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Poetry Over Brunch
 Cardiff International Poetry Competition Prize–giving

Wednesday 6 June 2007
Brazz Restaurant, Wales Millennium Centre, 10.30 am
Followed by Poetry Writing Workshop

The much-awaited results of the Cardiff International Poetry Competition 2007 will be announced at a ceremony in Cardiff on Wednesday 6 June 2007. The winners will be announced and awarded their prizes over brunch at a unique ceremony in Brazz Restaurant at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay.

The Announcement – 10.30 am – Brazz, Wales Millennium Centre
Join 2005 Wales Book of the Year winner and competition judge Owen Sheers in Brazz and find out who will walk away with the top prize of £5000 for just one poem. This is a great opportunity to be served first class food while you enjoy prize-winning poetry.

The Workshop – 1.00 pm, Seligman Room, Wales Millennium Centre
After the winners have been announced, the prizes awarded and the poems read, all while enjoying brunch in Brazz, why not take the chance to brush up on your writing skills. Previous Cardiff International Poetry Competition winner and this year’s filter judge Tiffany Atkinson will lead the workshop which will be attended by a number of the prize-winning poets. The workshop is open to everyone, whether you’re a poetic novice or have a house full of poetry waiting to be discovered.  

Tickets
For brunch and the workshop: £6.00 / £4.00 (concessions) 
Brunch only: £5 / £3.50 Workshop only: £4 / £3

Group Bookings
If 5 or more tickets are purchased at once a 20% discount will apply to the overall cost.
This is a great opportunity if you are part of a writers’ group or want to introduce your friends to Literature in Wales

For more information on this unique prize-giving ceremony and workshop contact Academi on
029 2047 2266 or email post@academi.org