Get ready to inspire and be inspired with TESTAMENT, the acclaimed West Yorkshire based Rap Artist, Writer, Wordsmith and human beatboxer, for a unique spoken word workshop!

Known for his powerful lyrics, captivating delivery, and diverse creative work, Testament will guide you through the art of spoken word.

This workshop isn't just about crafting verses; it's an opportunity to experience firsthand the incredible benefits of spoken word and poetry for mental health and wellbeing. Expressing yourself through words, finding your voice, and connecting with others through shared experiences.

Poetry and spoken word offer unique pathways to process emotions, build self-reflection, and foster a deeper sense of understanding and calm. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and empowered to explore your own voice and creativity under the guidance of one of the most distinctive artists in the field.

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Testament is an acclaimed writer, rapper, educator and world record breaking beatboxer.

Writer of award nominated play Black Men Walking (Best Play UK Theatre Awards, Best New Play Writer’s Guild of Great Britain) and Orpheus In The Record Shop which was broadcast on BBC Four TV. His diverse work includes spoken word, composing music for award winning adverts, writing musicals, performing at Downing Street, making radio history documentaries, nature essays and freestyle rapping for Nobel Peace Prize winners.

Testament has had numerous TV appearances on BBC, ITV and Sky Arts and has been the guest host on Radio 4 poetry show The Verb twice. His poetic radio drama Daughter won Special Commendation at the BBC Audiodrama Awards 2022 and was nominated for the Prix Europa.

He was 2019 Channel 4 Writer-in-Residence for The Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester and was Black Nature Writer-in Residence for the Yorkshire Dales 2024, and part of the Hot Poets eco-poetry collective.

As a facilitator, Testament runs the HIP-HOP CLINIC - a workshop that company that runs rap, poetry and beatbox workshops around the world. He has also worked with BBC Bitesize and presented GCSE Poetry podcasts.

Currently, he is a writer on the hit Top 10 NETFLIX animated show Castlevania Nocturne.

The event is fully accessible for individuals with mobility needs, taking place on the ground floor of the Moda New York Square Commercial Space in Leeds.