Northern Poetry Grand Slam Final

With special guest Ainsley Burrows

We need your help to spot the best performance poet in town as the winners of our monthly poetry heats compete for the crown of crowns in this ultimate slam-off. The event will be hosted by the effervescent comedian John Cooper and will feature a special guest appearance by Jamaican poet Ainsley Burrows, celebrated the world over as a dynamic new voice. Burrows’ new collection by flipped eye, The Wolf Who Cried Boy, is released in the UK this October.

We’ll also be throwing a few wild cards into the mix, so if you fancy your chances and want to put your name into the hat, please email admin@manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk