We’re delighted to be partnering with Push the Boat Out Festival in selecting the 2027 New Writers Award for Spoken Word.
All Spoken Word shortlisted applicants will be invited to perform an excerpt from their application sample at the festival on Thursday 12 November 2026, in front of an enthusiastic audience and our panellists. Following this performance, the panel will discuss further before selecting the Spoken Word Awardee.
Applications are open – visit the New Writers Awards page on our website to find out more and apply!
Deadline: 29 July 2026
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