Posts With in category 'Poetry'
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Daljit Nagra is the 2017 Poet in Residence
We are delighted to announce that Daljit Nagra has been appointed as 2017 Poet in Residence! Daljit Nagra is from…more
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The Laureate’s Choice
Apprentice Poet in Resience Mark Pajak tells us more about the Laureate’s Choice event at Ilkley Literature Festival 2016. During…more
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New Responses to the Brontës: Andrew McMillan on Branwell
Festival Poet in Residence tells us more about how Branwell Brontë is inspiring his specially commissioned piece. There’s a great…more
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The Walter Swan Trust Poetry Prize
The Walter Swan Trust is delighted to be sponsoring the Ilkley Literature Festival Poetry Competition. Walter died very suddenly and…more
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2016 Apprentice Poet in Residence
We are delighted to announce that Mark Pajak is the 2016 Apprentice Poet in Residence. Mark was born in Merseyside….more
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Happy Birthday Charlotte Brontë!
Today, 21 April 2016, marks 200 years since the birth of Charlotte Brontë. That Charlotte’s life and works have remained…more
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Apply to be Apprentice Poet in Residence
Applications for 2016 Apprentice Poet in Residence are now open. The Festival’s Apprentice Poet in Residence is an opportunity for…more
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Andrew McMillan returns as 2016 Poet in Residence
We are delighted to announce that Andrew McMillan will be returning to Ilkley Literature Festival as our 2016 Poet in…more
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Apply to the Fringe!
We are now taking applications for the 2016 Ilkley Literature Festival Fringe. Groups or individuals from, or with strong links…more
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2015 Poetry Competition Results
1st John Foggin Short back and sides 2nd Jacqueline P. Haskell Cora 3rd Ian Royce Chamberlain A Handful of Water Highly…more