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Stevie G and Neo Gilson; Rhymes and Life Song Writing and Poetry Youth Workshop

Stevie G and Neo Gilson; Rhymes and Life Song Writing and Poetry Youth Workshop

April 20 - April 20, 2022
11am-12.30pm

As part of Cork World Book Fest, our Radical Institute at Studios of Sanctuary Resident, Neo Gilson and DJ Stevie G will host this 90-minute workshop that will give young people aged 13-17 years an insight into both of their own experiences in poetry and song. They aim to inspire participants to explore how to use their own unique voices to express themselves through poetry and song.

Neo Gilson is a poet, singer and storyteller originally from Kimberley in South Africa, who now lives in Cork. She is an artist in residence with Sample-Studios and the Radical Institute’s Studios of Sanctuary Programme. She is also developing a new play as artist-in-residence with Corcadorca, one of Ireland’s foremost theatre companies.

Stevie G is a Cork based DJ, radio presenter and music producer who has recently also started working with Corcadorca as their Diversity and Inclusion Facilitator. He is currently spearheading a number of youth projects in the city.

Booking in advance necessary: johnathon_fehily@corkcity.ie

As part of Cork World Book Fest, our Radical Institute at Studios of Sanctuary Resident, Neo Gilson and DJ Stevie G will host this 90-minute workshop that will give young people aged 13-17 years an insight into both of their own experiences in poetry and song. They aim to inspire participants to explore how to use their own unique voices to express themselves through poetry and song.

Neo Gilson is a poet, singer and storyteller originally from Kimberley in South Africa, who now lives in Cork. She is an artist in residence with Sample-Studios and the Radical Institute’s Studios of Sanctuary Programme. She is also developing a new play as artist-in-residence with Corcadorca, one of Ireland’s foremost theatre companies.

Stevie G is a Cork based DJ, radio presenter and music producer who has recently also started working with Corcadorca as their Diversity and Inclusion Facilitator. He is currently spearheading a number of youth projects in the city.

Booking in advance necessary: johnathon_fehily@corkcity.ie