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Birmingham's Voice: Taylor Named Poet Laureate
2 Oct
Summary
- Bradley Taylor is Birmingham's new poet laureate for a two-year term.
- He is known for writing spontaneous poems at festivals and events.
- Taylor plans to expand the Zephaniah Forest project and tour nationwide.
Birmingham has officially welcomed Bradley Taylor as its new poet laureate, marking the beginning of his two-year term. Taylor, a 28-year-old performer celebrated for his unique 'Poetry on Demand' service, expressed his enthusiasm for the role.
He stated the position allows him to "shout and celebrate the city" he cherishes. Taylor's plans include continuing his on-the-spot poem writing at city events and expanding the Zephaniah Forest project. This initiative is in tribute to the esteemed poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
Taylor also intends to collaborate with Birmingham Libraries and represent the city nationally through two planned tours. His work has previously been featured at major festivals and he penned a poem for the "Peaky Blinders" creator, Steven Knight.
