A event on Wednesday 16th October. The event starts at 19:30.
Words of Colour and Raise the Bar present Conversations with Baldwin: Open Mic. With special guest performances from Edson Burton and iAM13e.
The open mic is an opportunity for Global Majority poets to share their work. Use this form to sign up. There are 8 places available on a first come first served basis.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVEoWmbzFPXUujfVSHAjoN9tbASIGWBo_F8DNi0QN7cB1HwQ/viewform
Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the poetry!
The cafe will not be open, but please feel free to BOYB! (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
Date: Wednesday October 16th 2024
Venue: Easton Community Centre, Kilburn St, Easton, Bristol BS5 6AW
Time: 19:00 doors | 19:30 - 21:30 show
Price: £5 / £7 / £9 Pay-What-You-Can (£4 concessions)
The event is hosted by Saili Katebe, and is part of the wider Conversations with Baldwin festival celebrating the centenary of iconic writer James Baldwin (1924 - 1987).
Conversations with Baldwin: Open Mic is welcome to poets, rappers, storytellers, lyricists, songwriters, and wordsmiths from Global Majority backgrounds, of all styles and levels of experience.
Conversations with Baldwin is an arts festival produced by Words of Colour celebrating the 100th birthday of iconic 20th century writer and activist James Baldwin (1924 - 1987) across the UK. Conversations with Baldwin is supported by Bristol City Council’s Originator’s Fund and public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
16+ accompanied. Wheelchair accessible. Scroll down for further access and safeguarding information.
⭐ EDSON BURTON ⭐
Dr Edson Burton is a poet, drama writer, curator and historian. In performance and on the page Edson combines storytelling, with a deep love for the power of words. His work includes commissions for Situations, & the Welsh National Opera. Edson has delivered workshops in schools, prisons, churches, and community settings. He is the author of poetry collection Seasoned (2007). Edson was Lyra’s 2022 Festival Poet.
⭐ iAM13e ⭐
As a Hip Hop and Spoken Word performer, iAM13E brings a unique and captivating energy to the stage. His lyrical prowess is evident in every verse he delivers, combining razor-sharp wordplay with a powerful message. iAM13E's ability to seamlessly blend Hip Hop and Spoken Word creates a dynamic and unforgettable performance, with beats that make you move and words that make you think. He commands the stage with an electric presence, drawing in the audience with his confident delivery and infectious charisma. iAM13E's performances are a masterclass in the art of storytelling, leaving audiences inspired and moved.
⭐ WORDS OF COLOUR ⭐
Words of Colour is an award-winning creative change agency that creates alternative pathways and sustainable opportunities for writers, creatives, entrepreneurs and communities of colour to thrive, for unheard stories to be told, and underrepresented talent to shine.
⭐ RAISE THE BAR ⭐
The South West's leading live poetry night, running blockbuster spoken word events in Bristol and beyond since 2014.
‘From top to bottom, one of my all time favourite shows’ – Shane Koyczan
'One of the best poetry nights in the country' – Rafeef Ziadah
'Out-loud reactions are encouraged…shaking off traditional theatre etiquette' – Bristol 24/7
♿ ACCESSIBILITY / SAFEGUARDING ♿
Our events aim to be as safe, inclusive, accessible and welcoming as possible.
The venue has a wheelchair accessible entrance and accessible toilets.
If you have any particular access requirements or concerns, please email [email protected] in advance.
The event may include photography and videography.
SEATING / TIMINGS
Doors open at 7:00pm.
The show begins at 7:30pm, so please arrive and be seated promptly. The event includes a 15 minute interval and will be finished by 9:30pm.
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING ⚠️
Poetry events include performers sharing personal accounts which you may relate to in some way. This may include content that is potentially upsetting or triggering. We provide a general content warning at the beginning of each event, and poets may choose to provide one for their own poem if necessary. Attendees are welcome to leave the venue at any time and return when they feel comfortable, but please try to do this before/after a poem.
SAFE SPACE
Raise the Bar has a zero tolerance policy towards hate, discrimination and abuse of any kind. Our staff team will work together to ensure the space is respectful and welcoming at all times. The open mic rules include 'no punching down' and 'no nudity', and a content warning will be provided at the start of the event.
Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
The open mic is an opportunity for Global Majority poets to share their work. Use this form to sign up. There are 8 places available on a first come first served basis.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVEoWmbzFPXUujfVSHAjoN9tbASIGWBo_F8DNi0QN7cB1HwQ/viewform
Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the poetry!
The cafe will not be open, but please feel free to BOYB! (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
Date: Wednesday October 16th 2024
Venue: Easton Community Centre, Kilburn St, Easton, Bristol BS5 6AW
Time: 19:00 doors | 19:30 - 21:30 show
Price: £5 / £7 / £9 Pay-What-You-Can (£4 concessions)
The event is hosted by Saili Katebe, and is part of the wider Conversations with Baldwin festival celebrating the centenary of iconic writer James Baldwin (1924 - 1987).
Conversations with Baldwin: Open Mic is welcome to poets, rappers, storytellers, lyricists, songwriters, and wordsmiths from Global Majority backgrounds, of all styles and levels of experience.
Conversations with Baldwin is an arts festival produced by Words of Colour celebrating the 100th birthday of iconic 20th century writer and activist James Baldwin (1924 - 1987) across the UK. Conversations with Baldwin is supported by Bristol City Council’s Originator’s Fund and public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
16+ accompanied. Wheelchair accessible. Scroll down for further access and safeguarding information.
⭐ EDSON BURTON ⭐
Dr Edson Burton is a poet, drama writer, curator and historian. In performance and on the page Edson combines storytelling, with a deep love for the power of words. His work includes commissions for Situations, & the Welsh National Opera. Edson has delivered workshops in schools, prisons, churches, and community settings. He is the author of poetry collection Seasoned (2007). Edson was Lyra’s 2022 Festival Poet.
⭐ iAM13e ⭐
As a Hip Hop and Spoken Word performer, iAM13E brings a unique and captivating energy to the stage. His lyrical prowess is evident in every verse he delivers, combining razor-sharp wordplay with a powerful message. iAM13E's ability to seamlessly blend Hip Hop and Spoken Word creates a dynamic and unforgettable performance, with beats that make you move and words that make you think. He commands the stage with an electric presence, drawing in the audience with his confident delivery and infectious charisma. iAM13E's performances are a masterclass in the art of storytelling, leaving audiences inspired and moved.
⭐ WORDS OF COLOUR ⭐
Words of Colour is an award-winning creative change agency that creates alternative pathways and sustainable opportunities for writers, creatives, entrepreneurs and communities of colour to thrive, for unheard stories to be told, and underrepresented talent to shine.
⭐ RAISE THE BAR ⭐
The South West's leading live poetry night, running blockbuster spoken word events in Bristol and beyond since 2014.
‘From top to bottom, one of my all time favourite shows’ – Shane Koyczan
'One of the best poetry nights in the country' – Rafeef Ziadah
'Out-loud reactions are encouraged…shaking off traditional theatre etiquette' – Bristol 24/7
♿ ACCESSIBILITY / SAFEGUARDING ♿
Our events aim to be as safe, inclusive, accessible and welcoming as possible.
The venue has a wheelchair accessible entrance and accessible toilets.
If you have any particular access requirements or concerns, please email [email protected] in advance.
The event may include photography and videography.
SEATING / TIMINGS
Doors open at 7:00pm.
The show begins at 7:30pm, so please arrive and be seated promptly. The event includes a 15 minute interval and will be finished by 9:30pm.
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING ⚠️
Poetry events include performers sharing personal accounts which you may relate to in some way. This may include content that is potentially upsetting or triggering. We provide a general content warning at the beginning of each event, and poets may choose to provide one for their own poem if necessary. Attendees are welcome to leave the venue at any time and return when they feel comfortable, but please try to do this before/after a poem.
SAFE SPACE
Raise the Bar has a zero tolerance policy towards hate, discrimination and abuse of any kind. Our staff team will work together to ensure the space is respectful and welcoming at all times. The open mic rules include 'no punching down' and 'no nudity', and a content warning will be provided at the start of the event.
Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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