Last year, Contains Strong Language celebrated the vibrant poetry scene in Bradford as part of the UK City of Culture 2025 celebrations. We're thrilled to welcome back to the festival two Bradfordian poets who continue to shine. Nabeela Ahmed is a writer, multilingual poet and spoken word artist; and Kirsty Taylor is a poet and playwright who's a passionate champion of her home city. Meet them at the outdoor stage to hear how cities in the north are reimagining themselves, and how poetry is at the heart of their transformation.
Last year, Contains Strong Language celebrated the vibrant poetry scene in Bradford as part of the UK City of Culture 2025 celebrations. We're thrilled to welcome back to the festival two Bradfordian poets who continue to shine. Nabeela Ahmed is a writer, multilingual poet and spoken word artist; and Kirsty Taylor is a poet and playwright who's a passionate champion of her home city. Meet them at the outdoor stage to hear how cities in the north are reimagining themselves, and how poetry is at the heart of their transformation.