Picture of artists and book swap for the Mic Check! event; from left to right: Khadijah Ibrahiim, Paulette Morris, picture of books, DJ Fluid.
picture: L-R: Khadijah Ibrahiim (courtesy of the artist); Paulette Morris (by JMA Photography); DJ Fluid (by David Lindsay).
Wed 29 Oct 2025
Mic Check!
Performance
Spoken Word
Adults only
Event organiser:
Out of Many People

Whether you’re a seasoned poet or amateur spoken word artist, come and take centre stage at this open mic session hosted by Leeds poet and literary activist KHADIJAH IBRAHIIM.  

Enjoy smooth rhythms with a Lovers Rock tribute from reggae songbird PAULETTE MORRIS and DJ FLUID on decks.

Browse our ‘bring one take one’ Book Swap Station and the vibrant Black artisans’ marketplace curated by EBONY MILESTONE.

Be inspired by pop-up poets weaving through the audience with poetry reflecting the Black History Month 2025 theme, Standing Firm in Power & Pride and the Peepal Tree Press Sanctuary Anthology Showcase.

This is your after-work culture fix!

ADMISSION FREE by registration here

Leeds Central Library

Municipal Buildings
Calverley Street
Leeds
LS1 3AB
United Kingdom

53.800131, -1.548706

Date
Wed 29 Oct 2025
Show all dates/times
Wed 29 Oct 2025
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Ticket price

Accessibility
Wheelchair access

Out of Many People

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