Isle of Man poets are invited to enter the competition to be the next Manx Bard.
Manx Bards foster an appreciation of poetry and promote the Isle of Man via events they are invited to, poems they are asked to write for occasions and initiatives they run.
The Manx Bard is celebrating 10 years and the new Bard will be the 11th appointed to the prestigious post.
The Next Bard
Bridge Carter, founder, said: “The Manx Bard has a high profile in the community and is called on to create poetry for and perform at important occasions across many different settings.
“The year in post allows Manx Bards the opportunity to run their own initiatives and develop their poetry-writing.
“Each Manx Bard brings something different to the post and we are excited to learn what 2025 entrants propose.”
To Enter
Entries are invited from poets aged 18+ who live on the Island.
Entries should include:
- an entry form, available on the Manx Bard facebook page or by emailing manxbard@gmail.com
- up to three poems of the entrant’s own composition
- a proposal, maximum 500 words, for what the entrant would offer/deliver in their year as Manx Bard.
Entrants are highly encouraged to study the full rules, available via facebook or via the same email.
Entries should be emailed in by August 8, and can also be posted to Team Bard, c/o 11 Tynwald Grove, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 1BU.
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