Raise the Bar
The South West's
leading live poetry night
We’ve been running blockbuster spoken word events in Bristol and beyond since 2014. Founded and directed by Danny Carlo Pandolfi, poet, rapper, cultural producer.
What’s on
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Upcoming Events
Find out about our upcoming live events.
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Retreats & Courses
Apply for one of our writing retreats.
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Open Mics
Perform at one of our open mic events.
About
Raise the Bar is a premier live events organisation and talent development platform, providing a space for artists of all kinds of backgrounds and lyrical styles to perform their work. We invite outstanding and internationally renowned poets, as well as fantastic local talent, to perform at our live events.
Upcoming Events
MAY
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@ Clevedon Curzon. Full length show ‘Wonderful 2.0’ by Harry Baker.
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@ Orchard Coffee & Co. Lineup announcement + ticket link TBA after May open mic.
JULY
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@ Arnolfini. Featuring Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan, Jamie Thrasivoulou, Ahmed Alnaouq and Hzeyran.
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@ The Orchard Coffee & Co. Featuring Cal Wensley and Addi P.
