Poets Koleka Putuma and Daljit Nagra collaboration "Your Legacies are Preserved Here" was read at the unveiling of The Cape Town Labour Corps Memorial in South Africa. Created by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the new site honours over 1,700 predominantly...
We are sad to mark the death of renowned Northern Irish poet Michael Longley who died at the age of 85 on 22 January 2025. Born in Belfast in 1939, Longley was celebrated for his profound contributions to literature. He received numerous accolades, including the T.S....
DEADLINE: TUESDAY 6th AUGUST 2024 Acumen is pleased to share news of the Second Light Poetry Competition 2024. The theme is open. First prizes are awarded in two categories: Short (50 lines or under) and Long (over 50 lines). 2nd & 3rd prizes may be from either...
Acumen is delighted to share news of the 26th annual Ware Poets Open Poetry Competition, open to all. Since 1998 Ware Poets have been committed to offering poets this opportunity. The competition also produces an anthology, which includes all winning and commended...
The Pushcart Prize: Best of the Small Presses series has been published every year since 1976 and is considered the most honoured literary project in America. Magazines and presses from around the world can nominate up to a total of six pieces. For the 2024 prize...
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Join us online for a wonderful evening of poetry and engaging discussions to celebrate Acumen 107. This online event will take place on Fri Nov 24 2023 at 18:30 GMT, and take place on Zoom. Doors open 18:15. We're back for another inspiring evening of poetry &...
Acumen poet Martyn Crucefix's new collection of poems is being published by Salt. He will be reading – with two other Salt poets, Becky Varley Winter and Elisabeth Sennitt-Clough – on the evening of 24th October upstairs at The Betsey Trotwood pub in Clerkenwell...
Three readers from Dulwich Poetry and Music evening: from left clockwise, Anne Stewart, Matt Gilbert, Louise Walker. Photos by Mat Riches (who also read).
Thank you to everyone joining and contributing to the Acumen 106 Celebration, it was a delight to see over 85 people from across the world listening so attentively, and for the conversation, discussion and excellent poetry readings. We were delighted to welcome people...
Thursday, 28 September 2023 Acumen Poets read at a Poetry and Music Evening…. Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, London, SE21 7BG More details and tickets link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poetry-and-music-tickets-688922173767?aff=oddtdtcreator The...
Friday 1st September 2023 An online celebration of Acumen 106….. There will be readings from some poets in the issue, discussion with fellow poets, essay writers, and the editor and interviews editor. The event will be virtual, held on Zoom, with national and...