Just me, myself and whoever I'm performing with. Check out Current Affairs for the jazz line up though.
Influences
In no particular order: Gil Scott Heron, Sarah Jones, Saul Williams, Sage Francis, De La Soul, Rage Against the Machine, Lemn Sissay, Dike Omeje, Augusto Boal, Paulo Freire, Ursula Rucker, Taylor Mali, Mos Def, Henry Bowers, Dead Prez, Immortal Technique, Mark Thomas, Bill Hicks, Roots Manuva, Bob Marley, Bobby McFerrin, George Monbiot, John Pilger, Chris Morris, Braintax, MC Dynamite, Coldcut, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Baba Israel, Will Power, Danny Hoch, Mahogany Browne, Eminem, The Roots, Jehst, Jill Scott, Killa Kela, The Kleptones, Noam Chomsky, Skinnyman, Soweto Kinch, The Streets, Yungun, the list goes on...
Sounds Like
Dunno, listen to my tracks and decide for yourself...
Ben is an award-winning slam poet, and a writer, performer and educator who has performed at theatres and festivals nationally and internationally and has had his work published by Corporate Watch and Route. He performed his first solo show, Voices of Dissent, last year and is currently preparing to tour the piece nationally by bicycle in Spring/Summer 2010. Ben is also a founder member of new spoken-word/hip hop theatre collective, Pen-ultimate, who are currently developing their first full length show, A Night on the Tiles, premiering February '10. In 2008 he was poet-in-residence at Commonword, as a result of winning the Dike Omeje Slam Poetry Award and is currently a semi-finalist in the Radio 4 National Poetry Slam.
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hey ben u probzz dont remember me lol u came 2 chorlton & performed we took a couple of pics with u just wanna say it was amazin :D rlly inspirin & ineterestin XD xoxo
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Wow ur poems are well gud. the best one is propably tv will not be revolutionised or faster than a speeding poem. personaly, i think that they sound better acapello but its ur choice. thanks bye.
Monday 20th October 7.30pm Matt and Phred's, Tib St, Manchester
Your queer vegan poet host DOMINIC BERRY presents brand spanking new Poetry Performance from some of Manchester's rising poetry stars
SHIRLEY MAY ... the legendary star of Manchester's stunning speakeasy night, Shirley May was winner of the North West Poetry Slam in October '99 and then part of the successful North West poetry tour SISTA TALK. As a performer, mentor, poet and spokesperson, Shirley is a true inspiration.
RACHAEL K ... an intensely moving and deep artist, Rachael K has become known as a multi instrumentalist, singer, actress and skilled crafter of words, however this set will be focusing on her exceptionally stirring spoken word works. An exploration of trans identity in the city, this provocative and emotional performance is not to be missed.
MIA DARLONE ... hilarious comic performer coming to POETS AND MASH fresh from her successful show 'Below the Belt', creator of such characters as Cockney Rhyming Slag and the flirty therapist, Mia's work is very funny and very insightful. Quickly building a strong reputation across both the comedy and poetry circuits, a show from Mia will always entertain.
Proving Art and Entertainment can be one, POETS AND MASH is an evening of love, laughter and lyrical language. Artists already established on Manchester's thriving poetry circuit take new work to a new night that examines and explores the depths of city lives. Expect a stimulating yet accessible marrying of page and theatre.
POETS AND MASH presents to you some of the most exciting spoken word artists in Manchester today. Not to be missed!
Hi Ben, Good to meet you again the other week. I'll look out for your show when it goes out again. If you're cycling over this way, give us a call or email and we'll give you some hospitality. x Sarah
You've got some incredible stuff on here, 'Faster than a speeding poem' is something special. "Iambic nine millimeters shot through the chamber of mouth and throat through the cold steel of a microphone", SICK SICK SICK!!!
Anyway pal, if you get a chance to can you have a listen to my august rap up? I really think you'll like it.
Sometimes, real life is like the nursery rhymes, like this one time, I was just sat on this tuffet, eatin some curds and weigh, next thing you know, this spiders come out of nowhere, so I got off sharpish, safe to say, I was a bit frightened.
Can we get you on the Freestyle Mondays radio show at some point? It would be good if you did a bit of poetry too I think.
Hey Ben, long time no speak! Seen you are doing a show in Kendal. I know Louie Ingham who works there, really want to come and see the show, seems ages since I saw it in Manchester!! Will try and get there but if not hope it all goes well. Comment back x
I'd like to invite you to a performance i'm doing of some of my new poems
it's on thursday 22nd may 7pm and is at 8th day, a veggie basement cafe in the student bit of the grand city of Manchester.
basically, i have printed a pamphlet of recent poems i've written about food and drink. the shop is giving out these pamplets free in prep for my evening on the 22nd. It'll be a lyrical lather of fruity rhymes and spicy verse.
i'd love it if you could come along to check this out hope you're able to pop down and see.
Looking for a young Black /Mixed Race Male (16-25) With an ability or potential to move/dance/pop/lock Professional experience not essential: just a passion, enthusiasm and commitment.
Auditions: Saturday 24th May - Stratford, East London
Rehearsals: 1st – 23rd September 08
North West Tour: 24th Sept – 18th October
National Tour: 20th October - 8th November
Fee: £400 per week ITC/Equity contract plus accommodation
Director: Keith Saha
The show brings the worlds of Grime/Dubstep/Hip-Hop, Spoken Word, Body- popping, Mask and Puppetry together in a bold, dynamic and invigorating way. The play explores the themes of cultural identity, divided loyalties, racial tension and a sense of belonging in a multi-cultural Britain. The show is for a young adult audience.
20 Stories High is Liverpool’s dynamic new theatre company for young people. Babul and the Blue Bear is a co-production with Contact Theatre and is touring to small scale venues in the North West and nationally. It has been commissioned by the Liverpool Culture Company.
Please contact Keith Saha on 0151 260 5185 and or email keith@20storieshigh.org.uk
20 Stories High Metal 6 Clare Terrace Marmaduke Street Liverpool L7 1PB
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