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The New Elysium is Open!

It was an absolute joy to be in Swansea for the opening of the new Elysium Gallery art centre in the city centre, I'm so proud of Jon and Dan and the team who have all worked so hard on this, and over the preceding years and many, many venues...  It was lovely to see friends old and new there and nose around the open studios. Do go along and use the cafe, go to events, see the shows... I will be getting involved with some literary things there in the future too... Andre Stitt – Estateless continues at the new space on Belle Vue Way. Music continues at the old venue, now called Down by Here but still programmed by Scott, who is putting on some class acts.
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The Rialto's Nature and Place poetry competition longlist

C ongratulations to Natalie Ann Holborow, Emily Vanderploeg and Ness Owen, who were all longlisted in The Rialto's Nature and Place Poetry Competition 2026 .

Courtney Marie Andrews in Cardiff

Gorgeous gig at Clwb tonight: Courtney Marie Andrews promoting her wonderful new album Valentine ... 'It's a scary world full of cons and clowns Lot of bad people who will tear you down Not me, no way Only wanna hear you play...' Listen: https://youtu.be/F21DAOD7Ifc?si=MRFAeBOcKH5qAie5

Emmylou Harris Day!

 We went to Bristol to see  Emmylou Harris! * Well, that was special!

Photo Blog: Sasha Debevec-McKenney wins the Dylan Thomas Prize

A lovely day in Swansea today and a joyful winning poet (Sasha Debevec-McKenney) at the Dylan Thomas Prize Ceremony…

Patrick Jones shortlisted for the Poetry Wales Award 2026

 It is so lovely to see Patrick Jones on the shortlist for the Poetry Wales Award 2026 . I have been working with him on his new collection Antidotes to Dissolution , out through Parthian this August.

TODAY: Vote in the Senedd Elections!

  Get out there and vote… I’ve cast mine.

Gig Alert: Natalie Ann Holborow at The Mill