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Meet the Poets

Saturday - August 1st

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Dakota Warren

Dakota Warren is a poet, writer and founder of the literary arts journal Nowhere Girl Collective. She is the author of the Goodreads Choice Award nominated poetry collection On Sun Swallowing and was named bCreator's Book Creator of the Year in 2023. Her debut novel, Be Happy I Am Mad, a tale of 1960s sapphic obsession, will be published by Simon & Schuster in 2027. Warren’s work is preoccupied with desire, inheritance, and the making of personal myth, often anchored to her roots in rural Australia.

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Len Pennie

Len Pennie is a poet who writes in both Scots and English. She writes passionately about the promotion of minoritised languages, survivors of domestic abuse and the destigmatisation of mental illness. Her two poetry collections poyums and poyums annaw were instant Sunday Times bestsellers. poyums won Scots Book of the Year in 2024 and was the winner of the British Book Awards Discover Book of the Year in 2025.

Sunday - August 2nd

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Mstr Samuel

Mstr Samuel is an award winning International Spoken Word Poet, Author, Motivational Speaker and Events Host. A South London voice with a global reach, Mstr Samuel is part poet, part storyteller, part emotional pickpocket, turning societal conversations into poetry prowess that lingers long after the mic drops. His words don’t just rhyme; they rewind memories, press on old bruises, and occasionally make you laugh when you probably shouldn’t. Mstr Samuel's poem in ‘Spring’ in the Independent Film SEASONS directed by Keefer Carteen and winner of the International Independent Film Award is recognised globally for its iconic imagery and powerful poetical representation. His words have brought him to stages such as Glastonbury Festival, collaborations with Dr Marteen, The DofE, Power Puff, THRIVE Festival London, Projection Grief, Grief Encounter, Camden Inspires and BBC Upload. Mstr Samuel's performances blur the line between confession and connection—equal parts vulnerability and sharp observation. Expect rhythm without predictability. Honesty without apology. And the kind of lines that sneak up on you three days later while you’re making tea. If you’re looking for polished perfection, you might be in the wrong place. If you’re looking to feel something real—welcome.

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Bradley Taylor

Bradley Taylor is an award-winning poet born and based in Birmingham. In 2024 he won the Roundhouse Poetry Slam, the night of which was the biggest poetry slam in history. In 2025 he released his debut collection ‘You Missed The Best Part’ before embarking on a nationwide tour. Bradley is the host and curator of Piece of Work, Birmingham's premiere poetry night held at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Bradley has appeared at the Hay Festival, Cheltenham Literature Festival, The Inspirational Youth Awards, on BBC News and on BBC Radio 6 Music as part of Craig Charle’s ‘Class of 2024’, in which Craig Charles described him as ‘A brand new voice and a fresh perspective on the art of poetry and performance’. Bradley’s work has appeared in Gutter Magazine, Shooter, Strix and across Birmingham train stations as part of Birmingham Hippodrome’s and photographer Paul Stringer’s project The City That Spoke To Me. More recently, he was commissioned to write a poem for Steven Knight, creator of the Peaky Blinders. In 2025, his performance at the Roundhouse was nominated for the Sky Arts award for poetry. He writes for, and about, people.

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