Damon Lord
Writer, Worcestershire Poet Laureate 2023-24
Damon Lord is a writer of fiction, articles, and poetry, and is the Worcestershire Poet Laureate 2023-24, and winner of the Brother's Cup 2023. You can buy his books, read his articles and latest news, enjoy some examples of his work, find out where he'll be speaking next, and also discover more about Damon.
World Poetry Day and Speak Volumes! Festival now on!
21 March 2024. Happy World Poetry Day!
Today I visited the Speak Volumes Festival, where they hosted Dear Listener Open Mic tonight. It's a vibrant and exciting student-led arts fest, full of energy, words and art!
I got invited to read some of my poems, so I read two about the Severn, and a third, an old favourite about a toilet demon. The headliners this evening were Ciarán Hodgers and Jemima Hughes and their deeply moving words! I didn't take many photos, I was too busy listening.
The Speak Volumes festival have also put a poem of mine up on a major display with my words all over a map of the county! The Festival is ongoing until Saturday, so click here to find out more!
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26 December 2023. Damon Lord is today launching a monthly newsletter, entitled Words, Words, Words: Damon Lord Writer, hosted at Substack.
Damon Lord chosen as Worcestershire Poet Laureate 2023-24
11 June 2023. Poetry judges appointed Damon Lord this afternoon as the Worcestershire Poet Laureate 2023-24, organised by the Worcestershire LitFest and Fringe. Competing against three other extremely talented poets, Damon entertained the judges and audience with interactive poetry at the Swan Theatre, Worcester. For more info, click here.
Winner of the Brother's Cup 2023!
27 April 2023. Damon Lord has won the Brother's Cup in this year's Provincial Lecture Competition, organised by the Worcestershire Freemasons Provincial Learning and Development Officer. Click here for further information.
