Rhubarb #80 Open mic 30 April 2025
I plan to be there – Rhubarb #80 James Nash + open mic Wednesday 30 April 2025 The Triangle, 47 Bradford Rd, Shipley BD18 3DS 7pm for 7.30 start Pay-as-you-feel We’re turning 80 (in open mic years) and are…
Category Poems & Poetry
Poetry on the Moor 2025 – A Celebration of Words, Nature, and Community
Sunday, 29th June 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PMBaildon Moor, Cinder Caves near the Café, close to Trig Point Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of poetry, music, and the wild beauty of Baildon Moor! Poetry on the Moor 2025…
Launch of my Anthology “IMPRINTS” 10th May 2025
Announcing the Dual Launch of IMPRINTS by Peter Kay and Faye Marshall’s Poetry Collection I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my anthology, IMPRINTS, published by Yaffle’s Nest. Join me for an afternoon of celebration, readings, and connection at the…
Spoken Word/ Open Mic Update (February & March 2025)
I’ve been busy with many, many things… IMPRINTS is out in May 2025. I have kept up my poetry and writing groups and managed to fit in a few Open Mic nights too so far this year: February 15th Performing…
Lit Shark’s Best Of 2024 Anthology
I’m happy to share some great news! Lit Shark’s Best Of 2024 Anthology is now available to purchase in paperback and hardcover editions. Available Now in Paperback and Hardcover Editions – To honour this special occasion, Lit Shark has made its Best…
LitShark Update
Delighted to announce that LitShark Magazine are to include a second poem of mine in their Best of 2024 Anthology and that 2 further poems will feature in Issue 9 of their magazine in the new year.
Lit Shark – Now, For the Honourable Mentions!
Now, For the Honorable Mentions! I read so many great poems during this round, and I accepted some for publication in Issue 7 of Lit Shark Magazine: The SHARK WEEK Edition, and Issue 8 of Lit Shark Magazine: The Spooky (TEETH) Edition,…
My poem Hecate is included in Issue No 7 of the Lit Shark magazine –
The SPOOKY (TEETH) Edition. Very pleased to confirm that my poem Hecate is included in Issue No 7 of the Lit Shark magazine – The SPOOKY (TEETH) Edition. #PublishedPoetry #Poetrycommunity #LoversOfPoetry #poetsoftwitter /wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lit-Shark-Issue-7-Spooky-Teeth-1page.pdf
Update post open mic SOUNDBITES at HEART
Few snaps from last nights open mic, a brilliant evening #SpokenWord #Poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #poetryopenmic #poetryleeds Last night where fellow poetry pamphleteer Liz MacPherson was headlining and reading mainly from her splendid Shivering in the Wind. Highly recommended. I read two…
BRADFORD WRITES – 02.11.2024: Post Event
Great to be a part of this wonderful event. A great atmosphere and event, managed to sell a few copies of The Owl and The Mole, A Very Alternative Coast To Coast, some festive cards and make some interesting and…
SOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic (November 2024)
SOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic Live in the Assembly Bar + Kitchen! 11th November (I plan to be there both to support Liz and to read) Readings by a different local published poet each month. This month we’re delighted…
Cloth and Coal, Thursday 24th October
An absolutely fantastic night of poetry at Cloth and Coal last night. Honoured to play a part and share 3 poems from my upcoming pamphlet Cloth and Coal, Thursday 24th October, 8pm, at @crankstudiosmorley Leeds LS27. Special thanks to…
Burton News Poetry by Peter Kay (Pheasants)
Poetry news – Had the third of my poems published in the Burton News, I shared three poems with the Burton News. This is the final one of the three – Poetry by Peter Kay Peter Kay is an author…
Verbalise Live and Online with me – Sat 28 September
On Saturday I will be reading at Brewery Arts in Kendal Verbalise Live and Online | Sat 28 September | Doors 7.30pm | Online 7.35pm | Live tickets £7 | Zoom tickets £4.50 – Join us either Live or…
The Wordarium – Open Mic Night 25th September 2024
Can’t wait for tonight – I have a spot reading at the Wordarium in Lancaster – Here’s the incredible line-up for this month’s Wordarium open mic! We’re back for another night of words! Here’s the incredible lineup for this month’s…
LitShark Poetry News
Not a bad week so far, with more to come Heard on Sunday I had 2 poems accepted for publication in Issues 7 and 8 of LitShark magazine and that at least one will appear in their Best of…
BRADFORD WRITES: Upcoming Event: Saturday, 2 November 2024
BRADFORD WRITES – Saturday, 2 November 2024 12:30 15:00 Bradford Library Centenary SquareBD1 9SG Come and listen to a selection of Published writers. A selection of local published writers will read from their works and their books will be available…
Gobby in the Lobby
Great night of spoken word at Gobby in the Lobby in Wakefield last night (11th September 2024). Thanks to Tim and Faye for hosting. Four brilliant local headline poets and some incredible open mic-ers. #poetrycommunity #PoetryLovers Come and join us…
‘Sven’….. Once Upon A Swede
This week’s poem entitled ‘Sven’….. Once Upon A Swede, in Memoriam – As always, I hope you enjoy! #WritingCommunity #Writerslift #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #Authors #poetrytwitter #POEMS #ShamelessSelfpromoTuesday
Burton News Poetry by Peter Kay (Sundays down The Moss)
Poetry news – Had the second of my poems published in the Burton News, a few more planned (watch this space) – Poetry by Peter Kay Peter Kay is an author of books and poetry and now lives in the village.…