The Poetry Society

The Poetry Society was founded in 1909 to promote "a more general recognition and appreciation of poetry". Since then, it has grown into one of Britain's most dynamic arts organisations, representing British poetry both nationally and internationally. Today it has more than 4000 members worldwide and publishes the leading poetry magazine, The Poetry Review.

With innovative education and commissioning programmes and a packed calendar of performances, readings and competitions, the Poetry Society champions poetry for all ages.

"The Poetry Society is the heart and hands of poetry in the UK – a centre which pours out energy to all parts of the poetry-body, and a dexterous set of operations which arrange and organise poetry's various manifestations. It has a long distinguished history, and has never been so vital, or so vitalizing as it is now." Sir Andrew Motion

The Poetry Society’s tracks

• National Poetry Competition 2021 judges podcast: Fiona Benson, David Constantine and Rachel Long by The Poetry Society
• Mary Ruefle talks to Emily Berry by The Poetry Society
• Gail McConnell talks to Emily Berry by The Poetry Society
• Foyle Young Poets 2020 Top 15 Winners Podcast by The Poetry Society
• Selima Hill talks to Emily Berry by The Poetry Society
• Eithr Ffrwyth yr Ysbryd yw, Cariad (Galatiaid 5:22) by The Poetry Society
• Luke Kennard talks to Emily Berry by The Poetry Society
• Rachel Long talks to Emily Berry by The Poetry Society
• The Christmas Pine by Julia Donaldson by The Poetry Society
• Sandeep Parmar talks to Mary Jean Chan by The Poetry Society