I am just back from Berlin where I was reading as part of POETRY HEARINGS 2006, the Berlin Poetry Festival run by poet and emcee Alistair Noon.All readings took place at Salon Rosa, a remarkable anarchist style squat in the East of Berlin; audiences were small (40-50) but attentive. Poetry sales were low. There was a film crew on hand and the poets were interviewed. The mood was very warm, and the readers soon bonded over the three days, creating a genuine sense of creative dialogue and sometimes exchange. The hosts were friendly and expert, and the emceeing spot on. I had a great time.
Friday 17th November
Todd Swift
John Hartley Williams
Giles Goodland
Cralan Kelder
Saturday 18th November
Chris Jones
MC Jabber
Michelle Noteboom
Leo Mellor
Sunday 19th November
Mark Terrill
Jeremy Hilton
Jennifer K Dick
Rod Mengham
Salon Rosa
Sophienstr. 18
Entrance H (same entrance as the Sophiensaele theatre)
10178 Berlin-MitteU-Bahn Weinmeisterstr., S-Bahn Hackescher Markt
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