Name: GOBS Artist Gathering - Part of Green Hustle Festival
Start: 2026-05-30T10:00:00+01:00
Location: New Art Exchange

GOBS Artist Gathering - Part of Green Hustle Festival

A full day of creativity, connection and performance.
Join GOBS Collective for a relaxed artist gathering exploring poetry, nature, music and making. Take part in workshops, try something new, meet other creatives and share your work.
No experience needed. All welcome.
Book now: gobscollective.org

WHAT’S ON?
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WORKSHOPS
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🍃Yoga & Poetic Intentions
with Bridie Squires
A gentle session connecting movement, breath and creative intention.
🍃Nature Connection & Poetry
with Camille McCawley & Sonia Burns
A grounding workshop exploring nature, wellbeing and reflective writing, while spending time outdoors.
🍃Writing in the Gallery
with Leanne Moden
Creative writing inspired by artworks and close observation.
🍃Clothes Swap Poetry
with Gail Webb
Bring clothes to swap or donate. A playful workshop exploring identity, memory and storytelling through clothing.
🍃Singing and Spoken word
with Davina Songbird
Explore vocal confidence in a supportive space. Live keys from Ed Simon. No experience needed.
🍃Mini-Zine Making
with Sarah Wheatley
Create your own handmade zine using recycled materials. All materials provided.
🍃The Show: Crafting a Performance
with Ben Macpherson
Develop your idea into a cohesive live performance, exploring storytelling and structure.
🍃Poetry Praise Sandwich
with Sonia Burns & Camille McCawley
A supportive space to share work, receive feedback and reflect with others.
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EVENING PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE
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With GOBS Collective & Friends
Hosted by Armor Craw
Doors 7pm | Show 7.30pm – 9pm
Featuring:
Cara Thompson
Bridie Squires
Davina Songbird
Leanne Moden
Open mic slots for workshop participants
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ABOUT GOBS COLLECTIVE
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GOBS Collective is a Nottingham-based spoken word poetry collective, founded in 2020.
We create and host workshops, performances, showcases, book clubs and creative programmes, supporting poets and artists to develop their craft and share their work.
At the heart of GOBS is a commitment to collaboration, community and creative growth, bringing people together to connect, experiment and build confidence in a welcoming and inclusive space.
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SUPPORTED BY
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Apples and Snakes
New Art Exchange
Green Hustle Festival
Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature
Please note: any under 16s should be accompanied by an adult.
We're committed to ensuring our events are accessible to everyone - if the registration fee is a barrier for you, please get in touch by emailing Bridie at [email protected] and we will remove the cost, no questions.

BOOK NOW AT GOBSCOLLECTIVE.ORG