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Applications are open! for a limited time only.
CALLING ALL POETS AND PUB LOVERS – URGENT DEADLINE 16 NOV
We are seeking 6 poets from across England to help us celebrate pubs, publicans, and their communities in a national campaign through the medium of poetry. This is a collaboration between INN CROWD and Pub is The Hub to create a feel good campaign called Winter Warmers.
If that sounds like something you would love to join in with then please CLICK HERE to download the full brief and then CLICK HERE to access the application form, but hurry! Applications are only open until 17:00 (GMT) Monday 16th of November.
For a larger print download of the application brief please CLICK HERE
For a copy of the text in the application brief please see below:
What is the commission?
- To compose a poem of max 20 lines that celebrates pubs, publicans and the people who visit them. The theme for these poems will be around resilience and community/connection.
Additional information on this brief will be available upon commission. - To perform the poem to camera on Monday 7th December.
How will we commission poets?
We will commission six poets to represent each of six geographical regions of England. If you would like to be considered for one of these commissions, simply complete this short application form and share two examples of your poetry (ideally one page-based and one read/performed as video or audio) either in the application or via email to sam@nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk
Commissions will be decided based on artistic merit (examples of work and artistic statement) and spread around regions of England.
What is the timeline?
Application deadline – 17:00 Monday 16th November 2020
Commissions offered – Friday 20th November 2020
Delivery of final poem – Friday 4th December 2020
Filming – Monday 7th December 2020
Release – TBC, December 2020 and January 2021
Further Questions
If you have further questions, email Project Producer Sam Ruddock at sam@nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk or call 07943063015.
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