Canterbury Festival Poet of the Year 2026 Competition
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationUnited Kingdom
Deadline2026-06-01
Opportunity description
The Canterbury Festival Poet of the Year 2026 competition is a prestigious literary event that invites poets from diverse backgrounds to showcase their talent. Known for its rich history in literature, the festival attracts both budding and established poets seeking recognition and the esteem of their peers.
Competition Details
- Open to writers aged 18 and over.
- Participants may submit a poem or sequence on any subject, in any style.
- Submissions must not exceed 60 lines in length.
- Entries must be original and unpublished.
- The entry fee is £5.
- The panel of judges includes esteemed literary figures such as Luigi Marchini, Lucy Crispin, and Gillian Laker.
Benefits
- The winner will receive a cash prize of £300, sponsored by Professor Geralyn Pinto.
- The second place prize is £150.
- The third place includes a prize of £75, sponsored by Posillipo Restaurant, Canterbury.
Eligibility criteria
- Participants must be aged 18 or over.
- Open to all writers who meet the criteria, with no restrictions on gender, nationality, or language.