‘Bigger, better, faster, stronger’: Matt Panesh’s promise for Morecambe poetry festival 2026
A few weeks ago, I managed to find a gap in Matt Panesh’s busy schedule to catch a quick chat with him about his plans for Morecambe poetry festival 2026 – taking place from 18-20 September - and to reflect on what has gone before. He promised this year’s poetry festival will be “bigger, better, brighter, faster, stronger”. Matt went on: “The journey so far has been marvellous; in fact, it’s been fabulous! I didn't realise wh...
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