Burns Night special in association with Tyneside Irish Cultural Society.

Featuring the launch of Northern Voices publication The Hive of Liberty, on Newcastle radical Thomas Spence (1750-1814), with guest speakers and readings.

Plus the Newcastle launch of the new anthology from Selkirk Lapwing Press, Both Sides of Hadrian's Wall, with poets from North East England & Scotland and Ann Sessoms & Paul Knox on Northumbrian pipes.

Plus special guests from Galway: performance poet Trish Casey and novelist and short story writer and raconteur Ré Ó Laighléis, with A right kick up in the Arts and from Teesside, Smokestack poet Gordon Hodgeon with performance poet Trev Teasdel and top lady vocalist Izzy Isgate.

Plus the presentation of Northern Voices Poetry Awards.

Admission: £3

For more information, tel Northern Voices: 0191 2529531.

The Bridge Hotel
Castle Garth
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 1RQ