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Voices of Hyson Green

A free spoken word and creative writing programme with GOBS Collective

Join GOBS Collective for Voices of Hyson Green — a free twelve-week spoken word and creative writing programme delivered in partnership with New Art Exchange as part of the Art Your Way programme.

Designed for young people aged 18–30, this programme offers a welcoming space to explore creative writing, spoken word and performance while building confidence, developing new skills and connecting with other creatives. We particularly welcome applications from Global Majority young people and members of the Hyson Green community, although the programme is open to anyone aged 18–30 who is interested in taking part.

Over twelve weeks, you'll explore poetry, storytelling, spoken word performance, editing, collaboration and publishing through fun, engaging workshops led by Lead Artist Caetano Capurro, and GOBS Collective guest artists. Together, you'll create original work inspired by your own experiences, receive supportive feedback, contribute to an anthology, and perform your work at a live public showcase at New Art Exchange.

The programme begins with a taster session, giving you the opportunity to experience the group, meet the Lead Artist, and try out some creative activities before deciding whether to commit to the full programme. If you decide after the first session that it isn't for you, that's absolutely fine. However, if you choose to continue, we ask that you commit to attending the remainder of the programme wherever possible, as each session builds towards the final anthology and showcase.

Programme Dates

All workshops take place on Saturdays, 1pm–3pm at New Art Exchange, Nottingham.

• Saturday 3 October – Taster Session

• Saturday 10 October

• Saturday 17 October

• Saturday 24 October

• Saturday 31 October

• Saturday 7 November

• Saturday 14 November

• Saturday 21 November

• Saturday 28 November

• Saturday 5 December – Rehearsal (1.00pm–3.00pm), break (3.00pm–4.00pm), technical rehearsal (4.00pm–6.00pm), Public Showcase (doors open 7.00pm, performances begin at 7.30pm)

• Saturday 12 December – Debrief and celebration session (1.00pm–3.00pm)

Who is it for?

This programme is for young people aged 18–30 who are interested in creative writing, poetry or spoken word.

We particularly encourage applications from:

• People from Global Majority backgrounds. (Individuals who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, Indigenous, or from other non-white backgrounds.)

• Hyson Green residents and community members

• Emerging writers and performers looking to develop their creative practice

• Writers who haven’t experienced one of our education programmes before

We're not assessing technical ability, spelling, grammar or performance polish. We're looking for originality, honesty, curiosity and potential. Applicants may be at very different stages of their creative journey.

No previous experience is necessary - just a passion for creative writing and performance, commitment and a willingness to take part.

Delivered in partnership with New Art Exchange as part of the Art Your Way programme.