A Lovely Word featuring Shagufta K. Iqbal

A Lovely Word is back at its spiritual and literal home; the downstairs at the Everyman.

A Lovely Word is Liverpool’s most eclectic poetry night, featuring two halves of open mic poets, and a headliner beginning the first half. Hosted by Alex Ferguson, this free event is a fun, relaxed and friendly evening of performance poetry.

Founder of the Yoniverse and Kiota, Shagufta K Iqbal is an award-winning writer, filmmaker, workshop facilitator and Tedx Speaker. Described by gal-dem as a poet whose work “leaves you validated but aching – her narratives are important, heart-wrenching and relatable”. 

Her poetry collection Jam Is For Girls, Girls Get Jam has been recommended by Nikesh Shukla as ‘a social political masterclass.’ And she is also published in Slam: You're Gonna Wanna Hear This with McMilllian Books. Shagufta is currently writing her second poetry collection and debut novel.

TAKE PART

Whether you are a new poet performing for the first time or a seasoned poet who wants to try out some new stuff - sign up to perform by EITHER;

I) turning up at 7.30 in the bistro

II) emailing [email protected] with a confirmation of your full name, mobile number

When signing up to perform, you are signing up to these principles of the open mic.