heavenly, Brian Bilston, Lush, Finitribe, World of Twist, New Order, Cords, Bridewell Taxis, Teardrop Explodes, House of Love, Smiths etc Skep Wax Records Brian Bilston Chris Connelly Shameless Promotion PR Julian Cope #C86

I left today’s poem on the train so this will have to do instead.

🎟🔥 LIVE AT THE BLOOMSBURY THEATRE 🔥🎟 🐭 BBC cult classic 'IDEAL' is heading to the stage for the very first time - starring the incredible Johnny Vegas and lots of the original TV cast. Running from 8th - 11th October.

Johnny Vegas 🎤 Then on 1st November, enjoy an unforgettable evening of poetry and music intertwined with the brilliant Brian Bilston & The Catenary Wires - a live show like you've never experienced before. 🎟️ Tickets are flying - grab yours now before they're gone!