Salford icon, John Cooper Clarke is set to become the first poet to headline a UK arena with a performance at Manchester’s Co-Op Live.
The new tour will see Clarke hit the stage of Manchester’s Co-op Live as a part of his three show tour “In Celebration of World Poetry Day”.
The 75-year-old poet will perform at London Palladium and Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall, before finishing the tour in Manchester in the Spring of 2025.
The Salford poet will take to the stage of the Co-Op Live on the 29 March 2025, after the release of the poem ‘Proper Sound’.
The recent collaboration between Co-Op and the punk poet, pays tribute to “Manchester, its people, and the venue.”
Ahead of the event a spokesperson said: “Dr John Cooper Clarke’s ode highlights the enduring connection between Co-op and Manchester, emphasising the impact of Co-op’s presence in the community over the years.
“The poem was written in Clarke’s signature punk style, declaring that ‘a town is not a proper town without the old Co-op around.”
Ahead of the event Dr John Cooper Clarke said: “Co-op and me, we go way back.
“Growing up in the city, you couldn’t miss it.
“It’s like coming full circle – from reciting verses in the streets of Manchester to penning a poem for its largest live entertainment venue.
“This ain’t just some fancy new building, it’s a symbol of our city – bold, brash and full of heart. And I’m chuffed to bits to be part of it.”
Three talented poets will also be joining Dr John Cooper Clarke on his tour – John Agard will appear in London, Henry Normal in Nottingham, and Linkton Kwesi Johnson in Manchester, along with Jan Brierton and Freya Beer joining for all three dates.
MASSIVE SHOW ALERTS!🎙
John is set to tour the UK in March 2025 with three huge shows and a series of very special guests 🙌🏻
In celebration of World Poetry Day, John is bringing his words to his biggest audiences yet – including a UK-first arena poetry show at @TheCoopLive 🌍 pic.twitter.com/ufWyR2mmr9
— official_jcc (@official_jcc) October 14, 2024
Director of Marketing Communications for Co-Op, Amanda Jennings, added: “We’re delighted to collaborate with John and his words perfectly capture the essence of community that Co-op, and Co-op Live, is built on.”
Fans can expect a one-of-a-kind journey through poetry by one of the world’s most important and entertaining spoken word artists.
And can look forward to his unique perspective and incredible work to his biggest audience.
The show will begin from 8pm on the 25 March 2025, with the doors opening from 6:30pm.
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