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@pandemonialists.bsky.social
Pandemonialising poetry in the Black Country since 2016.
We run poetry events, offer workshops, do commissions, and work closely with Wolves Lit Fest. And more.

Website: www.pandemonialists.co.uk

And on Substack: https://pandemonialists.substack.com/
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Well, you were warned.
The judge due to rule on the proscription of Palestine Action is swapped last minute for a panel that includes a judge with a history of working for the government and another who ruled in favour UK selling jets to Israel.

Accusations of a “stitch-up”.

novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a...
A ‘Stitch-Up’: Palestine Action Case Gets New Judges | Novara Media
The judicial review of Palestine Action’s proscription has been thrown into turmoil by a last-minute change. A new panel of judges includes one with a long history of working for the government and an...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Your Tuesday evening reminder that the #WolvesLitFest poetry competition has a £400 1st prize, and is currently open for entries. 😎 pandemonialists.co.uk/wolves-lit-f...
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This'll be amazing! 😊
Great that @pandemonialists.bsky.social are part of Roundabout Fringe Arts this coming weekend in Wolverhampton. Join us for some top-notch spoken word with Dave Pitt, Morgan Birch, and Priyanka Joshi. Lych Gate Tavern at 6.30pm is the place to be. Open mic slots available (strict 4 mins).
November 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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There's two excellent poetry and spoken word events in #Wolverhampton this weekend, with open-mic opportunities at each of them. Get yerse;ves down there! 😊
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
There's two excellent poetry and spoken word events in #Wolverhampton this weekend, with open-mic opportunities at each of them. Get yerse;ves down there! 😊
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Thanks to everyone who came along to last night's helping of PASTA at Wolverhampton's Arena Theatre, and made it such a splendid night of poetry. We'll see you back there in 2026! Take care till then... 😊
November 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Tomorrow night, we're back at the Arena Theatre for the last time this year with one last 2025 helping of PASTA, our friendly, welcoming, supportive and *free* open-mic night. Come and share your work, or simply listen to the work of others. First half theme this month? Falling leaves. 😊
November 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
If you're spending the day curled up on the sofa and out of the weather, poets, then we recommend you use some of your time to craft an entry or three to the #WolvesLitFest poetry competition with its £400 1st prize. Details here: pandemonialists.co.uk/wolves-lit-f...
November 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Next Tuesday, we're back at the Arena Theatre for the last time this year with one last 2025 helping of PASTA, our friendly, welcoming, supportive and *free* open-mic night. Come and share your work, or simply listen to the work of others. First half theme this month? Falling leaves. 😊
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Next Tuesday, we're back at the Arena Theatre for the last time this year with one last 2025 helping of PASTA, our friendly, welcoming, supportive and *free* open-mic night. Come and share your work, or simply listen to the work of others. First half theme this month? Falling leaves. 😊
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Thanks to @davethepitt.bsky.social of this parish for his speedy crafting of this blog about yesterday's Arena Nights.... Have a read!
pandemonialists.substack.com/p/arena-nigh...
November 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
And while we're here... a reminder that this year's #WolvesLitFest poetry competition is now open. Judges @helenivory.bsky.social and @martinfigura.bsky.social. £400 first prize. All the info you need is here: pandemonialists.co.uk/wolves-lit-f...
November 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Arena Nights returns tomorrow evening, and it's going to be magnificent! Come and join us. 😊
One week today, we bring Arena Nights back to Wolverhampton's Arena Theatre. You'll find all the info about this PAYF night here: wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
One week today, we bring Arena Nights back to Wolverhampton's Arena Theatre. You'll find all the info about this PAYF night here: wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
November 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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If you're a poet looking for a top-quality competition, judged by the impeccably wonderful @helenivory.bsky.social and @martinfigura.bsky.social, then you're in luck! The #WolvesLitFest poetry competition is now open!! 😊 All the info's here: pandemonialists.co.uk/wolves-lit-f...
November 2, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Thanks to everyone who came along to Yes We Cant last night. Great open-mic poems, and two storming sets from our feature poets @martinkennedyyates.bsky.social and Emilie Lauren Jones. Thanks, too, to the Great Western pub for being such a wonderful venue. 😊
November 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
If you're a poet looking for a top-quality competition, judged by the impeccably wonderful @helenivory.bsky.social and @martinfigura.bsky.social, then you're in luck! The #WolvesLitFest poetry competition is now open!! 😊 All the info's here: pandemonialists.co.uk/wolves-lit-f...
November 2, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Tonight!! 😊
Tomorrow evening, folks! 😊
November 2, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Tomorrow evening, folks! 😊
November 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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This Sunday, in one of the best pubs in Wolverhampton, some of the best poetry in the West Midlands. 😊
October 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This Sunday, in one of the best pubs in Wolverhampton, some of the best poetry in the West Midlands. 😊
October 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Something poetic for the weekend? You need this. 👇
Next Sunday, Yes We Cant is back at the Great Western. Expect great poetry from Emilie Lauren Jones and @martinkennedyyates.bsky.social, cheese & onion cobs the size of a small house, and a fantastic atmosphere! Get in touch for a) an open mic spot, or b) if you want to join us on Zoom. 😊
October 27, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Something poetic for the weekend? You need this. 👇
Next Sunday, Yes We Cant is back at the Great Western. Expect great poetry from Emilie Lauren Jones and @martinkennedyyates.bsky.social, cheese & onion cobs the size of a small house, and a fantastic atmosphere! Get in touch for a) an open mic spot, or b) if you want to join us on Zoom. 😊
October 27, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Pandemonialist @davethepitt.bsky.social wrote a piece about October's helping of PASTA... Have a read!
pandemonialists.substack.com/p/petrifying...
October 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
One week today!! 😊
Come on, people of the West Midlands... get yerselves to the Great Western in Wolvo on Sunday night. Emilie, me and a load of open mic-ers will be givin' it our best. I'm puttin' down a deposit on a Cheese & Onion cob - see yer there! 😎👍
Next Sunday, Yes We Cant is back at the Great Western. Expect great poetry from Emilie Lauren Jones and @martinkennedyyates.bsky.social, cheese & onion cobs the size of a small house, and a fantastic atmosphere! Get in touch for a) an open mic spot, or b) if you want to join us on Zoom. 😊
October 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM