Bluemonsoon myspace went live on Friday 27th April 2007. It is a new venture in writing, live literature, performance poetry, spoken word, music and new media. Bluemonsoon has programmed regionally for BBC Radio, Anti Slavery International and Apples & Snakes.
Wolde Selassie (BBC Radio, Roots Recitals)
Joseph Macwan (Anti Slavery International, Drum Wake Recitals)
Apocraphe (Apples & Snakes, Word)
Bluemonsoon is curating its second annual BEATROOT showcase at the Big Session Festival 2007. The showcase was launched in 2006 with a performance from the internationally renowned dub poet:
Jean 'Binta' Breeze , with support from
Zena Edwards
Carol Leeming
Laura Meehan
Alex Williams
John Berkavitch
Rob Gee (compere)
BEATROOT 2007 line up:
Byron Vincent
Inua 'Phaze' Ellams
Jasmin Dee
Michael 'Sure Shot' Brome
PolarBear
Steve Rooney
BEATROOT is facilitated by PHOENIX/DE MONTFORT HALL and by permission of The Big Session.
Bluemonsoon is already scouting out talent for BEATROOT 2008. There are plans to hold slams, writing competitions, workshops and the delivery of some exclusive content.
Bluemonsoon is interested in events and artist from all over the globe. For enquiries simply send an email to [email protected] or add yourself to the Bluemonsoon profile here at myspace and be our friend!
Get our free quarterly newsletter!
Name: