How to enter

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First you must read the rules, and make sure your poem fits the entry criteria below...

Entrants will submit one poem about Liverpool's year as Capital of Culture.

Poems can cover any subject from any point of view but the poem must capture the essence of Liverpool's year as Capital of Culture.

A judging panel will be responsible for picking the winners.

The panel will be announced after all entries have been submitted.

Poems can be submitted by email:

or delivered to Liverpool Town Hall:

Poetry Competition,
The Lord Mayor's Secretary,
Liverpool Town Hall,
High Street,
Liverpool,
L2-3SW.

Alternate formats will be accepted.