Words on the Wall 8: Hexham Book Festival Special

Open Mic Event

Contact: joe@joewilliams.co.uk

Website: https://joewilliams.co.uk/performance/words-on-the-wall/

Words on the Wall is Hexham’s regular poetry and spoken word event, based at the County Hotel.

Hosted by Joe Williams, each event features special guest poets from around the UK. There’s also the Box of Mystery open mic section, where anyone who wants to share their own work gets their turn in the spotlight.

This special event for Hexham Book Festival features the award-winning Oz Hardwick, and Caitlin Kendall, a Words on the Wall regular celebrating the publication of her first book. There’ll also be a showcase of some of the other regulars, plus the usual open mic.

If you want to sign up for the open mic, just ask Joe for a slot when you arrive. Anyone is welcome, no matter whether you’re a first-timer or a veteran performer. Please stick to the time limit of 3 minutes, which includes any introductions and miscellaneous faffing about.

Entry is on a pay-as-you-feel basis. If you don’t feel able to pay anything, that’s fine. All donations go to the guest poets, who will also have books for sale. The pub is open all day and will be serving food, so please feel free to come earlier or stick around afterwards to enjoy a drink and something to eat.

Doors at 2.30 for a 3pm start. I hope you can join us!

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CHILDREN: Children are welcome, but please be advised that there is likely to be strong language and/or adult themes during the performance.

TRANSPORT: The County is a short walk from Hexham bus station and train station. Trains run regularly from Newcastle and Carlisle.

PARKING: There is limited on-street parking outside the County, and two large car parks nearby. PLEASE NOTE: We have had reports of people receiving parking fines due to the complicated payment system at the Marks & Spencer car park. Please take care if parking there, or use the Wentworth Car Park instead.

ACCESS: For level access, please use the side entrance on Argyle Terrace, and enter the event room via the corridor at the far end of the bar. The front entrance is a revolving door with two steps up to the bar area. If you need any extra assistance please let us know, or talk to one of the venue staff.

Entry: PAYF

Time: 2:30pm (Doors 2.30pm for a 3pm start)