In preparation for the festival, the organising committee is delighted to announce the open call for proposals. Local and national speakers and performers are invited to submit their proposals for author talks, panel discussions, workshops, poetry performances, and interactive performances to be delivered at the festival.
At Wolverhampton Literature Festival, we are always looking to champion the creative voices of Wolverhampton and the West Midlands, providing a platform to showcase the talents of our creative community. While we are a Literature Festival, we are open to a range of art forms for the 2025 festival. If you have an idea or would like to showcase your talents on our stages, please do get in touch.
We encourage submissions from those who are underrepresented in our programming, including but not limited to disabled artists and people from Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Please submit your proposals through the online form at Proposal Form or as a 5-10 minute audio/video entry by emailing LitFest@wolverhampton.gov.uk
The proposal submission deadline is 18 August, 2024.
In your application please outline:
- proposed session title
- speaker(s) biography and contact information
- proposal Outline (max 250 words)
- budget breakdown (Include Artist Fees, Commissioning Fees, Materials etc)
- any special requirements or technical needs
Proposals will be evaluated based on creativity, relevance, and potential to engage the audience. Successful applicants will be notified by mid-September. Please read the terms and conditions before submitting a proposal.
City of Wolverhampton Council Director of Vibrant City, Ian Fegan, said: “The festival has become a huge success in the city and draws on all aspects of creativity.
“Whether it is spoken word, poetry, a reading, all are welcome to the festival to share their stories and their talents.”
Wolverhampton Art Gallery is free to visit Monday to Saturday (10.30am to 4.30pm) and Sundays (11am to 4pm). Glaze café is open Monday to Saturday (10.30am to 4pm) and Sunday (11am to 3.30pm). For more information visit Wolverhampton Arts & Culture.
