Fire & Dust is a monthly poetry open mic event. It's usually at The Big Comfy Bookshop in Coventry city, but we've gone virtual during the UK lockdown.

All welcome - poets, performance poets, slammers, MCs and anyone happy to listen to some poetry. Bring poems, bring partners/housemates/pets, or just bring yourself along to listen and enjoy.

Thursday 3rd December. "Doors open" 7:15PM - come in and get settled. Gig starts at 7:30PM (GMT).

OPEN MIC

There are available open mic slots for poets throughout the night (3-5 minutes, depending on numbers). Performers will be selected by lucky-dip draw before the gig/during the interval. If you'd like to enter your name for open mic selection, please email the organiser ahead of the event.

ZOOM

Eventbrite will email the Zoom link to you ahead of the gig. When you get the Order Confirmation email, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN to the 'Additional Information' section - this is where the Zoom link and password are, and also info re: signing up for the open mic.

The gig will take place via Zoom (a web-based video calling platform). In order to access this gig, you will need an internet connection and a computer or device with a built-in microphone/speaker, and ideally a built-in camera or webcam.

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HEADLINE POET: LAURA POTTS

Laura Potts is a writer from West Yorkshire. A recipient of the Foyle Young Poets Award, her work has been published by Aesthetica, The Moth and The Poetry Business, among others. Having worked at The Dylan Thomas Birthplace in Swansea, Laura became one of the BBC’s New Voices in 2017. She received a commendation from The Poetry Society in 2018 and was shortlisted for The Edward Thomas Fellowship in 2020.

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The event is FREE. Our 'Buy Me a Coffee' link, to pay towards the headliner's fee, is here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FireNDustPoetry

Donations are completely optional, but will be much appreciated from those who can afford it. It helps us keep the event going month after month!