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Give Poetry A Chance has been honored to be featured in numerous articles since its inception, including in publications such as the Liverpool Echo, Sefton Life Magazine, Urbanista, and many more. We’re grateful to have received this recognition and are proud to have built a strong community around our shared love of poetry. We owe a debt of gratitude to the publications and writers who have supported us along the way, helping to spread the word and bring more people into our community. Thank you for your support.


Liverpool Fringe Awards – 09/10/2022
By Steff Hudson

“Liverpool Fringe Awards are an acknowledgement of not only the talent but also the hard work and dedication of those participating in the Fringe…”

Explore Liverpool – 07/07/2022
By Matt Jacobson

“Matt Jacobson interviews local Poet and founder of ‘Give Poetry A Chance’, Dan Cullinan ‘Once I started to write, I couldn’t stop’…”


Confidentials Liverpool – 31/08/2021
By James Walsh

“If you’re an aspiring bard looking to showcase your wordsmith credentials, or just a casual punter looking to add a bit of variety to your mid-week social routine, then you are in luck…”

In Your Area – 13/03/2020
By Danielle Kate Wroe

“Give Poetry A Chance! is a Liverpool-based monthly poetry event, hosted at the Jacaranda, encouraging people in the local area to showcase their talents…”


JMU Journalism – 27/02/2020
By Scarlett O’Toole

“A new book has been released to mark the year anniversary of a spoken word event, with all profits going to Scouse Kitchen…”

La Vida Liverpool – 05/11/2019
By Chelsea Smith

“On the 20th November I stumbled across Give Poetry A Chance, a poetry open mic night hosted by Dan Cullinan. A celebration of the form and all its forms…”