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Call for submissions: Magma 97 - 'Diasporic Dialogues' Closing date: 31st July, 2026 Editors @nickmakoha.bsky.social, @zcarpenterhall.bsky.social & @cloudscholar.bsky.social are looking forward to receiving your poems. More info and to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

Call for submissions: Magma 97 - 'Diasporic Dialogues' Closing date: 31st July, 2026 Editors @nickmakoha.bsky.social, @zcarpenterhall.bsky.social & @cloudscholar.bsky.social are looking forward to receiving your poems. More info and to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

Wonderful celebration of our latest issue Magma 95 'Architecture' in the fantastic surroundings of the Zaha Hadid Foundation with co-editors Leo Boix and Stav Poleg. Lots more photos on our Instagram feed!

Thrilled 'Madam Gout' by Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana is shortlisted for The 2026 Forward Prize for Best Single Poem Written. @forwardprizes.bsky.social Championed by Magma editors @aoifelyall.bsky.social & Victoria Kennefick & published in the 'In the Flesh' issue: magmapoetry.com/archive/magm...

Did you know that @magmapoetry.bsky.social does not have just one editor? In appreciation of diverse voices, ideas, and opinions, it changes editor every issue. 📝 The complete archive - back to its first issue in 1994 - is available via Exact Editions.

Call for submissions: Magma 97 - 'Diasporic Dialogues' Closing date: 31st July, 2026 Editors @nickmakoha.bsky.social, @zcarpenterhall.bsky.social & @cloudscholar.bsky.social are looking forward to receiving your poems. More info and to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

Call for submissions: Magma 97 - 'Diasporic Dialogues' Closing date: 31st July, 2026 Editors @nickmakoha.bsky.social, @zcarpenterhall.bsky.social & @cloudscholar.bsky.social are looking forward to receiving your poems. More info and to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

Call for submissions: Magma 97 - 'Diasporic Dialogues' Closing date: 31st July, 2026 Editors @nickmakoha.bsky.social, @zcarpenterhall.bsky.social & @cloudscholar.bsky.social are looking forward to receiving your poems. More info and to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

Just 2 days left to submit your pamphlet to the Magma Open Poetry Pamphlet Competition 2026, judged by 2024 Forward Prize winner Marjorie Lotfi. You have until 11.59pm on Wed 1st July to send it in! More info & to submit: magmapoetry.com/archive/magm...

We are delighted to announce Magma 95 'Architecture' is now published and available to buy on our website. Edited by Leo Boix and Stav Poleg. Get your hands on a copy here: magmapoetry.com/latest-issue/

Just 3 days left to submit your pamphlet to the Magma Open Poetry Pamphlet Competition 2026, judged by 2024 Forward Prize winner Marjorie Lotfi. You have until 11.59pm on Wed 1st July to submit! More info & to apply: magmapoetry.com/pamphlet-com...

Just 1 WEEK LEFT to get your pamphlets submitted to the Magma Open Poetry Pamphlet Competition 2026! Deadline: 1st July 2026 For more information and to submit your poems just head to our website - magmapoetry.com/open-poetry-...

So exciting to see 'Madam Gout' by Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana is longlisted for The 2026 Forward Prize for Best Single Poem Written @forwardprizes.bsky.social Originally published in the 'In the Flesh' issue (Magma 91) & championed by Magma editors @aoifelyall.bsky.social & Victoria Kennefick

Here's a little teaser pic of our upcoming issue - Magma 95 'Architecture'... Look at the fantastic cover artwork! Keep an eye on our socials and website for the official publication announcement, coming very soon! #magma95 #architecture #poetry #poetrymagazine

Just under 3 WEEKS LEFT to get your pamphlets submitted to the Magma Open Poetry Pamphlet Competition 2026! Deadline: 1st July 2026 For more information and to submit your poems just head to our website: magmapoetry.com/open-poetry-...

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Was such a fun night; so many wonderful voices in the room and down the line. Congrats all.

Magma Poetry@magmapoetry.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Amazing evening of poetry and celebration at our competition winners event at the gorgeous Theatreship earlier this week with @betarish.bsky.social Pics: @catherinespooner.bsky.social , @eleanorholmes.bsky.social, Sam Harvey, @elcurwen.bsky.social More: www.instagram.com/p/DZK7Fhtip01/

So grateful to be part of this brilliant event. Huge congratulations to all the commended and winning poets.

Magma Poetry@magmapoetry.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Amazing evening of poetry and celebration at our competition winners event at the gorgeous Theatreship earlier this week with @betarish.bsky.social Pics: @catherinespooner.bsky.social , @eleanorholmes.bsky.social, Sam Harvey, @elcurwen.bsky.social More: www.instagram.com/p/DZK7Fhtip01/

Amazing evening of poetry and celebration at our competition winners event at the gorgeous Theatreship earlier this week with @betarish.bsky.social Pics: @catherinespooner.bsky.social , @eleanorholmes.bsky.social, Sam Harvey, @elcurwen.bsky.social More: www.instagram.com/p/DZK7Fhtip01/

Thanks to @magmapoetry.bsky.social and @betarish.bsky.social for last night's celebration of all the winners and commended poets in the Magma Prize. Congratulations to everyone who read their poems. A brilliant night in a unique 'theatre on a ship' in Canary Wharf.

Still a few free places left for our Competition Winners' Showcase this Tue 2 June in Theatreship. There is a tube strike planned that day but the venue is on the DLR which will be working, as will all the London Overground lines and the Elizabeth Line. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guest-even...

We are very excited to be holding our Magma Poetry Competition 25/26 Showcase event at Theatreship, on Tue 2 June 7pm. Hosted by judge @betarish.bsky.social with readings from our awarded competition poets. Happy hour 4-6pm! Register your FREE place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guest-even...

Fantastic evening of poetry, music and art at the Magma 94 'Remix' launch at The Nook in Brixton... Loads more photos on our Instagram feed! 📷Penny Dampier Get yourself a copy of this incredible issue here: magmapoetry.com/archive/magm...

@magmapoetry.bsky.social 94: Remix launch, great issue, sizzling readings. With Mary Wilson and @cloudscholar.bsky.social .

Announcing our next poetry workshop! Claudine Toutoungi will be running a session focussed on finding ways to bring the abstract and the material together in your work. Tickets are now available via the link in our bio.

Looking forward to launching Magma 94 'Remix' THIS FRI 22 May with readings from contributors to the magazine. The Nook, 385 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8GL. Entry is free. Doors open at 6.45pm, and the event starts at 7pm. Register your place here - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/magma-remi...

Magma Remix Issue launch

Come and celebrate the launch of Magma Issue 94: REMIX. The event will be hosted by Magma editor Elontra Hall and Jemilea Wisdom-Baako.

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Magma's issue no. 94, Remix, edited by Elontra Hall, Willie Lee Kinard III, and Lola Oh, launches in London THIS FRI 22 MAY with readings from contributors to the magazine. The Nook, 385 Coldharbour Ln, SW9 8GL. Entry is free. Doors 6.45pm, starts 7pm. See you there!

Look Mom my name is on the cover of Magma Poetry UK, which will be launching this Friday in London! @magmapoetry.bsky.social

VERVE Poetry Festival's Poem of the Month is open now. £3 to enter, £100 prize. Every month five shortlisted poets and the winner are featured to over 6,000 subscribers. This is a competition that takes your work seriously. Find out more at vervepoetryfestival.com/poem-of-the-month