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  • Poet’s Palace is the warmest, most welcoming poetry night I’ve ever experienced. The supportive atmosphere has transformed my confidence as a performer, while the unique blend of friendly competition, live improvised music and genuine generosity creates something truly special. It’s a place where anyone can shine, and I’m incredibly grateful to Biz for creating such a wonderful space for poetry to thrive.

    -KMC (Poet)

  • it was wonderful performing for such a warm audience, gathered together out of a mutual love of poetry.

    - Gopi Selva (Poet)

  • Having the live musicans transformed my work into something larger than i could have shaped alone.

    -Biz Bond (Poet & Host)

  • The energy and support never fails to make me feel grateful to be part of the Poets Palace community.

    -Anonymous (Open-micer)

  • Spaces like this are rare, and they deserve support not just for the art they platform, but for the community and accessibility they cultivate. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to any poet, musician, or audience member seeking a night of quality, thought-provoking entertainment.

    -Kierin King (Poet)

  • I’ve only been a part of the Poet Palace family a few months, but it’s already been such a journey of self discovery for me, rooted in free expression without the fear of judgement. I’ve been able to discover a passion, that now serves as my primary emotional outlet and has helped me verbalise so many feelings that had been stagnant within me for so long. Truly transformative 🙂

    -Tifa (Poet)

LATEST ACTIVITY

Your favourite community spoken word night is back at Withington Hall for May. The night is guest hosted by Biz Bond with improvised musical soundscapes from George Kendall. There will be 6 open mic slots on the night, sign up in advance but don&rs
Prince of Peckham is turning 9 and we’re hosting a special evening of poetry and live music to celebrate on Sunday 17th May! 6 open mic sign ups in advance (DM first come first serve) 1 wildcard HEADLINERS: Maia Watkins @thedressinggownpo
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Spoken word, reimagined as a festival.

In July 2025, In The Palace Festival transformed the iconic Crystal Palace Subway into a one-of-a-kind celebration of spoken word and live performance. Set beneath the vaulted brick arches of the original Palace grounds, the festival brought poetry into an extraordinary space, creating a meeting point for powerful words, immersive sound and live artistic expression.

Featuring a carefully curated line-up of leading voices from the spoken-word scene, it offered audiences something beyond the traditional poetry night: a full festival experience rooted in language, place and creative connection.

Not just a poetry night. A festival in the Palace.

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