Poets Corner

2TBP2DT Poet Benjamin Zephaniah backstage at the Hackney Empire, London. He is in a dressing room which doubled as an office at a benefit gig in 1987.

Benjamin Zephaniah: The Poet of the People 

Benjamin Zephaniah’s name resonates with power, passion, and profound poetry. Born on April 15, 1958, in Birmingham, England,…


Wonder Women

Women, do you wonder about your history? About the stories and the lullabies of legacies. The tales of…


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Camden Thursday 10 July

Evelyn “Champagne” King

A true icon of the disco era and beyond, Evelyn “Champagne” King brings her legendary voice and undeniable…

Camden Friday 11 July

Onyx

Get ready for a night of unrelenting energy and raw lyrical fire as Onyx, the legendary hardcore hip-hop…

Lambeth Friday 11 July

Writers Mosaic: We Were There

A night of music, poetry and discussion inspired by Lanre Bakare’s debut novel, shining a spotlight on extraordinary…