meet the Team
The Poet's Palace team is a collective of artists connected through the wonderful spoken word scene. Each producer independently shapes events and projects in their own city, united by a network built on platforming artists, collaboration and a shared passion for poetry and community. .
Casey Arturo
Founder & London Host/ProducerCasey Arturo is the founder and director of Poet’s Palace CIC, a South London-based platform championing spoken word and bringing artists and audiences together. Through live events, workshops and festivals, Casey creates spaces for artists to share their work, develop their craft and connect with a wider creative community.
As a spoken word artist, writer and experienced event producer, Casey is passionate about building a thriving, supportive scene where poetry can be playful, personal, bold and accessible. He has hosted stages and workshops at festivals including We Out Here and Buddhafield, and in 2026 founded and produced In The Palace Festival at Crystal Palace Subway, celebrating spoken word and performance in a unique South London setting.
Alongside growing Poet’s Palace, Casey continues to develop his own creative practice and is currently working on his first book.
Biz bond
Manchester Host/ProducerBiz Bond is a poet and producer based in Manchester. By day she uses big data to tell stories; by night, the same but in rhyme form.
Biz was one of Craig Charles’ Class of 2025, is a former member of the Southbank New Poets’ Collective and was deemed “good value for money” by Simon Armitage — come find out why.
Emma Bean
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VIG Venkataramaiah
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BraNDON wEBB
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Norwich Host/Producer
mARia cuervo
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Palacio de Poetas Founder / Host&Producer