Activities and networking
Charge those creativity cells with our fun free and ticketed experiences, activities and networking opportunities.
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All of our events and activities are listed on our At A Glance Document.
* Please note the Tattoo event is organised and run by The Outsider's Project and is not part of the official Writing Festival programme. For all information, contact The Outsider's Project directly
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Events are subject to change.
Bournemouth Writing Festival is not responsible for the content of the events.
Saturday 26th April
Bourn Jammy
Shaun Palmer, MC Gramski and the Bourn Jammy band return for a jaw-dropping evening of readings where the band improvise the music depending on the words being read. Special guests and the winners of the Writing Competition will read their works, plus a chance for you to take one of the Open Mic slots.
MC Gramski will again grace the stage, taking prompts from the audience to craft incredible on-the-spot raps and songs. This evening event is NOT to be missed.
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Plus open mic spots for our competition winners and attendees.
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7:30pm, £10.
Pavilion Dance
Events are subject to change.
Bournemouth Writing Festival is not responsible for the content of the events.
Sunday 27th April
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Making Waves Showcase Finale
Arts University Bournemouth presents a showcase of new and emerging writers from different areas of our community.​​
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This showcase of new writing will celebrate and highlight a range of writers from marginalised backgrounds including working class, LGBTQ+, people of colour, and disabled writers.
Hosted by Arts University Bournemouth’s BA (Hons) Creative Writing, you will hear the incredible talent from local writers and students, offering an insightful and powerful evening of prose and poetry.
We will share our stories and our voices, showing how we’re making waves.
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Pay What You Can
Sunday, 7:30pm
Pavilion Dance
Events are subject to change.
Bournemouth Writing Festival is not responsible for the content of the events.