Let your GOB be heard as we share news and ideas for our collective in 2026, with hot food and an open mic to boot.
16 rising poetry stars share the stage with Nottingham's skyline at sundown
Join us at Waterstones Nottingham for Constellation: a poetry showcase and pamphlet launch by local spoken-word collective GOBS. Witness some of the most exciting emerging voices discuss and perform samples from their collections, and connect with the myriad emotions that make them shine uniquely and collectively.
Copies of the pamphlets will be available to purchase on the night.
GOBS will be appearing at Metronome as part of Nottingham Poetry Festival’s 10-year anniversary - expect performances from the city’s most talented poetry groups, plus a poetry fair with activities and a poetry-themed quiz.
Join us in-person or via Zoom to chat about Haia Mohammed’s The Age of Olive Trees, followed by writing activities inspired by the collection.
As part of Nottingham’s incredible multi-venue festival Hockley Hustle, we’ve curated a special lineup featuring GOBS Collective poets and our friends from Poets off the Ends. Featuring a dedicated hour for GOBS newcomers - the GOBS Welcome Mat - hosted by Dream17 and James Fields. Plus, your favourite GOBS voices hosted by Ferzana Shan and Sean Gore-Rigby.
Join us via Zoom to chat about Victoria Adekwei Bulley’s Quiet, followed by writing activities inspired by the collection.
Please note that this event was originally scheduled to take place at Nottingham Central Library but is now online via Zoom only.
Selected GOBS members will be taking part in a three-part publishing masterclass series facilitated by Bad Betty Press’ Amy Acre and Jake Wild-Hall, preparing our members to create their own printed pamphlets.
Please note: this opportunity is available to selected GOBS members only
Join Bridie Squires and Sarah Wheatley for a 30-minute morning ritual of meditation through breathwork, gentle movement and creative writing.
Weekdays in October (from 6th), 6am - 6.30am
Via Zoom: Contact Bridie on info@gobscollective.org for the link
16 selected GOBS members will be taking part in a week-long writing residential facilitated by Anthony Anaxagorou and Vanessa Kisuule, with a guest appearance from Cecilia Knapp.
Please note: this experience is open to selected GOBS members only.
Join us in-person or via Zoom to chat about Vanessa Kisuule's A Recipe for Sorcery, followed by writing activities based on the collection.
A half-day workshop for early- to mid-career creatives looking to build a sustainable career, grow their audiences and define their brand.
Join us in-person or via Zoom to chat about Ted Kooser and Connie Wanek's Marshmallow Clouds, followed by writing activities.
Turn your words into a beautiful object with this special workshop by super-creative GOBS poet and mini-zine-maker Sarah Wheatley!
Part of Nottingham Poetry Festival.
Join GOBS founder Bridie Squires at the Chaos Casino, a variety show packed with true stories, audience games, and spoken word poetry with a loop station twist. Be swept along on a conveyor belt of increasingly overwhelming antics, exploring the line between innocent play and gambling harm.
Part of Nottingham Poetry Festival.
Join Bridie Squires, Sarah Wheatley and Johnny Hughes for a 30-minute morning ritual of one-word check in, breathing, free movement, free writing, intention setting, and a one-word check-out.
Weekdays in June, 6am - 6.30am
Via Zoom: Contact info@gobscollective.org for the link
Please note: we’ll be having a break from Sunrise Sessions July-September
Join us in-person or via Zoom to chat about Amanda Gorman's Call Us What We Carry, followed by writing activities based on what we've read.
Catch up with your fellow GOBS and join us for our spring community event. With writing activities, refreshments, an open mic and a featured performance from Headway Nottingham’s Creative Writing Group.
Join GOBS Collective for a fast-paced theatre writing, devising, and improvising workshop led by actor and theatre-maker Pepa Duarte.
Join Bridie Squires and Sarah Wheatley for a 30-minute morning ritual of one-word check in, breathing, free movement, free writing, intention setting, and a one-word check-out.
Weekdays in May, 6am - 6.30am
Via Zoom: Contact info@gobscollective.org for the link
Join us in-person or via Zoom to talk about Amy Acre's Mothersong, followed by writing activities based on poems from the collection.
Come to the exciting launch of 'Orchid', Rachelle Foster's debut poetry collection. Expect a Q&A, GOBS Collective performances and an open mic.
Join us for a half-day masterclass on hosting a poetry event, led by compère extraordinaire Katie Ailes.
Join Bridie Squires and Sarah Wheatley for a 30-minute morning ritual of one-word check in, breathing, free movement, free writing, intention setting, and a one-word check-out.
Weekdays in March, 6am - 6.30am
Via Zoom: Contact info@gobscollective.org for the link
Easter Break: Please note, there will be no Sunrise Sessions Monday 14 - Monday 21 April inclusive.
Join us in-person or via Zoom to talk about Brian Bilston’s Alexa, what is there to know about love?, followed by writing activities based on poems from the collection.
Join GOBS Collective for a spoken-word marathon at New Art Exchange, all as part of YouNIQUE Festival. Featuring Sailor Spartan, Ruth Singleton, Sonia Burns, Armor Craw, Umbilica, Chris Oliver, Demi Lloyd. Headlined by GOBS Slam People’s Choice Award Winner Davina Songbird. Hosted by DreaM17.
Join Bridie Squires and Sarah Wheatley for a 30-minute morning ritual of one-word check in, breathing, free movement, free writing, intention setting, and a one-word check-out.
Weekdays in March, 6am - 6.30am
Via Zoom: Contact info@gobscollective.org for the link
Join us in-person or via Zoom to talk about Gboyega Odubanjo's Adam, followed by writing activities based on poems from the collection.
Learn the basics of teaching spoken word with GOBS co-founder Ioney Smallhorne. With theoretical discussion and practical activities, you’ll come away from the session with an understanding of what it means to facilitate a workshop, having had a chance to put your learning into practice.
Pay what you can.
Join Bridie Squires and Sarah Wheatley for a 30-minute morning ritual of one-word check in, breathing, free movement, free writing, intention setting, and a one-word check-out.
Weekdays in February, 6am - 6.30am
Via Zoom: Contact info@gobscollective.org for the link
Come and get cosy for our annual GOBS Winter Warm-up, and celebrate 5 years of GOBS Collective with us! We have some very exciting announcements for 2025, plus reflections on an incredible 2024, all with a hot plate of food, poetry games, friendly faces and an open mic. Totally free, all welcome, all we ask is that you RSVP (and please let us know if you can no longer make it) by Friday 10 January.
Join Bridie Squires and Sarah Wheatley for a 30-minute morning ritual of one-word check in, breathing, free movement, free writing, intention setting, and a one-word check-out.
Weekdays in January, 6am - 6.30am
Via Zoom: Contact info@gobscollective.org for the link
