Creative Café with Writer Amy Acre
This monthly open mic night brings together words and music from students, staff and the public, with special guests each month from the region's spoken word and music scenes. Our featured artist is poet and editor Amy Acre.
- From: Wednesday 19 February 2025, 6 pm
- To: Wednesday 19 February 2025, 8.30 pm
- Location: Blend, Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, Nottingham, NG1 2GB
- Cost: Free
- Booking deadline: Wednesday 19 February 2025, 6.30 pm
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Event details
Join us at Nottingham Contemporary for our regular open mic event, celebrating words and music. Relaxed and friendly, come and show your support for all the talented performers. Hosted by NTU Arts, you can expect new and established artists, early evening energy and a warm welcome.
Featured artist – writer, poet and editor Amy Acre
Writer Amy Acre joins us for an evening of storytelling. Her debut collection, Mothersong , an unforgettable and unflinching excavation of motherhood, was shortlisted for the John Pollard Foundation International Poetry Prize, and was named a Book of the Year in The Telegraph, The Financial Times and California Review of Books.
If you'd like an open mic slot just let us know when you book. We welcome all performers including singer songwriters, spoken word artists, story-tellers or actors.
- Tickets: free
- Doors: 6 pm
- Start time: 6.30 pm
- Age guidance: 17+
Nottingham Contemporary is one of the largest contemporary art galleries in the UK, presenting free exhibitions, special events, and family activities. This event takes place in their café space, Blend.
NTU Arts
This event is offered by NTU Arts, the University's extra-curricular and public arts programme.
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Location details
Address:
Nottingham Contemporary
Weekday Cross
Nottingham
NG1 2GB
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