Ireland’s First Spoken Word Magazine
BND Spoken Word Magazine is Ireland’s premiere magazine and blog dedicated to documenting and promoting the vibrant spoken world community in Ireland.
Ó Bhéal's 12th Winter Warmer Poetry Festival, running from November 21st to 24th in Cork and online, will feature over 50 poets from seven countries, blending poetry, film, theatre, and music through workshops, performances, screenings, and vibrant open-mic showcases.
Read MoreThe All-Ireland Poetry Slam Final on November 30th at Dublin’s Pearse Street Library will feature top poets from across Ireland, showcasing powerful performances as they compete for the national title. Connacht Slam Qualifiers – Still Open for Entry!
Read MoreCulture Crush 2024 combines networking with inspiring spoken word performances and discussions, uniting Ireland’s creative professionals to celebrate, connect, and explore collaborative opportunities across diverse cultural sectors.
Read MoreNovember offers a vibrant lineup of spoken word, poetry, and storytelling events across Ireland, culminating in the All-Ireland Poetry Slam final in Dublin, showcasing the country’s diverse and dynamic literary voices.
Read MoreThe 11th International Storytelling & Folklore Festival, set in the scenic village of Sneem, celebrates a rich tradition of storytelling and cultural heritage with a diverse lineup of events and performances from November 8th to 10th, 2024.
Read MoreThe Leaves Festival 2024, running from November 8th to 11th, will feature a rich lineup of events, including several that will be of particular interest to the spoken word community. Highlights include the "Stand By Me" spoken word event on November 11th, and various readings, workshops, and conversations with contemporary writers throughout the festival.
Read MoreWidespread disappointment over the modest €6 million increase for the Arts Council when compared to €9 million allocated for phone pouches in schools.
Read MoreLeinster's top three poets have qualified for the All-Ireland Poetry Slam Final, where they will compete for the 2024 title and a chance to represent Ireland at the 2025 European Championship.
Read MoreIreland's spoken word scene in October 2024 is vibrant and diverse, featuring a wide range of events including open mics, storytelling nights, poetry workshops, and festivals across the country.
Read MoreThe Poetry Off the Page, Around the Globe conference invites presentation proposals on spoken word poetry by 20th December 2024, with the conference taking place in Vienna in June 2025.
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Read MoreThe Fermanagh heat of the All Ireland Poetry Slam saw captivating performances, with Robert Elliott, Frankie McPhillips, and Kate O'Shea qualifying to represent Ulster in the national final in Dublin on November 30th.
Read MoreThe Kinsale Literary Festival, "Words by Water," returns from October 3rd to 6th, 2024, offering a diverse program of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and workshops, with highlights including spoken word events like Right Words and Local Voices.
Read MoreThe Glens Storytelling Festival 2024 brings four days of captivating performances, workshops, and nature walks, celebrating traditional storytelling and cultural heritage in the Glens of Antrim from October 17th to 20th.
Read MorePoetry Aloud 2024, an annual poetry speaking competition for post-primary students across Ireland, invites entries by October 4th.
Read MoreThe Ballymun is Brilliant project is calling for creative proposals from artists across Ireland to develop innovative, community-engaged works focused on climate action and justice, with applications due by 13th October.
Read MoreExciting news for artists across the country: submissions for the 2025 Scene + Heard Festival are officially open!
Read MoreThe Aspects Festival 2024 in Bangor, County Down, offers a diverse programme of literary events from the 25th of September to the 6th of October, with highlights for the spoken word community including poetry slams, storytelling workshops, and performances by award-winning poets and storytellers.
Read MoreThe International Dublin Writers' Festival offers spoken word artists and writers valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and showcase their talents through a range of workshops, readings, and networking events.
Read MoreThe 6th Listowel International Storytelling Festival offers a four-day celebration of Ireland’s rich storytelling tradition, featuring diverse events including story swaps, performances, and cultural activities, set in the picturesque town of Listowel.
Read MoreKemi George-Simpson, Mel White, and Ciaran MacArtain qualified from the Munster Heat of the All Ireland Poetry Slam held on September 4th in Limerick, and will compete in the final on November 30th at Pearse Street Library in Dublin.
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