Join award winning Flo Poets Woodzy & Y.A to create your very own piece of poetry in a drop-in session and live performance, all FREE at Around The Lake Festival.
- Drop-in session: 1.30-2.30pm
- Live Performance: 3-4pm
Create Your Own Poetry
You can bring some writing you have previously worked on, or you can come with an open mind and open book to create something brand new. Drop in any time between 1.30-2.30pm. You do not need to book for this session.
The session will explore…
- Writing techniques for poetry and spoken word
- Ideas and themes to respond to
- Structuring your work
Live Performance
After the session, there will be a performance by Woodzy, Y.A., local poet Iffat and any participants who would like to perform.
This event is presented in Crawley at Around The Lake Festival as part of Saturday Sessions by Creative Playground.
Dates: Saturday 13 July
Age Recommendation: Session for 8+, performance for all ages.
Book here to watch the performance.
Perform Your Poetry at Around The Lake
Do you enjoy writing poetry and performing? Be part of the festival and perform your work! To submit your poem, please click HERE.
Deadline to submit: Friday 5 July
About Woodzy
Award winning Flo Poet, 3x TEDx Speaker and winner of UK unsigned 2019. As seen on BAFTA winning TV show “Life And Rhymes” also on Sky Sports “Fight Night” Live at Wembley Arena. See his website here.
Woodzy was always destined to become a Poet, being born on World Poetry Day. From studying at the Brit School, to opening for the likes of Stormzy and being on BBC1Xtra & BBC Radio London. Having a poem on the tour of the Tower of London, to reaching over 1 million views on his poem “90s baby”
Woodzy captivates his audience with witty wordplay, incredible use of language and relatable topics.
About Y.A.
Y.A is South Asian Lyricist, International Slam Champion, Performance Poet, Spoken Word Artist and Writer from London.
Renowned for delivering the kind of poetic lyricism that immediately captivates an audience, Y.A’s words transcend beyond expectation deeming her to be one of the most highly sought after spoken word artists on the UK scene.
Y.A has received mentoring by the formidable Kae Tempest. Proud FLO Poet, Y.A’s mentor is Grammy award winner and 7 x Grammy nominated, Natalie Floacist Stewart of Neo Soul duo Floetry. She recently hosted and opened Grand Master Flash’s set at Money 20/20’s “50 years of Hip Hop Icons” concert in Las Vegas.
Image courtesy of Woodzy.
