91Èȱ¬

25 – 27 Sep 2020, Cumbria
91Èȱ¬ Radio 1Xtra - Words First
91Èȱ¬ Radio 1Xtra - Words First
Sat 26 Sep 2020 91Èȱ¬ iPlayer

91Èȱ¬ Contains Strong Language, 91Èȱ¬ 1Xtra and 91Èȱ¬ Asian Network present the Words First Summer Showcase celebrating the most talented poets and spoken word artists aged 18-30 from across the UK.

This free event of world class poetry, available to watch on 91Èȱ¬ iPlayer, will feature one of the most recognisable British Asian spoken word artists, Hussain Manawer, 2020 Words First Ambassador.

Following professional mentorship, Abena-Essah Bediako, John Bernard, Rheima ‘Mimz’ Robinson, Jardel Ricardo Rodrigues, Damani Dennisur, Saili Katebe, Corey Peterson, Courtney Conrad, Francis Mukiibi, P.A.Bitez, Michael Mullen, and Sanjna Girish Yechareddy have been selected to perform. Six poets will go on to be selected as Words First 2020 Finalists.

91Èȱ¬ Contains Strong Language, 91Èȱ¬ 1Xtra and 91Èȱ¬ Asian Network present the Words First Summer Showcase celebrating the most talented poets and spoken word artists aged 18-30 from across the UK.

This free event of world class poetry, available to watch on 91Èȱ¬ iPlayer, will feature one of the most recognisable British Asian spoken word artists, Hussain Manawer, 2020 Words First Ambassador.

Following professional mentorship, Abena-Essah Bediako, John Bernard, Rheima ‘Mimz’ Robinson, Jardel Ricardo Rodrigues, Damani Dennisur, Saili Katebe, Corey Peterson, Courtney Conrad, Francis Mukiibi, P.A.Bitez, Michael Mullen, and Sanjna Girish Yechareddy have been selected to perform. Six poets will go on to be selected as Words First 2020 Finalists.