Glossop BookFest

A platform for creative writers and illustrators of all ages and abilities, professional or amateur

woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch

Join in workshops and activities, make connections and build networks

In addition to our annual BookFest Event, at which all local writers and illustrators have an opportunity to showcase their work, alongside childrens’ and interactive activities, we run monthly Open Mic sessions with guest speakers and contributions from local writers and songwriters/musicians, and writing competitions for local children.
For details, contact: hello@glossopbookfest.co.uk

OPEN MIC

Thursday 5th March

At Glossop Labour Club
7.30 – 9.30 pm

Guest Poet: Hilary Walker

Musical interlude with Dimestore Dirtbags

Glossop Bookfest hosts monthly Open Mic events. Our aim is to attract, encourage and promote local creatives such as poets, storytellers, songwriters/musicians to share their work on an open platform.

BOOK YOUR SLOT WITH ANDY

openmic@glossopbookfest.co.uk

Acknowledgements

We are very grateful to the Foundation Derbyshire via its FD General Fund/25/2/APP10114 and to local business Seal and Valve Services UK Ltd. for generous financial support. Without those grants we would not be able to operate.

We also wish to thank High Peak CVS for their invaluable, and continuing, help and advice.