Liverpool Peoples Poet 2009

Funded by DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts
Supported by the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Steve Rotheram.

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We asked: "Can you write a poem that captures the essence of Liverpool's year as Capital of Culture?"

And with the title of "Liverpool Peoples Poet" up for grabs, Liverpool answered YES

The competition is now closed, the Awards Ceremony has taken place, the winners have been announced and received their prize.

Read the selected poems and judge for yourself!

There are two categories:

  1. under eighteen - Winner: Katarzyna Kaloska
  2. eighteen and over - Winner: Tony O'Neil

the winner in each category has won a prize of £500

Competition is now closed

Starting date: Monday 23rd March 09

Closing date: Tuesday 7th April 09 @ Midnight

You can read the Rules here and for your reference, see the How to Enter section.

Awards Cerimony has taken place

Award Ceremony:
Liverpool Town Hall, Wednesday 29th of April 09
more details here...