This clash marks our very first INTERNATIONAL clash between Manchester’s own Esther Koch vs Los Angeles’ Kito Fortune. Two very distinct styles of poetry and performance, and these dynamic styles were assembled to go head to head on the Pen Clique poetry clash stage ⚔ Let us know who you think won in the comments, and feel free to go in deep on an opinion in our Discord as well.
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- Henry Beckwith: London based poet and host of Word Spoken Podcast
- Akoldpiece: Educator, Spoken Word Artist, Poet, Writer, Host. Motivational Speaker Host & Author of The Weather Report
- Olivia Ku: writer · speaker · art therapy
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(Re)Introducing: The Poetry Clash
Is poetry slam the end-all, be-all spoken word competition format? Five years ago we tried to address this, but would soon leave the idea to pursue building the Pen Clique podcast. But with lock-down giving us ample time to develop ideas, it’s time we reintroduce to the world: The Poetry Clash.
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Poetry Clash: Alex Lu vs Alex Alpharaoh
With already 5 years under his belt, poetry slam champion Alex Luu is no slouch; but will theater veteran Alex Alpharaoh’s over a decade’s worth of stage-performance hold him down in the clash? Let’s find out!
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Poetry Clash: Mic Ting vs Treesje M. Powers
2018 Individual WORLD Poetry Slam champion Michael “Mic” Ting takes on the 10-year poetry veteran Treesje M. Powers. With the rising star of the Bay Area outshine? Or will the lioness of the Inland Empire hold down her crown?
