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We publish, perform, produce & promote poetry! We also run online & in-person courses. #poetry https://www.livecanon.co.uk
So proud to announce the shortlist for the pamphlet/chapbook competition. Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to submit.
livecanon.co.uk/competitions...
PS if you are waiting on the collections shortlist, it will be live on Wednesday
Only 2 weeks left to sign up the wonderful winter poetry treasure hunt…
Don’t miss it!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-poe...
WINTER POETRY TREASURE HUNT - December 2025
Book: shorturl.at/Znv3c
Fill your December with poetry, a treasure hunt through 500 years of literature.
Join other poetry lovers, discover new writers, revisit old favourites, get competitive!
Happy hunting!
#adventcalendar #poetrycommunity #poetry
The most exciting new anthology of poems that you will see today is the LIVE CANON SINGLE POEM COMPETITION ANTHOLOGY available here:
www.livecanon.co.uk/store/produc...
Crammed full of delicious, crunchy, moreish poems from the most inspirational poets writing today. Grab it now!
The most exciting new anthology of poems that you will see today is the LIVE CANON SINGLE POEM COMPETITION ANTHOLOGY available here:
www.livecanon.co.uk/store/produc...
Crammed full of delicious, crunchy, moreish poems from the most inspirational poets writing today. Grab it now!
This was an absolutely staggering short (and long) list so many congratulations to all poets recognised. Thanks to all who entered and thanks so much to our sensational judge Nina Murray.
See the full list here
www.livecanon.co.uk/competitions...
Honorary mentions:
“The Cows on Testing Day” by Ilse Pedler
“The Final Foley Session: Climate Emergency” by Jane Thomas
“How Fungi Unmake and Remake the World and it’s Holy” by Anne Cooper @anne_enith
Runner up:
“We never found the river” by Laura Theis
We are thrilled to announce the winner of the 2025 LIVE CANON SINGLE POEM COMPETITION is…
LAUREN THOMAS!
Our biggest and most poetic congratulations to this fabulous poet for her winning poem “The Beekeeper of Heligan”.
Delighted to have a poem longlisted in the @livecanon.bsky.social 2025 comp and in the anthology: www.livecanon.co.uk/store/produc...
So many great poems, huge congrats to winner Lauren Thomas &great to see many @poetryschool.bsky.social MA grads on the list too!
www.livecanon.co.uk/competitions...
Congratulations to all my mutuals on this list, of whom there are many 💚💚💚
23.10.2025 08:25 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0So excited to have been shortlisted by the wonderful @livecanon.bsky.social and can’t wait to hear my poem ‘The Final Foley Session’ being performed by the ensemble tonight - & you can too :) free tix here : www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1688432339...
23.10.2025 07:55 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0How exciting! I'm delighted to have been longlisted in the Live Canon poetry competition - congratulations to everyone long and shortlisted!
The online anthology reading from the shortlist and announcement of the winner is tonight at 7.30pm and you can get your free ticket via Eventbrite.
#poetry
Front cover of the 2025 live canon anthology featuring a bubble and its shadow on a smooth blue surface. Image by Anna Watson.
Today’s the Day!
The long & short list for the Live Canon poetry competition is here!
www.livecanon.co.uk/competitions...
Join us this evening for the anthology reading & winner’s announcement!
Book here: shorturl.at/ZIttZ
#poetrycompetition #poetrycommunity #poetry #poetryaddict #literaryart
Thrilled to pieces to be on this amazing Dithering Chaps longlist -@dtheherring.bsky.social and to share the space with friends @samszanto.bsky.social, @katenoakes.bsky.social and other wonderful poets. Good luck to us all!
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Blurry lit image reminiscent of looking close into a Christmas tree! With words WINTER POETRY TREASURE HUNT
Our Winter Poetry Treasure Hunt is now open to booking.
Fill your December with poets and poetry, with a treasure hunt through 500 years of literature.
Book or gift to another poetry lover here: shorturl.at/6V6cT
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#poetry #treasurehunt #poetryaddict #poems #puzzle
Fireworks in a dark sky Over the words 2024 anthology reading & announcement of prizewinner.
LIVE CANON 2025 COMPETITION ANTHOLOGY & PRIZEWINNER ANNOUNCEMENT EVENT
7.30PM THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER
Join us online for a reading of the shortlist for this prestigious prize & an announcement of the winner by guest judge, Nina Murray.
Book here: shorturl.at/hHQnM
#poetrycompetition #poetrycommunity
Fireworks in a dark sky Over the words 2024 anthology reading & announcement of prizewinner.
LIVE CANON 2025 COMPETITION ANTHOLOGY & PRIZEWINNER ANNOUNCEMENT EVENT
7.30PM THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER
Join us online for a reading of the shortlist for this prestigious prize & an announcement of the winner by guest judge, Nina Murray.
Book here: shorturl.at/hHQnM
#poetrycompetition #poetrycommunity
Blurry lit image reminiscent of looking close into a Christmas tree! With words WINTER POETRY TREASURE HUNT
Our Winter Poetry Treasure Hunt is now open to booking.
Fill your December with poets and poetry, with a treasure hunt through 500 years of literature.
Book or gift to another poetry lover here: shorturl.at/6V6cT
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#poetry #treasurehunt #poetryaddict #poems #puzzle
Book your place!
#writingpoetry
12 hours until deadline!
Get your marvellous entries in!
DEADLINE TOMORROW!
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A hillside and river with words ‘poetry feedback’ dancing down the horizon
Would you like feedback on your poetry?
Take part in intimate online group for guidance from our director Dr Helen Eastman.
7pm on Tue, 7 Oct 2025
The session will have a max of 6 poets, each bringing 2 poems.
Limited places - book now!
shorturl.at/pOe4n
#poetry #poetrycommunity
LIMITED PLACES!
Book now!
A lone sheep stands on steps up to a light filled arch. The words ‘feedback workshop’ are beneath.
Feedback workshop - Small Group
Tue, 7 Oct 2025 19:00 - 21:30 BST
Book Here Now!
shorturl.at/Oz58L
Bring two poems to the group and get feedback from peers and the tutor.
#poetryworkshop #poetryclass #livecanon #poetryfeedback
The words ‘2025 Christmas pamphlet’ on a background of lights.
DEADLINE: 11.59 PM MONDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2025
We want new poems for a special Christmas pamphlet.
Full information here & submit here: livecanon.submittable.com/submit
Poems can be Christmas/winter themed or just tangentially related to the season!
#poetrysubmissions #poetry #christmas2025
Pencil drawing of Conan Doyle.
THE POEMS OF CONAN DOYLE
8.00 PM, TUESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER, ONLINE
Book your place here: shorturl.at/Pa5p5
The Live Canon ensemble will perform a selection of poems.
Tickets are ‘pay what you can’.
#poetryreading #poetryevent #poetrycommunity #onlineevent #poetrylovers #poetryaddict
