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It’s National Poetry Month (and NaPoWriMo – National Poetry Writing Month) in the States right now so I thought I’d point you towards a good program recently presented on Radio National’s Poetica about legendary US performance poet Gil Scott-Heron, called The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.

I also need to tell you about a very special workshop for 15-25 year olds being run by British poet Rosy Carrick, who is out here on tour (unfortunately Rosy’s not in Canberra at the time of the next Traverse poetry slam: 30 April):

Writing selves youth workshop
Friday 23 April 4.30-6.30pm
ACT Writers Centre
Gorman House, Ainslie Avenue
Braddon ACT

The workshop costs $30 ($24 for students) and you can book through the ACT Writers Centre.

If (like me) you’re outside of this age bracket, fear not! Rosy will also be doing a free performance that evening from 7 to 8pm, in the Bogong Theatre (also at Gorman House).

And, finally, please give a big hand for the current top three on Traverse Poetry’s High Score Table!

1. Tasnim Hossain
2. John Reid
3. Ben

Remember: you’ve got to keep performing if you want to stay at the top!

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