Haydn blows the roof off with one of his most explosive symphonies, the teenage Mahler gets seriously emotional in a ...

Enter an endless world of play and invention in a limitless recycled playground for children and their grown-ups to tap into their imaginations. Part installation, part adventure playground, REPLAY is ...

Richard Strauss’ radiant Four Last Songs are brought to vivid life by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and star soprano Renée Fleming. It always feels good to make music with friends – and when that ...

To Benjamin Appl, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau was not only a legendary singer, but a mentor and close friend. This unique tribute from Appl and pianist James Baillieu tells his life story through some of ...

The VOLE Spring Anthology Competition 2025 is now open for its next round of individual poetry submissions. The theme of this year’s anthology is titled CAN SPRING BE FAR BEHIND. Entrants can submit ...

From the everyday sounds that encapsulate the events of the past twelve months to the year’s most innovative and creative sound technology, the Sound of the Year Awards celebrates sound in all its ...

1st Prize: £4000. 2nd: £300. 3rd £100. Top 10 shortlisted poems will be published in The Plaza Prizes Anthology 3, and invited to read at The Plaza Prizes annual awards ceremony in October 2025. This ...

Hedgehog Press is now open for submissions for their competition, ‘Pocket Hedgehog Micro Collection Competition’. The Pocket Hedgehogs will be small, but perfectly formed, and may contain up to 8 ...

The Chaucer Heritage Trust was founded in 1992 and aims to further interest, understanding and appreciation of the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, his life and times, and influence. The Chaucer Heritage ...

Beyond Text is a three-day online festival celebrating innovative and experimental poetry, with a programme of readings, performances, expert panels and poetry workshops that participants can join ...

The performer’s note on the programme contains references to topics that some may find disturbing. Content warning: attempted suicide, substance abuse.

Come and get snug as a bug while National Poetry Library puppets Federico and Firebird share some of their favourite poems, nursery rhymes and rhyming stories. Join us for a welcoming, playful session ...