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December 2, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
A Panoply of Poets at Book Haven: Sunday, December 13, 2pm
Sunday December 13, 2pm at Book Haven in Newtown – there will be a A Panoply of Poets. Poets of all ages and stages. Poets reading – from their recently published collections. Poets reading poems they’ve just written that week even! Book Haven is one of Wellington’s many wonderful bookstores – and the readings they host are a […]Archive
October 22, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
The Cuba Press Poets 2020: Palmerston North Central Library (Tuesday Oct 27, 6.30pm)
This year The Cuba Press published nine new collections of poetry. Seven of those poets (myself included) will be reading this coming Tuesday, October 27, at Palmerston North’s Central Library (6.30pm). The local lad is Palmerston-based John Cristeller. He’ll be joined by Mary Cresswell, Janis Freegard, Richard Langston, Rachel McAlpine, me – and visiting from Otago, […]Archive
October 13, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
We Launched The Book: Long Live The Death of Music Journalism!
Last Sunday (October 11) we launched my debut collection of poems, The Death of Music Journalism. We were there at Meow for a 4pm start. Dr. Blue kicked things off with some guitar and singing – a little blues and some soulful tunes to guide us in. Dr. Blue is also a poet so he […]Archive
December 5, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Fresh Quotidian at Book Haven: Poets Read From Their Work (Dec 15, 2019)
Next Sunday, December 15, 2pm at Book Haven in Newtown, Wellington five poets (representing The Cuba Press and Mākaro Press) will read from their work. I’m looking forward to it…And for more than one reason… It should be a fun, diverse set of performances.Archive
April 14, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Poetry at The Fringe – Sunday, 14 April, 2019
Last month I went to Poetry at The Fringe and wrote about it – so I thought I’d continue that idea. I went to this month’s event – check out the Facebook page for regular news/updates. It was a huge feast of words – the regular open-mic session that starts the afternoon featured around 15 performers. And it was everything […]Archive
October 11, 2018 by Simon Sweetman