The Poetry Society Young Poets Takeover

Young Poets Takeover is a live event created by The Poetry Society for up-and-coming young poets and performers to meet one another and share their work on stage. It is designed as a supportive platform for emerging voices, with a focus on performance, sharing work and building community among young writers and artists.

The Takeover also includes an open mic section, where anyone aged up to 25 can sign up to perform on the day. The events are usually held at The Poetry Café in London, and are hosted by The Poetry Society’s Education Officer Cia Mangat or by an emerging poet from one of the organisation’s programmes.

The Poetry Society says the Takeover can also be set up in other places, not just London, and that the events are always free to attend. The page links the Takeover with The Poetry Society’s wider young poets activity, including the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award and Young Poets Network.