Past Events: Sunday 21st February 2016
SUNDAY 21st February BOOKFEST EVENT VENUE: SQUARE TOWER, OLD PORTSMOUTH LOCATION: Click here for directions ‘THIS ISLAND CITY – Portsmouth in Poetry’ 7pm-10pm £4 Join us in a celebration of Portsmouth’s literary heritage with readings from Denise Bennett, Pauline Hawkesworth, George Marsh, Stuart Oleska, Maggie Sawkins and others. Those contributing to the book are also invited to read their poem. Some of the poems in THIS … Continue reading Past Events: Sunday 21st February 2016
Past Events: Sunday 17th January 2016
SUNDAY 17th January 2016 Open Mic Poetry and Music featuring LES KAZOOS D’AMOUR AND FRIENDS 7pm-10pm £4 Sign up on the door for a five minute poetry or music spot. Newcomers welcome. See our Open Mic page for open mic tips. Continue reading Past Events: Sunday 17th January 2016
Venue: The Square Tower, Old Portsmouth
In 2017, we look forward to more poetry and performance events at the wonderful Square Tower in Old Portsmouth. All events start at 7:30pm and finish by 10:00pm. This iconic seafront venue is easily accessible by rail and car and has free nearby parking in the evening. Click here for directions. Continue reading Venue: The Square Tower, Old Portsmouth
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year – see you in 2016
Many thanks to all of you who support us throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you again, as well as welcoming any new poets, musicians and audience members out there who would like to come along to our performance evenings. From all of us here at Tongues & Grooves, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will return in 2016 … Continue reading Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year – see you in 2016
The Long and Short of It
SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER The RMA Tavern, Eastney Doors: 8pm £4 THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT Bring along your shortest poems to welcome in the longest night. We’ll be celebrating the last Tongues&Grooves of the year with some festive fun at The RMA Tavern. We do hope you’ll join us! If you who want to try your luck in our Annual Limerick Competition, here’s an opening line to get your … Continue reading The Long and Short of It
Welcome to Tongues&Grooves
Since 2003, Tongues & Grooves has enabled poets and musicians to collaborate and share ideas. Based in Portsmouth, we provide platforms for established poets, musicians and emerging talent – particularly from the ‘quiet voice’ and under-represented groups. Tongues and Grooves also welcomes approaches from individuals or organisations wishing to work with us in achieving our aim and will sponsor open mic events that support our community … Continue reading Welcome to Tongues&Grooves
Poetry and Music in Portsmouth and Southsea 