Neon Hearts and the Angry Mob - A Collection by Wayne Power

Waterford writer, poet and spoken word artist Wayne Power gets set to release his second collection of poetry Neon Hearts and the Angry Mob on Friday, 4th March in St Patrick’s Gateway Centre.

Boundless & BareFebruary 18, 2022Wayne Power, Waterford, Spoken Word

Creative Burnout and How to Break the Mould

Melissa Ridge offers some words of advice to break through to the other side of creative burnout.

Boundless & BareNovember 11, 2021Melissa Ridge, Creative Burnout, Burnout, Spoken Word

A Look Back on Lockdown with BND Magazine's Lockdown Edition

Boundless & Bare presents BND Magazine’s Lockdown Edition. Edited by Melissa Ridge and Eithne Dodd and designed by Melanie O’Donovan. The Lockdown Edition provides a retrospective outlook on 2020 and the effects Covid 19 has had on the spoken word community.

The Language I Cannot Speak

Capturing the Shona culture with a cross-genre performance of storytelling, poetry and interview, that experiments with traditional forms of literature, Zimbabwean storytellers Tariro Takavarasha and Kayssie Kandiwa present The Language I Cannot Speak to the International Literature Festival Dublin.

'Dublin, Spoken', Arts Documentary on the Dublin Spoken Word Scene

Cameron Johnson releases his arts documentary ‘Dublin, Spoken’ that follows the efforts of three spoken word poets who aim to establish an industry out of their art form.

The documentary features interviews by spoken word artists Melissa Ridge (Boundless & Bare and BND Magazine), Hazel Hogan (Being Earnest Podcast), Kasey Shelley (Ealaín Open Mic) to learn about their poetic journeys, as well as Lewis Kenny, who as of the making of the documentary had retired from the scene, provides some contrast, but the message remains the same: spoken word is a powerful medium for emotional truth.

A Poet in Lockdown: Q&A with Sarah Richardson

Melissa Ridge speaks to spoken word artist Sarah Richardson about her award-winning show GirlPlay that was produced into a audio radio play for the Stockholm Fringe Festival 2020 and her new one-woman show in development with the assistance of the Axis Associate Artists Assemble Scheme set to be staged in 2021.

The 2 Meter Review: A Working-Class Grassroots Publication for Poetry and Photography

Created by Beau Williams and Hazel Hogan, the 2 Meter Review is a digital anthology publishing poetry and photography with proceeds going directly to contributors.

February Spoken Word and Creative Writing Workshops

Trying new things shouldn’t be exclusive to the first month of the year, and they shouldn’t be a chore to better yourself. They should be explored at a pace you’re comfortable with and only when you’re ready. January wasn’t your month? That’s cool. It’s February now and if you choose to make this month your month for trying new things then check out some upcoming workshops in creative writing, storytelling, comedy, and performance poetry.

The Quiet Revolution: Taking Control through Self-Publishing

Local Dublin spoken word poet Natasha Helen Crudden explores the opportunities available to writers through the art of self-publishing.

Spoken Word Poetry Events in November

From Derry to Dublin and Cork to Galway there are Spoken Word Events happening all over the country this month. Here are just some to look forward to.

Irish Spoken Word Magazine Issue Two Launches this November in Dublin

Boundless & Bare presents BND Magazine ISSUE 2 launching on 22nd November in The Complex, Dublin. The event will include spoken word performances by Beau Williams, Melissa Ridge, and comedy by Therese Cahill with more soon to be confirmed. Tickets are €12 and include admission to the event and a copy of BND ISSUE 2. They can be purchased on Eventbrite.