About this Event
The Newham Poetry Prize is launching an exciting phase of its programme with a full day of creative workshops on Saturday 24 January 2026, taking place at the University of East London’s Docklands Campus.
The workshops will be facilitated by Newham Poetry Prize founder Be Manzini alongside award-winning local music makers Eklipse and Shadé Joseph, offering a rare opportunity for participants to develop their craft with leading creatives from the borough.
The day is designed to support residents prepare submissions for BASS (Barz And Stanzas Soundscaped), a new archive that will set selected poems and lyrics to original music.
Newham Poetry Prize is organised by award-winning poet Be Manzini, and commissioned by Culture Within Newham, with support from UEL. Culture Within Newham is an Arts Council England funded programme.
Sound & Words: Exploring Poetry and Music with Shadé Joseph:
Join musician, writer and multi-creative artist Shadé Joseph to explore combining poetry, music, and sound. Whether you're a writer, musician, performer, or simply curious about working with language and audio, this session invites you to listen and learn as Shadé shares her artistic process, offers techniques for crafting sound-based poems, and supports you in developing ideas for your own work.
Date: Saturday 24 January 2026
Time: 5–7 pm
Location: Room EB.1.46 University of East London Docklands Campus, University Way, London E16 2RD
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a notepad, pen and/or phone to record your poems.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Room EB.1.46, University of East London Docklands Campus, University Way, Barking, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
