Young Writers Open Mic at Barnsley Civic

Young Writers’ Open Mic (aged 14-25)
Special guest Sile Sibanda
Barnsley Civic | Fri 7th March 2025 | Tickets here
To reserve a slot: [email protected]

Whether you write poems, tell stories, compose lyrics, spit bars, or have anything to say out loud to a supportive audience, this is an evening to celebrate your words in a warm, inclusive atmosphere. All welcome, but the stage belongs to young people, aged 14-25 years – from Barnsley, South Yorkshire and beyond.

The event will also launch a new pamphlet of writing in collaboration with Barnsley Academy. Open and supportive of both new & experienced performers.

Part of Barnsley Book Festival
Supported by Hays Travel Foundation

Sile Sibanda is a British Zimbabwean spoken word performer and BBC radio presenter. Sile has been an active part of the Hive young writers community for many years and cut her teeth hosting Hive live literature events which stood her in good stead for winning BBC Radio Sheffield’s ‘This is Me’ presenting competition in 2019. She subsequently became the host of several BBC Radio shows broadcasting across the region. Sile is loved by everyone for her warmth and encouragement of young voices.