Tag: John Cooper Clarke

The Bard of Salford himself Dr. John Cooper Clarke.
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John Cooper Clarke to receive Northern Music Award for influence in the world of music and poetry

Salford-born poet John Cooper Clarke is to receive the 2025 Northern Music Award in recognition of his influence in the […]

The Bard of Salford himself Dr. John Cooper Clarke.
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John Cooper Clarke to become the first poet to headline a UK arena in 2025

Salford icon, John Cooper Clarke is set to become the first poet to headline a UK arena with a performance […]

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Salford poet John Cooper Clarke’s ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ reaches 1 billion streams courtesy of Arctic Monkeys

The Bard of Salford John Cooper Clarke’s collaboration with the Arctic Monkeys, using his poem ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ as […]

The Bard of Salford himself Dr. John Cooper Clarke.
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Dr. John Cooper Clarke announces ‘an evening of poetry and laughs’ this Christmas

Dr. John Cooper Clarke has recently announced a one-off online show on Saturday 12th December. ‘I Wanna Be Yours At […]

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Christopher Eccleston shares a heartwarming book inscription from John Cooper Clarke

Salford actor Christopher Eccleston has released a touching tribute to poet John Cooper Clarke, who he claims changed his life. […]

The Bard of Salford himself Dr. John Cooper Clarke.
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Review: John Cooper Clarke’s memoir I Wanna Be Yours online launch

Dr. John Cooper Clarke has been forced to go digital launching his debut memoir I Wanna Be Yours via online stream on October 15th.

The Bard of Salford himself Dr. John Cooper Clarke.
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‘I Wanna Be Yours’ national tour announced for ‘Bard of Salford’ John Cooper Clarke

John’s new show is scheduled to start in May next year and will showcase his poetry, stories and eccentric humour and will commence in Manchester.

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Fans love Salford legend Christopher Eccleston’s heartfelt rendition of John Cooper Clarke poem

Actor Christopher Eccleston has taken to Instagram to share a rendition of John Cooper Clarke’s ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ as the UK enters its second week of lockdown to the due Coronavirus.