Sam Browne is a spoken word poet from Southend, Essex, who originally set out to be a stand-up comedian—until he realised all his jokes rhymed and none of them were particularly funny. So he pivoted to poetry, and things started to click. Since then, Sam has carved out a name for himself with a unique blend of sharp wit, lyrical honesty and that very specific British ability to take the piss out of himself.
He’s a multi-slam winner and a regular headliner on London’s live poetry circuit, performing at venues such as Genesis Slam, Jawdance, and SpitNights. His work has resonated with audiences far beyond the mic. A few accidental viral moments on TikTok and Instagram have propelled his poems into the feeds (and hearts) of hundreds of thousands, earning him a loyal following and a reputation as one of the most exciting new voices in spoken word.
Sam’s poetry has been featured by the BBC, Apples and Snakes, and The Roundhouse. Whether he’s writing about masculinity, heartbreak or the weird things we do when no one’s watching. Sam delivers each line with charm, candour, and the kind of delivery that makes you laugh one moment and think the next.
